The Art of Being

Adult ADD

It has been a while since I have had to "perform" in any kind of challenging way. I would honestly say... since grad school. That was the last time I really felt a need to learn materials and complete a project or paper to the best of my abilities. Since then I have really slacked off. I mean, there have been a few times here and there... a job interview... a classroom observation. But not a consistent need to focus and learn.

I am at the point in my dance lessons where I really need to focus on technique. Not patterns... that's easy. Technique is ridiculously difficult. And it requires focus, which is something I have, but have trouble achieving. Once I am in "focus mode" I am fine... it is getting into that mode that is difficult. I realize now that has always been challenging, even at work. I have trouble settling in to grade papers or work on an activity, but once I am in the zone, I can go for hours. Maybe other people don't need to be in that deep state of focus to accomplish their work, so it is easier for them to get into it. Or maybe there isn't even any "getting into it" for them.

Anyway.. it's not so much "ADD" as it is... hmm not sure what to call it. I'm sure there is a name for it out there. I need to name my dysfunction!

posted by Wendy @ 10:55 AM