I have weird quirk/tendency to stop listening / be distracted when someone explains something like during lectures for example. I fking hate this and it makes me dangerously close to failing college.

Generally, I don’t have it elsewhere. Just when someone is doing a verbal explanation, online or in person.

Perhaps it’s an issue of concentration, although generally I am able to do homework when I’m alone and focussing on it. At same time, I do get distracted relatively easily.

What is wrong with me? How to force myself to pay attention during classes and not doze off?

  • @KaiyotoEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    I wouldn’t discount the possibility of adhd. In my personal experience, I know I had issues with this at one point in my life and I don’t have ADHD. Sitting up front helped. Taking notes. Doodling while listening actually helps me focus too. I have to do this during boring ass business meetings. Getting enough sleep is also a big one! Nothing will help if I’m tired as hell. Also consider getting a voice recorder and recording the lecture so you can go back to parts you spaced out on later.

    My third and fourth year of college were also tough mentally. I was suffering some serious burn out at times and I couldn’t stay on task. What helped was telling myself “k, 10 or 15 minutes of work then I’ll take a break.” I’d take a break and do it again. Yeah it took longer, but it got done.