Preoccupied —Β A state of being so focused on a particular task, problem, or concern that it dominates one’s mental and emotional energy.
When you’re preoccupied, you’re focused, coming up with creative solutions, productive, and committed.
But you’re also probably stressed, neglecting those around you, neglecting other responsibilities and tasks, neglecting what’s going on in the world, and not sleeping well.
Preoccupation, like so much else of our lives, is a double-edged sword. You can get there and solve the problem, but not without some cost.
What are you willing to pay?