3.The Downside of Hyperfocus
When you get too engrossed in a task, that tunnel vision can get in the way of the rest of your life. You get on the computer to check something and wind up wasting hours online. That might make you late for a job interview or miss a family event. This can strain your relationships or hurt your career. But you can learn to curb your hyperfocus and even turn it into an asset.
4.The Upsides
Some people call hyperfocus the “superpower” of ADHD. Because you’re so absorbed in a task, you can get more done quicker. You may also get better at it. Playing a video game with hyperfocus, for instance, can help you rack up high scores. The key is to channel that attention to useful goals.
