[Philb]

Be patient with yourself. You are just beginning, and it takes time and consistency (more than most of us would like to admit), to see movement and improvement in any part of this; and to work out different things personally.

Looking at what your hands are doing is normal; especially to start with. Can you position your body/neck in such a way that you can get comfortable, and glance back and forth with just eye movement.
I am older, and for me personally, having lost some flexibility and dealing with joint stiffness; I have found stretching daily really helps for TAC and all aspects of life. I do finger and hand stretches (Tony has some exercises I believe in the skill section); and neck movement and rotation daily as a part of it.

I am almost 4 years into TAC, having only learned a few basic chords (and not too well), previously. I am not where I want to be, but I am playing guitar, songs (and have posted some); and cannot believe how far I have come with consistency over time. The changes seem so incremental at times as to not be noticeable; but they add up and surprise you. Welcome to TAC. Make it an enjoyable experience.