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cmconseils ("Laura Manach :bongoCat:") wrote:

A list of 12 ADHD-friendly tips for getting stuff done !

An infographic with the title "12 EASY ADHD TIPS for GETTING STUFF DONE based on 'Driven to Distraction'". It features cartoon illustrations. This image shows tips 1, 2, and 3. Tip 1: Spice up your space. It says, "Your brain runs on vibes. So add color, play music, & use quirky tools!" The illustration shows a person with purple hair and headphones on, dancing and cooking in a kitchen. Tip 2: Accept the fear of things going too well. It advises, "Don't purposely mess it up just to make things more exciting." The illustration shows the person wrapped in a blanket on a couch with a cat, looking unhappily at a box labeled "UNNECESSARY CHAOS." Tip 3: O.H.I.O. (Only Handle It. Once). It explains to try and handle a message or email only once by either responding, deleting, or filing it immediately. The illustration shows an overwhelmed person at a desk with a large pile of papers and a flowchart demonstrating the O.H.I.O. method, warning not to leave items in a "LATER" box.
Tip 4: Use external structure. It says, "It does the remembering so you don't have to." The illustration shows a person with purple hair at a desk using sticky notes. Below are examples: "sticky notes," "labelled containers" for wires and stationery, a "pre-made routines for everyday tasks" checklist, and having "everything for one task in one place," showing a coffee station. Tip 5: Accept that you'll fail sometimes. It reads, "It's part of being human. Be okay with it, so you can move on without feeling crushed." The illustration shows the person in a garden, looking at a small plant they've accidentally uprooted, with a watering can nearby. Tip 6: Break tasks into tiny parts. It explains, "Tiny steps give you a sense of progress and hope." The illustration shows the person happily holding a single puzzle piece labeled "TINY TASK" from a large jigsaw puzzle labeled "BIG TASK."
Tip 7: Keep something handy to capture thoughts. It suggests, "Like a notepad or a speech-to-text app. (ADHD brains are leaky!)" The illustration shows the character writing in a notepad while on a bus or train. Tip 8: Hold on to reminders of what's good. The text is broken down into "the people who care..." and "...and the moments you succeed. no matter how small." The illustrations show the character smiling at a corkboard with photos, followed by separate images of photos with friends and mementos like a music festival wristband and a ticket. Tip 9: Physically direct your focus. It advises to "track text with your finger or pen, or use a lamp to highlight your work." The illustration shows the character at a desk, using a pen to follow along in a book under the light of a desk lamp.
Tip 10: Notice how and where you work best. It lists examples like "in a noisy cafe," "wrapped in blankets," and "listening to music," saying "whatever works." The illustrations show the character working on a laptop in these various settings. It concludes, "ADHDers can do their best under rather weird conditions." Tip 11: It's ok to do 2 things at the same time. The text suggests, "Jog while you plan. Knit while you chat. For ADHD, pairing physical and mental tasks can improve focus." The illustration shows the character knitting while on a video call on their laptop. Tip 12: Shifting mentally from one task to the next is tough. It advises, "Give yourself mini-breaks between tasks to help your brain switch to the next thing." The illustration shows the character taking a 5-minute break from their computer to play with a small dog.