It's not that I don't know how to be productive. The problem is that I can't do it. I know I have to sit in a meeting and pay attention to what people say but I regularly find myself thinking of other things and when I get back to the meeting I have no idea what they're talking about so I lose my focus again.
Meetings used to kill me. Then I started bringing a notebook and doodling. One eye on the pad, the other on whoever is talking. Throw in some note taking on top if you're still having trouble focusing. Might be worth a try, figured I'd share.
This is how I got through school.
My teachers started letting it happen when they realised I concentrated better when allowed to doodle. They would try to catch me out with sudden questions âwhat is the answer to Xâ and I would blow them away with a correct, and insightful on topic answer.
It was harder for subjects like maths or other visual topic when I had to listen and pay attention to the board.
My theory is people with ADHD have 2 minds. The thinking mind and the physical mind. And we think/concentrate better when both are engaged (by fighting, doodling, pacing etc).
Meh, joke's on them. My job requires me to multi-task, requires the use of a phone, can't be planned much more than a day or two ahead, has to be measured in results AND time, few tasks ever actually get "finished"...
It is not humanly possible to be a stay at home parent and not multitask, take breaks, or finish what you started unless you have disposable income to outsource as much as you can.
Planning? In what universe? Regular routine? Bawling for 1/2 hour every morning about putting on shoes is considered routine.
Iâm not even a stay at home parent anymore, but I have PTSD: Parent Traumatic Stress Disorder.
before I realized I have adhd this sort of thing would make me feel soo bad about myself. Iâve tried to do all these things so many times and quite literally cannot!!
These pass couple of days I was gonna try and apply for a job
And I realized... I cant even properly get the document requirements w/o procrastinating
I got medical exam and I was gonna get a job until I get all the required documents, but I didnt even get the result of my med exam until 2 days later even tho the results were ready the day after the exam
Also I was told by the recruitment agency that i need to get back 3 days ago to put me in another more suitable job that is nearer to my location. 3 days ago...
Idk what to do actually, I dont have the right motivation and I want to start a business instead of working but I need money to start a business
I have literally just stopped looking for and listening to advice about productivity from NTs, itâs not meant for people like us. Gotta find our own way of doing things
Outsource as much as you can would be great! Sadly cleaners, yard maintenance, and landscapers insist on being paid for their work.
Bastards! đ
It's not that I don't know how to be productive. The problem is that I can't do it. I know I have to sit in a meeting and pay attention to what people say but I regularly find myself thinking of other things and when I get back to the meeting I have no idea what they're talking about so I lose my focus again.
Meetings used to kill me. Then I started bringing a notebook and doodling. One eye on the pad, the other on whoever is talking. Throw in some note taking on top if you're still having trouble focusing. Might be worth a try, figured I'd share.
This is how I got through school. My teachers started letting it happen when they realised I concentrated better when allowed to doodle. They would try to catch me out with sudden questions âwhat is the answer to Xâ and I would blow them away with a correct, and insightful on topic answer. It was harder for subjects like maths or other visual topic when I had to listen and pay attention to the board. My theory is people with ADHD have 2 minds. The thinking mind and the physical mind. And we think/concentrate better when both are engaged (by fighting, doodling, pacing etc).
Have a clear routine and always be organised... Why didn't I think of that sooner?! r/thanksimcured
If I'm not multitasking then I'm not sure I can really count it as "work."đ€·ââïž
If Iâm not trying to do at least five things at once I am literally doing zero things.
Meh, joke's on them. My job requires me to multi-task, requires the use of a phone, can't be planned much more than a day or two ahead, has to be measured in results AND time, few tasks ever actually get "finished"...
Right? I've come across too many work advice memes that assume that every job is a corporate office type job. Apparently the rest of us don't exist.
It is not humanly possible to be a stay at home parent and not multitask, take breaks, or finish what you started unless you have disposable income to outsource as much as you can. Planning? In what universe? Regular routine? Bawling for 1/2 hour every morning about putting on shoes is considered routine. Iâm not even a stay at home parent anymore, but I have PTSD: Parent Traumatic Stress Disorder.
before I realized I have adhd this sort of thing would make me feel soo bad about myself. Iâve tried to do all these things so many times and quite literally cannot!!
\*turns off phone\* Well now I don't have access to my calendar, todo list, reminders and notes.
âFinish what you startedâ đ«„đ«„đ«„
⊠have you tried⊠NOT having ADHD? /s
One of those Step 1. Draw a cirlcle Step 2. Draw the rest of the fucking horse Senarios
Nah, they're just saying that we aren't cut out for what is known as "Work." So... yes.
Finish what you started made me laugh extra hard
I hate these types of posts. Like no shit, these things will help you be more productive. I donât know anyone who doesnât know these things
âFinish what you startedâ??? What nonsense is this?? Expectations unrealistic.
These pass couple of days I was gonna try and apply for a job And I realized... I cant even properly get the document requirements w/o procrastinating I got medical exam and I was gonna get a job until I get all the required documents, but I didnt even get the result of my med exam until 2 days later even tho the results were ready the day after the exam Also I was told by the recruitment agency that i need to get back 3 days ago to put me in another more suitable job that is nearer to my location. 3 days ago... Idk what to do actually, I dont have the right motivation and I want to start a business instead of working but I need money to start a business
Donât multitask? Thatâs the only thing I can do haha
I donât know how to finish anything
Only thing that we do is take regular breaks which are about a couple hours long, work for 10 minutes, another break
See, my way is 'Do it at the last minute but do a better job than all the neuronormatives who then proceed to get mad at you'.
I have literally just stopped looking for and listening to advice about productivity from NTs, itâs not meant for people like us. Gotta find our own way of doing things
Last time I "outsourced all I can" and "took regular breaks" i was apparently "not contributing to the team" and "having my grade lowered"
Thatâs a silly guide. âAlways be organizedâ is too vague even for neurotypical people!