Undiagnosed here, seeking some inspiration and will to not lose hope.

Had anyone successfully gotten in tune with your ever changing hyper fixations?

  • If so, how long do your fixation periods last?
  • Do you have a structure or benchmark after which you can effectively “close that chapter”?
  • What strategies do you have to nudge yourself towards topics which will be meaningful in the long run?

I tend to go from rabbit hole to rabbit hole but it never feels like I’m in control. These fixations never produce any meaningful outcomes and always have a cost which I pay for by neglecting other aspects of my life.

It is a superpower and a weakness as you all probably know. It’s great for expanding your interests and appreciating life through different perspectives. I don’t want to lose it and want to get into some harmony with it. Anyone had any success?

Thank you :)

  • capc8m@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Atomic Habits is a good book that might help you (or not).

    I use daily habit tracking for my self-care (and also my hobbies). It’s not for everyone but it keeps me grounded.

    • button_masher@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      4 days ago

      I did read the book a long time back but got daunted by having to break down each project into actionable steps. The moment it went on a to do list, my interest suddenly died.

      Maybe that’s a good way to limit exposure to new ideas haha.

      Glad it was useful for you. Time to dust off the book and give a re-read in the hopes I’ve matured since my last time.

      Thank you.