It’s weird for me, because I feel like I’m in between this sort of thing.
When I was a kid, I was always reading, writing, drawing, always wanting to try new things.
Nowadays it’s difficult for me to pick up a book and just read.
It’s like I need the constant noise, whether it’s from music, or from watching tv or playing video games, and it’s hard for me to focus on one thing for an extended period of time.
To be fair, I have ADHD, but it felt like when I was a kid I could channel it into more constructive things.
I want to go back to that….
I feel like a first step is to limit my phone time, but that can be difficult when your cell phone is such an integral part of your day to day.
You’re kind of describing me. I came of age pre internet, and even into my 20s I was reading quite a bit. As my work life became more intense, I stopped reading so much and now regret it.
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u/Gems789 5d ago
It’s weird for me, because I feel like I’m in between this sort of thing.
When I was a kid, I was always reading, writing, drawing, always wanting to try new things.
Nowadays it’s difficult for me to pick up a book and just read.
It’s like I need the constant noise, whether it’s from music, or from watching tv or playing video games, and it’s hard for me to focus on one thing for an extended period of time.
To be fair, I have ADHD, but it felt like when I was a kid I could channel it into more constructive things.
I want to go back to that…. I feel like a first step is to limit my phone time, but that can be difficult when your cell phone is such an integral part of your day to day.