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Attention and Boredom
Thinking Problems
At times it might feel as if nothing will be interesting or fun, and that it’s hard to stick with any one activity for very long. We might find that we spend a lot of time thinking about what we could be doing without doing much of anything.
 Choose an activity that could be interesting and that requires attention, but start out by spending a brief amount of time on the activity and gradually increasing the time spent. For example, if you are having a hard time paying attention while reading, you could start by reading a few paragraphs of an article in a newspaper or magazine. When you feel comfortable with that you could try selecting a short article and reading it entirely. In this way, you could gradually build up to reading chapters in a book. The important thing is to progress at a pace that’s comfortable for you
 Ask someone to join you in an activity that requires attention, such as a board game, card game, or jigsaw puzzle. Many people find that doing something together helps them focus better. All of these activities can be found at drop-in centers or community support programs.
What are some additional strategies or skills you might add to this list that can help with attention?
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