So, when I thought about where I wanted to begin my daily self-reflections today, it was an easy answers: Hyper-focusing. As someone that struggles with ADHD on most days, I am happy to report that since I landed my current freelance work opportunity, I’ve been experiencing more good days than bad ones. In fact, in the past week since I began this project, I only had two days where I can say that my ADHD got the better of me. So, as far as my ADHD goes, the best way to describe the change is this: Having found work that brings me greater meaning, and being able to do something that I’m deeply passionate about has made it easier for me to stay hyper-focused on my daily objectives/tasks.

That said, last night, it still got the better of me, as a result, I didn’t accomplish as much as I would’ve liked. And when it came time this morning to share my daily updates with my client, I decided to use a straightforward tone. I wanted to be totally transparent and not sound like I’m trying to make any excuses. So I told him exactly what I’ve just told you. It got the better of me. I also told him that I intend to be more focused and efficient today.

During my daily spiritual reflection and bible reading, I was reminded of this passage in 2 Corinthians where Paul described his affliction, something that would affect him from performing his duties in the ministry. The Bible study notes describe it possibly as a physical affliction. But in today’s context, plus with our deep understanding of the human psychology, one can argue that mental health afflictions can be just as debilitating.

And that is also exactly what I can relate with in my current circumstances. On the positive side, like I said, finding freelance work has helped me to stay hyper-focused much easier than before. It’s probably the only good thing that came out of having ADHD. While some folks think of “hyper-focus” as a more intense form of concentration, I think it’s also like a microscope view of things versus using standard magnifying glass. It’s not just about the intensity for intensity sake. When someone with ADHD is able to hyperfocus on a task, they tend to do a better job as well, because they are usually much more meticulous than anybody else. We tend notice things that others would miss.

Anyway, I look forward to getting on with my day. As you now know, I have plenty to do today. Plenty that I hope to accomplish by the end of today. What about you? Have you had any positive experiences with “hyper-focusing” lately? Maybe you can share it with me in the comments section.