What causes a person to lose focus and daydream?

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Daydreaming is a coping mechanism used by the mind to avoid stress, and anxiety due to the pressure of a task, like in your case, your study for a competitive exam or simple case under-stimulation for the brain. The content of daydreaming is a way to rehearse for good and bad. You have no issues with concentration, but your focus is in the wrong place. The feelings are due to a vicious cycle of constantly wanting to perform a task and failing to do so. It imposes your belief that something is wrong. There can be maladaptive beliefs working behind procrastination example, fear of failure, fear of catastrophe, avoiding unpleasant situations at home or school, etc. Mind rebels when we try to put it down by blaming. Your mind is your friend. Allow it to express but mindfully come back to here and now. Find the grounding techniques which work for you, and help you to stay in the present moment. Do not scold yourself when you catch yourself daydreaming. Instead, allow yourself to be aware and come back to the present. The good news is it can be corrected. For a couple of days, allow yourself to relax, pause from everything and be happy. Try not to have tasks for two-three days. Unwind, take a pause, and allow yourself to relax. Be aware and reflect on what the reasons are for daydreaming. Do not label yourself as a master procrastinator or dumb. Labeling is a form of self-criticism and will end up in low self-confidence. Self-compassion is the key. You can start self-love things like taking care of the body - moisturizing, massaging, having a warm bath before sleep, and eating properly. Having a separate study space from the bedroom can help. Dedicate relaxation time to watching television, cinema, mobile, and going out with friends. After that, break down the task from high priority to low in small chunks. The Pomodoro technique combined with self-reward might help.

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