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Have you ever noticed how quick we are to judge ourselves when we get distracted?
That inner voice kicks in: Why can’t I just focus? What’s wrong with me?
But what if distraction wasn’t something to fix?
What if it was actually something we need to listen to?
From a somatic perspective, distraction is often your body’s way of saying, “This is too much.”
Maybe there’s unprocessed tension.
Maybe you’ve been pushing past your limits.
Or maybe your system just doesn’t feel safe enough to stay present.
✨ Distraction can actually be a form of self-protection, a buffer between you and what feels overwhelming.
I want you to know that, you don’t have to force yourself back into focus. You can return to the present moment with gentleness instead of pressure.
Here’s how that can start:
🔹 Noticing when your focus drifts, without judgment
🔹 Getting curious about what your body might be trying to tell you
🔹 Using grounding or regulating practices to help your system feel safe
🔹 Coming back to the task from a place of compassion, not criticism
Focus isn’t just a mindset, it can be reflection of your internal state.
And when you slow down and care for what’s underneath, presence becomes possible again.
💠So the next time distraction shows up, try asking: “What part of me needs care right now?”
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