Notes on Managing ADHD
10 days ago
- #Mental Health
- #ADHD
- #Productivity
- ADHD management involves both strategies (high-level control systems) and tactics (micro-level improvements).
- First-line treatment for ADHD is stimulant medication, which helps in executing other strategies effectively.
- Personal growth is a dialogue between internal changes (medication, therapy) and external changes (todo lists, calendars).
- A todo list acts as a neuroprosthesis, aiding memory, order, and hierarchy in task management.
- Mental energy is likened to voltage, with tasks requiring different levels of energy throughout the day.
- Procrastination is categorized into ADHD, anxious, and decision paralysis types, each requiring different approaches.
- Journaling helps in detecting maladaptive patterns and tracking progress over time.
- Time management involves using calendars for macro-level planning and timers for micro-level execution.
- Tactics include task selection based on length or procrastination, visual field management, and regular project check-ins.
- Centralizing inboxes and maintaining inbox zero helps in managing communications effectively.
- Avoiding derailment involves introspection to identify and avoid productivity-ruining behaviors.
- Using tools that are effective and enjoyable is crucial for maintaining productivity.