Attention is Finite. Before Calling it ADHD How Much Energy Are You Expending Trying to be Engaged?

Attention is Finite. Before Calling it ADHD How Much Energy Are You Expending Trying to be Engaged? Paying attention takes energy. Paying attention when the content isn't engaging, and the environment also requires you to self-regulate by sitting still and staying quiet is all the more challenging. Why? Because focus is a finite resource. We can keep the muscle flexed for long before it needs to take a break. The same with attention. Attention without engagement burns through a lot of the resources that we have at our disposal to stay focused and to learn. Many individuals are quick to criticize when there are some who struggle to pay attention, failing to recognize that they've tapped out on focus and self-regulation, because those burn out quickly when not super-fuelled by being engaged. Video games are engaging - and people can't get enough of it. Rather than self-identify as having ADHD why not find out what makes content or learning engaging for you, as an initial first step. Do you have any questions? Send us an email: [email protected] #mentalhealth #attention #adhd #engagement0:00 - 2:30 - Introduction 2:30 - 9:50 Attention is Finite. 9:50 - Wrap Up If you'd like to read my research thesis, "ADHD: Is it a Social Construct or does it have a Neurophysiological Basis?" you can find it at the following address: https://rachellerealist.wordpress.com​​. *RESOURCES* - Understanding Personal Agency: https://philosophicaltherapist.com/2017/03/21/understanding-personal-agency/ - How We Regain A Sense of Agency Over Our Lives: https://medium.com/@suzanne_mason/how-we-regain-a-sense-of-agency-over-our-lives-efcfd1aca0a8 For all topics related to renewing and rebuilding family, communities and relationships, check out our blogs! We post bi-weekly: https://www.spe-projectpurpose.com/blogs Make sure to come visit us, subscribe to the website, and join our Member's Area for more valuable content: *SOCIALS* Website: www.spe-projectpurpose.com Facebook Page: @ProjectPurposeSPE Instagram: @ProjectPurposeSPE or my personal account @realistrae Twitter: @Purpose_SPE Pinterest: @ProjectPurposeSPE If you'd like to read my research thesis, "ADHD: Is it a Social Construct or does it have a Neurophysiological Basis?" you can find it at the following address: https://rachellerealist.wordpress.com​​. ​I'm more than happy to answer your questions, feel free to send an email to: [email protected] OUR AUTONOMY, SELF-EFFICACY, COMPASSION & SELF-CONCEPT WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE (AGES 4-8, 9-13 & 14-17) BE SURE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE AND MAKE YOUR PURCHASE! Do you like the intro/outro music? Check out the artist on Spotify: Artist Name: Valdii Song Name: I Learn