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Episode 2: Attention Decoded - Time Blindness, Hyper-focus, Daydreaming, and Zoning Out

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In this episode, we are decoding Attention - and all that comes with it from Time Blindness, Hyperfocus, Daydreaming, Zoning Out and everything in between. To break it all down, Amanda is joined by Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, a clinical psychologist, worldwide ADHD expert, speaker and author.

Learn more and view full episode transcripts at kaleidoscopesociety.com/adhddecoded

Key Ideas:
  • 1:57 - Dr. Honos-Webb explains what attention deficit really means: not being able to pay attention to what one is supposed to be focusing on. ADHD causes a pull towards non-relevant distractions.
  • 4:19 - Dr. Honos-Webb recommends looking at the science behind attention to start assembling the tools to keeping attention. This includes exercise, stress management and getting sufficient sleep.
  • 6:05 - Amanda and Dr. Honos-Webb unpack the distraction and anxiety inducing nature of technology and social media use.
  • 10:03 - Dr. Honos-Webb unpacks time blindness, a common distraction that people with ADHD are accustomed to.
  • 15:07 - The two discuss how daydreaming can be a strength when focused intentionally and correctly.
  • 17:45 - Amanda recommends water-proof note pads for writing down ideas that start in the shower.
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