To say “SQUIRREL” would be putting it mildly.
What looks like spontaneity to some, looks like dismissal to others. What presents itself as extreme inspiration really is just a form of hyperfocus that leaves everything else undone until the intensity tapers off a bit.
For the most part, I have come to accept this ADD mind. It’s part of what makes me interesting and I’ve come to realize that you can’t have the exciting part without accepting the rest.
In my bio I say never lost always wondering and it really is the truest statement I can say about myself. Sometimes, I get frustrated at my inability to complete tasks or to even stay on task, but when I really think about it, the wandering part is what has given me joy. I was chatting with @moderndayhippie about one of his latest Inspiring posts And was reminded in the kindest way that, somewhere between all of the other little details of the days, I once again have become distracted.
If only I could paint a picture to show you what I mean.....but wait, I did!
It’s all there, in a nutshell, do you see it?
This painting was never planned it was much closer to a feeling. I may have had an old canvas, I really don’t remember, but I do remember having to put on my shoes and drive across town to the only store that was open at midnight and find painting supplies.
I sketched throughout the night with absolute focus. I was in the zone. Absolutely inspired. God, I am so addicted to that feeling.
It’s all there really. The sensuality, the wonder, the intensity and the angst just entangled in an unfinished pile. This is me. Some of the pieces are so focused and detailed. Some of them never even got started. This painting, like many of the projects in my life, sits in a corner unfinished but having such great potential.
So I pose the question to you, my fellow Steemians, what do you do to stay on task? Bonus points for those with an ADD mind.
I would love some tips or tricks, even hacks on ways to stay motivated when you’re not being driven by that fiery “in the zone” energy. What do you do to stay focused on long-term projects or ideas that require daily focus?
