5 Things You Know Too Well If You Get Distracted Easily | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

5 Things You Know Too Well If You Get Distracted Easily

What it's like to be a “scatterbrain."

52
5 Things You Know Too Well If You Get Distracted Easily
Teen Driver Source

Many people get easily distracted, but it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them. These people are just as smart, talented, and capable as anyone else, they just tend to have lots of thoughts in their brain all at once. So if you're a scatterbrain, you can probably relate to these 5 situations.

1. Reading

When you're reading a book, especially one that's pretty boring, and your eyes are going over the words, but your brain is busy thinking about something completely different. Now you have to go back and re-read that section!

2. Interruptions

When you're trying to talk or tell a story and someone interrupts you to say something, but by the time they're done, you've completely forgotten what you were going to say.

3. Instructions

Whether you're at sports practice or in a classroom, the coach/teacher will be giving instructions and you think you’re listening, but your brain is actually thinking about something else. Then the instructor finishes and you have no idea what the instructions were. Happens every time!

4. Essays

If you're writing an essay or any writing assignment, you plan out the whole thing and have a great idea for the structure and organization, but if you don't write it down, you get distracted by one idea or paragraph and end up forgetting to say everything else that you were going to say.

5. Shopping

That feeling when you go to Target for one thing like tape, and you get so distracted by the home decor section that you come home with new decor for your entire house, but you completely forgot the tape.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Taylor Swift in orange dress playing a moss-covered piano on stage with bright lights.

A three-and-a-half-hour runtime. Nine Eras. Eleven outfit changes. Three surprise songs. Zero breaks. One unforgettable evening. In the past century, no other performer has put on an electric performance quite like Taylor Swift, surpassing her fans ‘wildest dreams’. It is the reason supporters keep coming back to her shows each year. Days later, I’m still in awe of the spectacle ‘Miss Americana’ puts on every few days in a new city. And, like one of Taylor’s exes, has me smiling as I reminisce about the memories of the night we spent together.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

23896
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
Students walking on a sunny college campus with trees and buildings.

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

9982
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

7236
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments