Micro-focusing: the habit of zeroing in on small, fruitless distractions at the expense of bigger tasks. Oh yeah, we know all about that! KolbergJudith
You’ve heard of hyperfocusing: the tendency to concentrate on a single task to the exclusion of pretty much everything else — a feat that people with ADHD know all too well. But what about micro-focusing: the habit of zeroing in on small, fruitless distractions at the expense of bigger tasks? This ADHD tendency to lose precious hours working on unimportant but time-consuming details is also called “getting lost in the weeds.
, the act of analyzing and prioritizing and executing complex tasks can be physically and psychologically draining. Pulling weeds requires none of those executive function skills.. And sometimes, when sprinkled strategically through a project, they can help a person sustain interest and attention in an otherwise daunting task.
Rebecca is another example. “My husband, Lance, made reservations at a great restaurant for our anniversary,” she told me. “I’ve got to get dressed, brief the babysitter, find my phone, and wrap his gift. Instead, I’m dwelling on which earrings to wear! He won’t even notice them and, besides, it’s our anniversary! I’ve lost sight of the big picture, and Lance will lose patience if we’re late for dinner yet again.
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