It's a question we've all asked ourselves at some point. We plan our day out perfectly, only to find that by nightfall, we've barely touched our to-do list. Our day ends up being far more hectic than we anticipated, and we promise ourselves that we'll do better tomorrow. But, the next day, the cycle repeats itself. So, why is it so difficult to follow through with the plans we create?

The answer lies in understanding how we function. Our bodies and minds operate based on memories. This is the foundation of our existence. Our DNA carries the memories of our lineage, which is why we resemble our family members. Similarly, our minds are packed with memories we've accumulated through our five senses over time. We refer to these as experiences. Interestingly, animals function in the same way. They guide their lives through a complex network of memories, or instincts.

Instinctive memories are past memories that can be expressed without your conscious intervention. This is why animals don't spend their time questioning their existence or their environment. They instinctively know what to do based on their surroundings. During the rainy season, they know where to seek shelter, and during the dry season, they know where to find water.

Unlike animals, humans have the capacity to transcend this instinctive state of being. We can override our programmed behavior and make changes. We are aware that we are driven by behaviors and habits that govern our lives, and we have the power to alter them. This is where the problem lies.

Most of our daily thoughts are compulsive, memory-based thoughts. Studies have shown that humans tend to think about the same things every day. About 90 to 95% of our thoughts are recycled from the previous day.

If we're not aware of this, it can lead to confusion about why we're always getting distracted from our planned tasks. When we make a to-do list, the only way to get through it is by guiding our day consciously, not compulsively or habitually. Achieving a higher level of consciousness during the day requires practice. We need to train our brains to stay conscious in the present moment.

This involves learning to avoid daydreaming and to live under our conscious control. For instance, most of us who drive, rarely do it consciously. The only time we drive consciously is when we find ourselves in an unfamiliar environment. In such situations, our brains aren't familiar with the data received from our five senses. Therefore, being constantly distracted is an issue of compulsive behavior and a lack of conscious attention to life.

In conclusion, if we want to stop asking ourselves "why am I always distracted?", we need to start paying more attention to our actions and thoughts. By learning to live consciously instead of compulsively, we can become more productive and achieve the goals we set for ourselves. It may take some practice, but the results will be well worth the effort.