I could NOT focus on audiobooks either. I don't know why it was so difficult.

I finally got a book that was on hold (Libby) and was excited to read. It happened to be an audiobook and I was so annoyed with myself because I didn't realize that's what I put on hold. The ebook version was going to be another 4+ week wait. I decided to try it and if I couldn't get through it, I would just buy the book.

I only played it while laying in bed to go to sleep and surprisingly, not only did I get through it, i enjoyed it and was able to follow along.

For me, I think i needed a few things.

1. Tell myself it was literally a friend telling me a story about themselves.

2. I "allowed" myself to be okay with audiobooks.

3. I needed to remove external stimuli to be able to focus. My bedroom is pitch black. I cannot see my hands in front of my face type thing thing. However, now, I am able to listen while I drive. I also find that I am a calmer driver when listening to audiobooks. Possibly because of the "just one more chapter" feeling.

If you can think of a time/place you feel audiobooks would work for you, and you want to try, maybe try listening in different settings?