I asked a question here about procrastination and got really good replies. Extremely thankful for that. Recently, a pop up article made me think that I might be dealing with adhd.
Do I need to consult a psychologist?
I am a baker, and a business owner. After wasting my twenties in trying to achieve goals, I finally saw success at the end of my twenties in the profession I never thought I would go. I found out I absolutely love baking. I am even obsessed with it. Passion and hobby became a successful business.
Here my question lies- I deal with brain fog, I leave a task to do another and then leave that task to do the first one - be it cleaning or anything else , I put off work till the last possible minute because - no idea - is it laziness ? I called it procrastination. Now I am not sure.
I have 0 time to waste yet I waste my time, I do not like reading I skim the reading portions - so I put extra effort. I was an engineer before ( I put in extra effort and I was miserable)
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Kindly consult psychiatrist or clinical psychotherapist with issue of ur brain fog .its not the matter to ignore . As for ur assumption on adhd kindly contact with clinical psychotherapist or psychiatrist.
Internet has opened information in multiple dimensions and some are Great and some can be totally advocating you in Wrong direction. Have a EEG / Video EEG completed for yourself it shall aide you to identify the problem and consult a Neurologist, if the same is cleared and free from any Neurological concern then the Pattern requires Consultation for Pattern breaking and Coaching for your Entrepreneur success.
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Kindly investigate with EEG/Video EEG consult with Neurologist
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Hi, firstly, I am really happy to know that you have utilised your full potential and have found success at something that you are passionate about.
Now Coming to your concern, I can understand how you feel about this situation that you are in. Since you have identified procrastination as one of the reasons I think we should discuss this in detail as to what you think is holding you back from finishing or even stating a the job at hand or take action. Let’s work on some systematic methods that can help you challenge those thoughts that so letting you delay your work and make you more productive in your approach. We can work on various methods like time management, developing a schedule, breaking down tasks in smaller segments to achieve a successful outcome.
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Please connect with me as we can work on the above mentioned approaches in a systematic way
Hi dear concerned, It could be helpful to consult a psychologist, especially since you're noticing patterns like task-switching, brain fog, and procrastination. They can help assess if ADHD or another factor might be contributing, so you can find strategies to manage it effectively alongside your business.
Hi,
It's great to hear that you've found success and passion in baking! The challenges you're experiencing, like brain fog, difficulty focusing on tasks, and procrastination, could be related to a variety of factors, including ADHD. While procrastination alone can stem from various causes such as perfectionism or fear of failure, the symptoms you describeâswitching tasks frequently and having trouble with sustained focusâcan indeed be associated with ADHD.
Consulting a psychologist or a mental health professional could provide valuable insights. They can help determine if ADHD is a factor and guide you through strategies to manage your tasks more effectively, which is particularly important for a busy business owner like yourself. It's not about being lazy; itâs often about understanding how your brain works and finding the right strategies to boost your productivity. With the right support, you can harness your passion for baking while also managing these challenges more effectively.
Procastination could be simply because the work you are doing is either not interesting enough or because you are too fearful of the consequences. Or that you may be a perfectionist wanting every aspect of the work to be perfect.
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connect with a therapist to understand more about the procastination
Inattention and procrastination can seem similar, but they stem from different causes and have distinct patterns. Here’s how to differentiate between the two:
Inattention:
- Symptoms: Difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, being easily distracted, or frequently switching tasks without completing them. It’s more about struggling to maintain focus or sustain effort over time.
- Underlying Causes: Inattention might stem from attention-related issues (e.g., ADHD), mental fatigue, or lack of interest in a task.
- Behavior: You may begin tasks with good intentions but find your attention wandering, even though you intend to finish. The struggle is with concentration rather than motivation.
Example: You might find yourself reading an article but get distracted by unrelated thoughts or external stimuli every few minutes, even though you’re trying to focus.
Procrastination:
- Symptoms: Delaying or putting off tasks, often accompanied by feelings of guilt, anxiety, or avoidance. Procrastination is more related to a delay in starting or completing tasks despite knowing they need to be done.
- Underlying Causes: Procrastination is often rooted in perfectionism, fear of failure, lack of motivation, or an avoidance of discomfort related to a task.
- Behavior: Procrastination typically involves deliberate avoidance, like choosing to do something else (e.g., social media, TV) rather than engaging with the task. It often involves an internal conflict of wanting to avoid the discomfort of working.
Example: You know you need to finish a report but keep delaying it, choosing to do lower-priority tasks or wasting time on distractions instead.
Key Differences:
1. Focus: Inattention is about difficulty concentrating, even when you want to focus. Procrastination is about choosing not to start or avoid tasks, often due to emotional factors (fear, discomfort, etc.).
2. Motivation: Inattention may arise even when you are motivated, while procrastination is often due to lack of motivation or avoidance.
3. Time Management: Procrastinators are usually aware of the task and delay it intentionally, while those with inattention might lose track of time or forget about the task entirely.
If you often find yourself not finishing tasks due to a lack of focus, it may indicate inattention. If you actively avoid tasks and feel overwhelmed by starting them, you might be dealing with procrastination. Understanding the root cause can help you address the issue more effectively, whether through improving focus strategies or addressing the emotional barriers that lead to procrastination.
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If you find that these challenges are frequent, severe, or significantly impacting your daily life, it might be helpful to consult with me or any other psychologist for further guidance and support.
From your description it appears you have trouble focusing on an activity for more than some duration, probably lose interest in it and get distracted. Will need to do a proper consultation to explore underlying issues.
I would recommend goal based counseling rather than trying to resolve an issue or just procrastination, as you are very fuctional and running a successful business, you seem to have it in control to a certain extent. Being in a comfort zone might prevent you from addressing it.
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