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... and then try studying for something (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] 22 points 1 year ago (8 children)

I mostly listen audiobooks for that reason. Oddly I have friends that are ADHD that can't focus on an audio book but can read without a problem.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I use audio books to take up bandwidth when I'm working. A lot of what I do on a daily basis is pretty routine so they keep me on task like nothing else

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Yeah I'm that way. My brain tunes out the speaking but if I'm actively engaged in a book I can do it. Depends on the book too.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    The nature of these spectrums never ceases to fascinate me. I'm on the other end - unable to filter out speech even when I'm trying to concentrate on something else (yay for AuDHD I guess.) An audiobook and a long drive/ride make perfect companions for me.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I used to do that but i noticed that i remember almost nothing from audiobooks compared to reading since i'm always doing other stuff while listening and a book locks me in that moment cause i don't have a choice but to give it my full attention. Also i always put a song on repeat for each book or series to really connect the memory of the book to a song and i can listen to it years later and everything comes back :)

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    i always put a song on repeat for each book or series to really connect the memory of the book to a song and i can listen to it years later and everything comes back

    I love this. When I was a kid, I'd have the TV on while building with Legos. I quickly discovered that when I re-watched those same episodes days, weeks, or even months later, I'd immediately remember the things I built and how I built them.

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