Do you jab at the "door close" button of the elevator? Do you keep scanning for your emails at the computer screen? Do you bite your lips constantly and search for your constant companion, the coffee mug? I know most of you who have worked in television media have experienced this. This group of the above syndromes is called Attention Deficit Trait (ADT). It is a neurological phenomenon caused by brain overload. It is now epidemic in television media organisations. The core symptoms are distractibility, inner frenzy and impatience. People with ADT have difficulty staying organised, setting priorities and managing time. They have a constant low level of panic and guilt.
ADT can controlled by engineering one's environment and one's emotional and physical health.
How to control your ADT:
In general
- get adequate sleep
- moderate the intake of alcohol
- stick to whole grains and fruits
- exercise for 30 mins daily
At work
- have a friendly face to face talk with a person you like every 4 - 6 hours
- break a large task into few smaller tasks
- keep a section of your work space or desk clear at all times
- don't let the papers to accumulate
When you feel overwhelmed
- slow down and take a break
- move around and take long breath
- ask for help; in short don't worry alone
