Distractions
Right now I feel like I am in a distracted state of mind. It is hard for me to focus on and write a blog post so this one will be semi-focussed on the topic of distraction. I check social media, make coffee, write a few words, feed the dogs, eat some toast, social media, write, make more coffee.. the distraction continues.
I am fully aware that I am being avoidant and easily distracted, and yet I keep distracting myself. My awareness of the distraction doesn't necessarily stop it from happening; it is more of a first step to separate from it. I can observe myself being distracted, and I can ask myself why. Is it the time of day, do I have a lot on my mind, do I need to give myself some time to get other morning tasks done before sitting down to write, etc.?
Just be curious with yourself. Ask yourself questions and come from a place of non-judgement… just pure curiosity almost like a child that asks “why” constantly. When you ask yourself why over and over again, you get to the root of the problem; the core issue to work through.
Noticing: I am feeling distracted.
Why? Because I want to do other things.
Why do you want to do other things? Because I am worried I won’t be able to express myself eloquently.
Why are you worried that you will not be able to express yourself eloquently? Because I have read other blogs and they are much better writers.
Why are you comparing? Because I think others’ work and writing is better than mine and no one will want to read my content.
Why do you trust other peoples’ content over your own? …
… you can see this can get very deep into the subconscious and bring up some root issues. My comparison part being one of my root issues. But the incredible part about root issues (for better or worse) is that they affect multiple areas of our lives. When we can become aware of the root issue, ask why it is here, and truly work through it, many things begin to heal and become lighter.
And there you have it; I wrote a blog about distraction all while being incredibly distracted.
