When I can't focus
ADHD 101: Why can't I focus ( a complete summary)
1. The Gatekeeper: Interest vs. ImportanceThe Simple Version: In most brains, if a task is "important" (like a deadline), the brain opens a gate and lets the focus flow. In an ADHD ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated February 24, 2026
"Two-Senses" Rule for ADHD Focus
The "Two-Senses" Rule is a practical strategy based on the neuroscience of parallel processing in ADHD. It's a filter to help you choose effective background stimulation and avoid ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated March 1, 2026
ADHD 101: Its not lack of focus (Myth 1)
What ADHD isn’t: "deficit of attention" What ADHD is: "disorder of regulation."1. The "Interest-Based Nervous System"Most people have an Importance-Based Nervous System (they c ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated February 24, 2026
The ADHD Focus Reset: A Quick 6-Step Guide
INTRODUCTION:Getting stuck and unable to focus is frustrating, but you don't have to fight it with sheer willpower. Use this quick guide to troubleshoot your brain and create the r ...
Written by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSW
Last updated March 1, 2026