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Yeah I only have about 70% of those, never considered there could be a reason other than I am a bit rubbish. In my case I think I cause similar by not sleeping well, probably drinking too much, always changing focus, bad with money, get hyperfocused in a million microscopic ways. I put it down to age too as in my mid 40's. Could it be ADHD though, I mean its a bit late in life for me to wonder right?
I got diagnosed in my late thirties. Best thing that ever happened to me. Getting medicated too. I am an actual person now, with a planner I actually use and everything.
That sounds awesome, I am going to take some time to look further into it.
What if you do have ADHD and you could find a treatment that improves some of this for you?
True, you have got me thinking.