I love projects. That said, not all ADHD people do. Maybe it depends where we exist on the hyperactive-inattentive continuum. I have a lot of restless energy, which I often channel into industriousness. This has its benefits and its drawbacks. One benefit: I’m quite driven to do things. Tackling an ambitious project feels exciting (hello, […]
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For a better to-do list, just add context.
I hate knowing I have tons to do, yet blanking when I try to think of specific tasks. This feeling defined my mid-20s, just before I started learning about and treating my ADHD. I existed in a constant state of stress and anxiety, but I couldn’t articulate — even to myself — what exactly I needed to do. […]
Loosen task paralysis with one small thing
Editor’s note: This post was updated with audio narration and a new graphic on November 12, 2020. Think of a task you have hanging over your head right now. I bet you can find a lot of reasons not to get started. They may include: I don’t have enough time or energy to do the […]