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I find it hard to focus when music isn't playing (self.neurodivergent)
submitted 1 year ago by jgrim to c/neurodivergent
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If I need to concentrate, I must have music or a conversation in the background on TV or something. Does anyone else need something else pulling for their attention when they're concentrating? My mind will quickly wonder if I don't have music.

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[–] Empathy@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm the same, even asked a psychologist about it and they confirmed that it's normal.

I used to have Starcraft gameplay videos playing in background while I worked. I couldn't keep track of what was going on in the game, so it made great background noise without distracting me.

[–] infinitevalence 1 points 1 year ago

Game soundtracks are awesome for productivity! I sometimes will put the Stellaris soundtrack or Civilization soundtracks on because they keep me focused without pulling me out of my task.