ADHD friendly journaling: Garden of Roses and Thorns

14 hours ago

A journaling method designed for people with ADHD or VAST to manage thoughts and tasks by visualizing the mind as a garden of roses (meaningful tasks) and thorns (unfinished work, guilt).
Key steps include brain dumping all tasks and emotions, assessing which items are turning into thorns, assigning 2-3 tasks for the day, and reviewing progress every few days without rigid daily requirements.
Use a companion page for real-time thought management to note interruptions and reduce impulsivity, alongside practices like gentle intention setting and identifying triggers for invasive distractions.
The goal is not perfection but reducing chaos, celebrating small wins, and working with the brain's natural rhythms through self-compassion and flexible structure.

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