ADHD Productivity Hacks

Introduction

• ADHDer's struggle with constant search for productivity hacks.
• Society's pressure on productivity affects bills, relationships, parenting, etc.
• Goal: Change societal norms and provide survival strategies.

Productivity Hack 1: Visual Timers

• Helps with non-linear understanding of time (previously known as time blindness).
• Visual timers show passage of time visibly.
• Useful for overcoming inertia in starting tasks (e.g., cleaning).
• Can help trick the brain into working by setting short timers.

Productivity Hack 2: Body Doubling

• Productivity aid where others are present while working.
• Doesn't require others to be productive, just present.
• Effective for both introverts and extroverts with ADHD.

Productivity Hack 3: Procrasworking

• Involves doing alternative tasks when unable to start main task.
• Can help overcome inertia by doing less daunting tasks first.

Productivity Hack 4: Write a To-Do List (Five Items)

• Long to-do lists can be overwhelming.
• Limit to five items to avoid discouragement.
• Focus on order that feels right, not necessarily efficient.

Productivity Hack 5: Do It Inefficiently

• Doing tasks inefficiently to break fixation on efficiency.
• Helps avoid getting stuck in loops (e.g., exercise/shower loop).

Productivity Hack 6: Throw Your Distraction

• Remove distractions physically (e.g., tossing phone).
• Reduces barriers to starting tasks by removing visual cues.

Productivity Hack 7: June Bugging

• Cleaning strategy akin to June bugs' behavior.
• Focus on a small area and allow distractions with gentle return to task.
• Helps manage executive functioning challenges.

Productivity Hack 8: EFT Tapping

• Emotional Freedom Techniques involve tapping specific spots while processing emotions.
• Helps calm the nervous system and manage emotions without amplifying them.
• Frees up brain power for productivity.

Productivity Hack 9: Celebrate Wins

• ADHD brains struggle with delayed gratification.
• Continuous rewards help maintain motivation.
• Celebrations can be simple, like self-hugs.

Conclusion

• Program available for emotional and practical skills, plus community support.
• Program includes live lessons and coaching for those interested.