I Am Easily Distracted
Sometimes Its Dangerous...
I've read a few of the stories in this group and its nice to know I'm not alone. I do wonder what this means for the future of humans.
I used to think I was a high functioning multi-tasker but as time passes l find I have several projects unfinished and have simply been half assing most of my other activities. This could easily be written off as i am a mom with 3 kids pulled in many different directions. The oldest 2 are in college so that aspect has calmed down a bit but since the divorce the strategics of getting my son to and from places has become complicated. More than once I've gotten distracted and communication has broken down leading to confusion and hurt feelings.
I am also a nurse and I count on the fact that I can multitask. The problem with that is there is a point when I need to concentrate on one task and it's life altering if I don't. It's difficult to shut that down and focus on that one thing. Experience kicks in at that point and tells me to be careful. Another problem with multitasking is that it's at my expense. As an example: i'm at work during my lunch break, I took 4 phone calls, made 2 phone calls to my bosses, ran some QC tests, worked on staffing and notified the team that they would be overseeing a procedure all during my 33 minute "lunch" all while gobbling down greek yogurt and a half a sandwich. i may complain about multitasking, but no has told me that is what I have to do. I am physically unable to turn my phone over for 33 minutes to have a leisurely lunch. Now some these matters were pressing but, had I turned over my phone, yes i still would have been interrupted but it might not have been so stressful. I just had so many things weighing on my mind that had to be done and found it impossible to sit still.
I am going to blame technology. Currently as I type, the TV is on and I'm half paying attention to a show I watch to relax. But while watching that show I felt inspired to ask a question on EP. Then I found this half finished entry into this group that i am now compelled to finish just for the sake of finishing something. I also have some feelings about this group and I have a story to tell. I also check on my friends and their statuses and felt compelled to comment. Then this friend answered, and i responded. LOL . Then.....I am texting another friend. It's crazy!!!! I'm crazy. Oh also not a friend, but the X is texting as well. I am not answering his text on purpose, using my distractions as an excuse.
So....a dangerous distraction I discovered this morning. This is serious. Last night, i wanted ice cream. The kids and I jumped into the car,went down the street and got butterfinger blasts and cheese cake bites. Fun right? I got up this morning my drivers side door was wide open. I was freaked out. No visible forced entry but someone had been in my car. My personal info like car insurance, car repair records, name badge and parking garage badge all still there. The only thing really missing was the 2 pepper sprays i keep in the car and the random change. Likely just a transient passing by and saw the opportunity and took just what they needed but it's disturbing. I left my car door open. I don't remember exactly but I always have a handful of stuff to carry in and likely left the door open thinking I would go back and finish getting things out and secure the car. This never happened because I got inside and was distracted by something really important like the dishes, laundry, my phone, or the tv.
So ....taking my son to school, trying not to get too freaked out, I reach for my chapstick in the cubby next to my drivers seat and moisturize my lips. I think, "oh man! im happy they didnt get my chapstick!" Then i got super grossed out. OMG! I hope they didn't use my chapstick!
I've read a few of the stories in this group and its nice to know I'm not alone. I do wonder what this means for the future of humans.
I used to think I was a high functioning multi-tasker but as time passes l find I have several projects unfinished and have simply been half assing most of my other activities. This could easily be written off as i am a mom with 3 kids pulled in many different directions. The oldest 2 are in college so that aspect has calmed down a bit but since the divorce the strategics of getting my son to and from places has become complicated. More than once I've gotten distracted and communication has broken down leading to confusion and hurt feelings.
I am also a nurse and I count on the fact that I can multitask. The problem with that is there is a point when I need to concentrate on one task and it's life altering if I don't. It's difficult to shut that down and focus on that one thing. Experience kicks in at that point and tells me to be careful. Another problem with multitasking is that it's at my expense. As an example: i'm at work during my lunch break, I took 4 phone calls, made 2 phone calls to my bosses, ran some QC tests, worked on staffing and notified the team that they would be overseeing a procedure all during my 33 minute "lunch" all while gobbling down greek yogurt and a half a sandwich. i may complain about multitasking, but no has told me that is what I have to do. I am physically unable to turn my phone over for 33 minutes to have a leisurely lunch. Now some these matters were pressing but, had I turned over my phone, yes i still would have been interrupted but it might not have been so stressful. I just had so many things weighing on my mind that had to be done and found it impossible to sit still.
I am going to blame technology. Currently as I type, the TV is on and I'm half paying attention to a show I watch to relax. But while watching that show I felt inspired to ask a question on EP. Then I found this half finished entry into this group that i am now compelled to finish just for the sake of finishing something. I also have some feelings about this group and I have a story to tell. I also check on my friends and their statuses and felt compelled to comment. Then this friend answered, and i responded. LOL . Then.....I am texting another friend. It's crazy!!!! I'm crazy. Oh also not a friend, but the X is texting as well. I am not answering his text on purpose, using my distractions as an excuse.
So....a dangerous distraction I discovered this morning. This is serious. Last night, i wanted ice cream. The kids and I jumped into the car,went down the street and got butterfinger blasts and cheese cake bites. Fun right? I got up this morning my drivers side door was wide open. I was freaked out. No visible forced entry but someone had been in my car. My personal info like car insurance, car repair records, name badge and parking garage badge all still there. The only thing really missing was the 2 pepper sprays i keep in the car and the random change. Likely just a transient passing by and saw the opportunity and took just what they needed but it's disturbing. I left my car door open. I don't remember exactly but I always have a handful of stuff to carry in and likely left the door open thinking I would go back and finish getting things out and secure the car. This never happened because I got inside and was distracted by something really important like the dishes, laundry, my phone, or the tv.
So ....taking my son to school, trying not to get too freaked out, I reach for my chapstick in the cubby next to my drivers seat and moisturize my lips. I think, "oh man! im happy they didnt get my chapstick!" Then i got super grossed out. OMG! I hope they didn't use my chapstick!
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