My hand seems devoid of myself, and I have nothing to do with what is happening. 1Ĭsikszentmihalyi interviewed a composer who described flow like this: “You are in an ecstatic state to such a point that you feel as though you almost don’t exist. In Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D., writes that most people will experience flow at one time or another. Hyperfocusīeing in a flow state is much more common than hyperfocusing. It is when everything else falls away, and the only thing we’re paying attention to and engaged with is the task or activity we’re doing. Hyperfocus is a more extreme version of focus. You are more aware of your surroundings and can interact briefly. Moderate focus happens when we’re doing something but may experience some distraction. This is what I’m working on.” You may also notice what you are not paying attention to. Where are you directing this beam? You’ll find an immediate answer: “Oh, okay, what I’m paying attention to is this. Try making a fist, putting your hand on your forehead and pretending it’s a beam of light. Moderate Focusįocus is the spotlight of your attention. Basically, you get too engrossed in enjoyable things (like online shopping) and practically forget about your to-do list priorities (like the taxes due next week.) Hyperfocus vs.
People with ADHD experience the frustrating and time-wasting side of hyperfocus when they ignore pressing responsibilities because they are too immersed in unproductive activities.
Hyperfocus can prove helpful when you’re able to channel its intense focus into difficult tasks, such as paying bills or completing homework. However, it occurs more often in people with conditions that reflect attention issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some neurotypical people may occasionally experience a hyperfocus-like state. An adult in hyperfocus may be reading a book so intently that they lose track of time and miss an appointment. Some people describe hyperfocus as a dream-like state wherein the outside world ceases to exist.Ī child in hyperfocus may become too engrossed in a video game to hear his parents call his name. Are there any differences between being hyperfocused and being in a flow state? Yes! A hyperfocused ADHD brain is completely absorbed in its task - to the point of seemingly ignoring or tuning out everything else.
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