The Art of Distraction

I read this exerpt from an article and I really liked it:

“Distraction:
The rule is simple: when you want to do something, focus. When you don’t want to do something, distract.
 
Distraction has a bad rap. It’s seen as something that prevents you from achieving your goals. We get distracted. Focus, on the other hand, is seen as positive and active — something you do to achieve your goals.
 
But the skill of distraction is important now more than ever. We are living in an age of fear — swine flu, terrorism, global warming, child kidnappings, the economy — that reduces our productivity at best and destroys our health, relationships, and happiness at worst.
 
Unfortunately, the more we feel afraid, the more we read about the source of our fear as we try to protect ourselves. Afraid of losing your job or your nest egg? Chances are you’re following the market closely and reading more articles about the economy than ever before. According to a recent poll released by the National Sleep Foundation, one third of Americans are losing sleep over personal financial concerns and the poor condition of the US economy.
 
The solution? Distraction. Read a great book. Watch a movie. Play with a 4 year old. Cook and eat a meal with good friends. Go for a walk. Throw yourself into work.
 
Distraction is, in fact, the same thing as focus. To distract yourself from X you need to focus on Y….”
 
I really liked this because I feel like many times I totally live my life by this concept. When something goes bad with a guy, I find another one to distract me. When I feel like things are going wrong elsewhere, I dive into my work/career. When I am upset, I go work out, etc. Of course, there are times when you HAVE to face your problem or deal with it…but I feel like Distraction is key to maintaining my sanity:) And obviously other people agree…
Just thought I would share…