The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

Why I Can’t Focus Like I Used To

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS IFN
Apr 21, 2026
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I sit down to get something done.

It could be my grad school dissertation work or a blog post to write.

My task is clear.
The intention is there.
However, focus does not show up.

a blurry photo of a bunch of flowers
Photo by ELIANO DAVIDE on Unsplash

A few minutes pass, and my attention drifts.

Suddenly I am checking my phone.
Another tab is open.
The original task is still sitting there.

For many …

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