Key points

Not all distractions are bad. Sometimes they can be valuable tools.

Distractions can be a step toward managing anxiety.

Distractions can soothe us and redirect our thoughts.

They can also reveal underlying or hidden strengths.

Distraction generally has a bad reputation in our focused world. ADHD and ADD are seen as problems to overcome in part because they make it hard for sufferers to concentrate and, in some cases, to complete tasks. It's wonderful that we have so many tools to help with these symptoms. It’s also important not to see all distraction as bad or pathological.

Sometimes distractions are valuable tools

For example, we are all suffering from an overload of anxiety -inducing information right now. While there is, on occasion, some soothing data, a lot of i

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