I will try to avoid and ignore distractions as I write this blog post on “Distractions.”
Actually, aren’t writing and also reading blog posts distractions themselves?
Last night, in a therapy group, people who were somewhat distracted focused on the topic of “Distractions.”
I wrote more, last night, about distractions, including compiling a distracting list of “bad” and “good” distractions. I’m not too distracted to remember that my list of good distractions included taking photographs.
Phones appeared on most people’s descriptions of distractions. I wrote that any “good” distraction can turn into a “bad”distraction if we can’t control it.
Music was also on my list of “good” distractions. When I walk to and from work, I distract myself by listening to music. This distracting music showed up yesterday:
Distractions can help relieve AND also add to anxiety. Sudden endings can be distractions, too.
Also, I tried to record the sounds and sights of the ocean last weekend and then was too distracted to share that brief clip. I hope this is a good distraction.
If you’re not too distracted, consider sharing your thoughts and feelings about distractions below.
Nothing can distract me from thanking all who help me write these distracting blog posts and — of course! — YOU.
Interesting post Ann,
I believe also that distractions can help with anxiety .
“Whatever you want to do, do with full passion and work really hard towards it. Don’t look anywhere else. There will be a few distractions, but if you can be true to yourself, you will be successful for sure.” Virat Kohli
Thanks for distracting me with this wonderful quote!
Distractions are only a few letters away from attractions, Ann.
Dis is true, Mark. Thanks for the action of your distraction.
I’d like to be distracted by that art sculpture every day. And by those waves! <3
Thanks for another beautifully distracting comment, Louise!
I suppose at my age, I’m not sure whether I’m easily distracted, or I easily lose concentration, and for me probably a combination of both.
I’m probably your age and I’m not sure either.
Many people think of the internet as too much of a distraction, but because I work in a library I sometimes worry the internet can take away our ability to be distracted. It’s promoted as a tool that can help researchers zero in on exactly what they’re looking for but often the very nature of research is that we don’t know what exactly we’re looking for. Sometimes distractions and having to sort through unrelated items can be beneficial.
I’m sure there are even examples of this, but every time I go looking for them my attention is inevitably drawn elsewhere.
Thanks for drawing my attention so I can zero in on another great comment from you, Chris.
I agree that music is definitely one of the best distractions!
I won’t be distracted from listening to music every day!
I’m particularly intrigued by the quote, “Everything is a distraction from something else.” I’ll need to mull that over for a while, but my knee jerk reaction is…. ” stay in the moment…even if it’s a distraction. ” Interesting thoughts to ponder. Thanks.
I’m particularly intrigued by your comment, Barb. Thank you!
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You’re so right that everything is a distraction from something else.Mindfulness means going wth the flow of the now, and something it’s fast paced, and other times gentle. Love your video! Such gentle waves and all those shells! I love the water so much, too, having grown up with a view of the Pacific Ocean out our kitchen window. I’m anxious get back down to Florida to sit on the sand and take in the sound of the waves. There will still be a lot of clean up needed, so we plan to pitch in.
Love the way you deal with distractions, Sunny.
…….just a minute…….
Take your time.
🙂 touche
Today I am reading blog posts as distractions from family problems. Thanks for pleasantly distracting me. I love the beach.
Glad I could provide a helpful distraction, Elva. <3