031 -- Hyperfocus

Welcome to Season 2 of Navigating a Broken Vessel! After a four-week hiatus, Dave Harris returns to unpack what happens when ADHD hyperfocus takes the driver's seat.In this season kickoff, Dave explores:The Reality of Hyperfocus: How entering the "flow state" can feel like a superpower while simultaneously throwing daily routines, meals, and schedules completely off track.The Plateau Problem: Why stopping a project at a natural resting point makes it almost impossible to start up again, and why leaving tasks "unfilled" keeps the brain hooked.Flow vs. Function: The struggle of balancing deep-dive creative streaks with real-world obligations and personal health.Hiatus Projects: A look into what captured Dave's focus over the last month, including software builds like steadywitness.com and joyfulaccord.com.The Podcaster's Dilemma: Navigating the limited feedback loop of mass communication and why hearing from listeners makes all the difference.Connect & Share Your Feedback:Website: navigatingabrokenvessel.comEmail: dave@navigatingabrokenvessel.comSocials: @navigatingabrokenvessel on Facebook & InstagramDisclaimer: I am not a mental health professional, and this should not be taken as any kind of medical advice. If you need assistance, I highly recommend working with mental health professionals. I use many myself.