I actually wrote a blog post, a while back, about how difficult it has become for me to multi-task. In these recent years, when I try, something always gives, or it all breaks down at some point.

Looking back at my work years, I could definitely multi-task better than now. I used to think I did so, brilliantly. However, when really thinking about it, did I? I have compared myself to others. I think, many women have full-time jobs, are raising kids, carting them all over the place, have extra hobbies of their own and/or workout at the gym many days each week. Of course they also do housework, and often cooking, and...more. Though I managed to multi-task fairly well, in the past, I didn't have ALL of these things to deal with. I can't imagine I would have managed without total destruction. It was actually total overload that did destroy me (in a way) in the end.

I remember when I was first taught about mindfulness, I didn't really get it. Then later I found myself actually practicing it, and was "Ahhh, now THAT is mindfulness!" I totally agree that it is highly important in life, but it still takes practice. Fern referenced planning out your day, to a degree. I think planning in mindfulness is necessary, sometimes.

I don't have ADHD, but I would say that hyperfocus has been an issue for me in my life. It sounds good, and is good in ways, but does have its negatives. There is a difference between living in the moment and being immersed in something to the detriment of other things. The whole goal is balance. Again, I think planning is a good way to ensure balance.