ever since i was a kid ive always been daydreaming..now at 18, its been a problem. im learning how to drive but my daydreaming has made me a slow learner..i dont see other signs...i lose focus and having a part time job scares me off coz i may not focus at all...what can i do to be more aware, sharp and observant??
this is frustrating for someone who gets good grades at school, reads books but so bad at the real world...
2006-12-28 05:29:27 · 8 answers · asked by vincent m 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The Answer given on Meditation is your best
choice. It is called "Mindfulness Meditation"
It is quite easy to learn. And only 15 min. a day
is required. It is very similiar to the mindfulness
of breathing. Mindfulness Meditation has been
proven to be Very Effective by Scientists,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, and Medical
Doctors in the U.S. and all around the world !!
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD is one of those leading
individuals who has proven Mindfulness Medita-
tion to be very effective. What are the results
AND benefits of the daily 15 min. a day of
Mindfulness Meditation ? It increases concen-
tration and focus, it increases a person's cogni-
tive thinking skills; makes one much more
observant, and objective; it erradicates/destroys
negative mental and emotion states such as
anger, impatience, irritability, hatred, and as
a result creates within us Patience, Understand
ing, Wisdom, Loving-kindness, Calmness,
and Peace.
There is nothing creepy or unusual about it.
Keep an open mind. It has already been proven
to work with all (and many more) of the results
mentioned above.
You can purchase Dr. Kabat-Zinn's book
"Coming to Our Senses" OR just simply do
a search on your computer on Mindfulness
Meditation.
Your do just fine. Be very Patient with yourself
and please always forgive yourself for any past
present or future mistakes you have or will ever
make. Take time alone for yourself to practice
15 min. a day to Mindfully Meditate. It is giving
the best gift you can possibly give back to
Yourself = which IS You !!
From an R.N. with a Master's Degree who
really cares about you.
But my source comes from Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn.
P.S. - And honestly, what is a mere 15 min. a
day, considering we all have an entire 24 hours
in a day ? It is worth it. Love yourself AND
others by doing this.
Happy New Year !!
2006-12-28 06:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Focus on one thing at a time. You have to focus all of your attention when you drive, or the result can be tragic. Don't let other people distract you and keep the radio off, until driving becomes second nature.
find a job that rewards book smart, but allows for absent-mindedness.
Go for a walk sometime and try to notice everything you see and comment to yourself on it. When you go for a walk, it's safer than driving, and you don't have to worry as much if you clumsily walk into a tree, because it won't hurt that bad.
Good luck.
2006-12-28 14:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should tell your parents or see your doctor....This sounds like "Attention Deficit Disorder"...This is a mental condition that causes your mind to wander and you can't concentrate....I had this problem when I was in school over 30 years ago...They didn't have a name for this back then except "stupid"...I was afraid to say anything to anyone because I was embarrassed....This caused me to become painfully shy and a loner...
Now that they have a name for this condition, you can get the help that you need...Good luck!
2006-12-28 13:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i was the same way, then i learned to meditate. i dont mean constant stare-at-the-wall meditation, but minute to minute, pay attention to exactly what i am doing type of meditation, combind with deep awareness of breath. i gained focus, self awareness, began to pay attention to exactly what i was doing every second. if you seriously would like a little help on the subject, my profile is open for email and IM when i have it turned on. blessings, terryann.
2006-12-28 13:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
If you stop thinking, all that vanished in say, those 5 seconds of silence, is what isn't real...
Are you truly ready to stop? You're in a virtual reality...
Search within for the part of you that won't stop... and you will stop.
2006-12-28 13:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by no_mystery30 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yoga and meditation will help you relax and focus.
2006-12-28 14:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you probably have ADD. Find a doctor!
2006-12-28 14:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by brazilian33 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
lemme guess .. prescription meds ? smoking weed ?
huffing paint or aerosols ??
2006-12-28 14:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by phooey 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋