"Let's see... perhaps an analogy might help? A computer can speed up it's processes and focus on executing a specific task by shutting down unnecessary programs, correct?" He started as he purse his lips thoughtfully. "For some people, sitting and doing nothing keeps us from being able to shut off distracting or unhelpful thoughts - by focusing on a specific activity, it gives us the ability - the permission to just concentrate on one or two things at a time."

*And yes, I have some idea of what I might need to do, but taking the time to sort it out helps me to decide how to do it."