Periagoge
Scenario

When deep focus triggers anxiety and avoidance

Every time I try to focus deeply on anything my chest gets tight and I feel like I need to check my phone or do something else immediately.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The nervous system has learned to associate sustained attention with danger or overwhelm.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Attention and learning — the depth dimension?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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