I have a MS degree in psychology and even started the PHD but realized later in my life that intelectual work was very difficult for me and was becoming an underachiever. Right now I am at a point where I can't stand writting one more report, making one more phone call or attending another meeting. I just think I need to start working in something that requires more physical than inetelctual work. Part of my frustrations in life had been because I could not cope succesfully with school work and college because of my procrastination and difficulty in sitting to study or paying attention at school. I really don't know how I could get so far academically.
Anyone experiencing something similar?
(excuse my grammar, I am a spanish speaking person)
[QUOTE=URBANCRIOLLO]I have a MS degree in psychology and even started the PHD but realized later in my life that intelectual work was very difficult for me and was becoming an underachiever. Right now I am at a point where I can't stand writting one more report, making one more phone call or attending another meeting. I just think I need to start working in something that requires more physical than inetelctual work. Part of my frustrations in life had been because I could not cope succesfully with school work and college because of my procrastination and difficulty in sitting to study or paying attention at school. I really don't know how I could get so far academically.
Anyone experiencing something similar?
(excuse my grammar, I am a spanish speaking person)
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Honestly, I bet if you had lived a life of physical labor instead, you'd be saying "I never want to lift another shovel for the rest of my life!" Also, the pay sucks. Maybe you just need a vacation?
The happiest I ever was with a job was when I worked for a grocery store while going to college - I worked in the Dairy/Frozen Food department. It was very physical work, especially for being an 18 yo young woman. I LOVED it though.
But I have to add that I was going to college at that time, so I had intellectual outlets. So I think the best job is to live where you can do physical work as well as intellectual work. (Probably why I workout 5 days a week)
The key is to move around when your mind wanders :)
Before being self-employed, I worked in an office. At the times my mind would start moving, I got up and moved too. I actually started having stand up meetings so I could move around a little and not be forced into a chair.
I see alot of benefit in physicallity and controlling my ADD. Every morning I go on a 2 mile walk with my son and it really clears my head. It helps that I usually sip Mt Dew along the way :)
I have the fidget thing going too when I am forced to sit. I have gotten so I subconsiously hide it so I don't embarass myself but that has taken many years for my brain to kick in and help like that :) Tapping foot, clenching and unclenching toes, rotating my ankles, moving a pen around in my fingers, and the list goes on
MM
Best jobs I ever had were VERY physical and required regular hiking and other outdoor activity.Most of the ADD/ADHD people i know (myself inclusive) are VERY technical.. be it in concept (on paper/CAD) or in the actual building.