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You're largely right, but I think you're underestimating the cognitive deficits that come with ADHD, particularly executive function. The key to breaking throu
by TimTheTinker 4y ago
You're largely right, but I think you're underestimating the cognitive deficits that come with ADHD, particularly executive function.
The key to breaking through mental barriers as an ADHD-sufferer is usually not more will-power or less laziness, though one must at least want to change. The key is externalization -- that is, building external cues, props, and guardrails into one's life to help one stay on task in the moment - whether that means doing work or resting. We have trouble doing both proportionately.
Some people say they've had great success taking time every Sunday evening to review the past week and make adjustments -- whether that be putting a post-it note on the computer, installing a browser extension, setting a series of reminders, or any number of innovative ideas. Whatever helps you externalize the decisions you'll need to make in the moment.
- upupandup 4y agoI didn't mean to take a swipe at ADHD but point out that dwelling on problems isn't going change things. I'm glad you laid out actually a really good solution. Curious to know where you got this strategy from, think its a great!