How a 5-Minute Break Turned Into Me Learning Everything About Jellyfish
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I told myself: “Just five minutes. Step away, recharge, then back to work.” Easy, right?
Wrong. That “five-minute break” turned into a full-blown jellyfish research marathon. Here’s how it went down. 🪼
Step 1: The Innocent Beginning
I grabbed a snack and opened my phone. “Hmm, what’s trending today?” Somehow, an ocean documentary clip popped up. Cute fish, soothing narrator… then suddenly, jellyfish.
Brain: “Wait… how do jellyfish even work?!”
Step 2: The Curiosity Spiral
One quick Google search became:
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“Do jellyfish have brains?”
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“How do jellyfish sting you?”
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“Can you keep a jellyfish as a pet?” (Spoiler: yes, but… maybe don’t.)
Next thing I know, I’m reading about immortal jellyfish. IMMORTAL. They just… reset their life cycle like some kind of underwater Benjamin Button.
Step 3: The Point of No Return
By the time I realized, I had:
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Watched 3 YouTube videos.
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Added “Visit an aquarium” to my to-do list.
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Briefly considered becoming a marine biologist.
Meanwhile, my “real task” sat untouched.
The ADHD Twist
This is classic ADHD: we set out for a break and end up on a full-blown creative tangent. Honestly? It’s part of what makes our brains amazing. We don’t just take in information—we dive into it, swirl around, and come back with fun facts nobody asked for.
Like this one: some jellyfish glow in the dark. You’re welcome. ✨
The Takeaway
Sure, I didn’t get back to my work right away. But I now know more about jellyfish than I ever thought possible. And who knows—maybe this new obsession will spark an idea for something else.
Because ADHD breaks aren’t just “distractions.” They’re adventures. Sometimes your brain just wants to swim with the jellyfish for a while.
