It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds You're smart, but your distractibility is telling you otherwise
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Jul 18, 2025 Explore the deeper effects of distraction that challenge your focus and self-esteem. It reveals why your attention struggles aren't character flaws, but rather linked to your emotional and physical states. Discover how self-awareness can enhance concentration and combat overwhelming feelings. Learn about the surprising science of boredom and dopamine, and get practical tips for navigating distractibility through techniques like distraction journaling. Perfect for anyone coping with chaos and seeking clarity!
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Distraction's Real Impact
- Distraction is not just an occasional shift of attention but can be a pervasive problem that disrupts life and self-credibility.
- This deep level of distraction is different from normal, occasional distractions and affects decision-making and relationships.
Focus vs Intelligence
- The prefrontal cortex, managing focus, is separate from areas responsible for intelligence.
- Focusing difficulty is not a reflection of intellectual capacity and can be improved.
From Fixed to Growth Mindset
- Karen McGill held a fixed mindset about her intelligence until age 51 but changed her view through growth mindset ideas.
- She encourages seeing life as intentional experiments to improve focus and abilities.