What does it take
The human mind is an enigma unlike any other mystery known to mankind. There are skills available from within in which individuals can learn to harness and demonstrate on a daily basis. If not taken advantage of, the brain will not grow or improve on any level of intelligence or complexity. But the one question that I find myself asking is of a local issue. It is an issue so close that it pertains only to me and my friend group. The issue is, focusing, and what type of issue it is. Is it a medical problem that must be handled by drugs, or is it a personal trait that can be handled by will power? Why is it so easy for some people to get distracted, while others can buckle down? Is it practice or hereditary? Is it mastered or acquired? My local issue is focusing on why my brain sometimes chooses to do other things instead of to focus on the task at hand. And what does my friend group have to do with it, nothing or everything?
An average day consists of me waking up, going to classes, getting lunch in between, and usually some type of nap before my evening rituals. At night, usually starting around seven, I will take a shower and get a second dinner. I will get back to my room around nine and to no surprise, there is about nine people hanging out, doing who knows what (video games, music, talking, watching football). All I am certain about is, at that point, I have no drive to complete my homework. My mind gets sucked in by the energy and charisma of my friends and I’m lost until the late hours of the night. My head will finally hit the pillow around four in the morning, which explains my need for that nap in the afternoon.
I know why I have a hard time focusing and my argument is that it is not medical. You can train your brain to do anything, from memory storage, to quick reaction time, to time management. But there is a reason for why it will not focus other than the obvious fact, which I haven’t ever made it focus. It has been scientifically proven that one’s brain is naturally attracted energy and is drawn to, or will be more inclined to choose the option which leads to a perception of having a better time. This is a problem in both men and woman, but usually happens only in certain cases. For example, since I do not have a set in stone routine for when to do homework, I easily fall victim to distractions because my brain does not think about getting things finished at a required time but rather just to complete them “later.” This procrastination is consuming my life.
