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I'm Fidgety. Here's Why

Ever find yourself waiting for something and doing nothing else? I call that active waiting. 

You double park your car and head inside for a couple minutes in anticipation of a spot clearing up. Active waiting.
A friend tells you they'll be over in a little while. Active waiting.
You have a flight to catch later today. Active waiting.

I'd love to get other things done in the meantime, but starting anything longer than a minute or two or properly focusing on anything at all is just disallowed.

Is it caused by anxiety? Obsession? Lack of focus? Whatever it is, I should probably get it under control.

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