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“Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by gglitch »

undeveloper wrote: post #151
LocalPCGuy wrote: post #142

The author found something that works for them, but for some folks who have working memory issues (i.e. ADHD), using visual cues as reminders is one of the top tips in ways to address the issue. This can seem messy to some, but for those that need it, it is a lifeline. As a contrast to the author, if I put something in a drawer, it might be months before I remember it, even if it was something that absolutely needed…

recently diagnosed ADHD -- any tips on strategies?

Lot of good, standard-issue advice in your replies already, so I think all I'll add is: (1) Everybody's mind is a little different, so you're likely to need to experiment with many things for a long time before you start converging on stable insights into what your specific needs are, and they're likely to be somewhat context-dependent, so they're likely to evolve over time; so above all else, be patient and go easy on yourself and focus on your long-term progress rather than your short-term frustrations; (2) ...I forgot (not joking)

Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by password4321 »

undeveloper wrote: post #151
LocalPCGuy wrote: post #142

The author found something that works for them, but for some folks who have working memory issues (i.e. ADHD), using visual cues as reminders is one of the top tips in ways to address the issue. This can seem messy to some, but for those that need it, it is a lifeline. As a contrast to the author, if I put something in a drawer, it might be months before I remember it, even if it was something that absolutely needed…

recently diagnosed ADHD -- any tips on strategies?

not sure the amount of research you're planning to invest but there's plenty on HN over the years

https://hn.algolia.com/?query=adhd%20comments%3E100&sort=byD...

Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by MarcelOlsz »

jama211 wrote: post #165
MarcelOlsz wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As opposed to what? "Here's my 40k sample double blind study on productivity"?

As opposed to literally anything else? Not doing that? You ok?

I genuinely do not understand what you and the other guy are talking about. It's a blog post.

Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by gregw2 »

undeveloper wrote: post #151
LocalPCGuy wrote: post #142

The author found something that works for them, but for some folks who have working memory issues (i.e. ADHD), using visual cues as reminders is one of the top tips in ways to address the issue. This can seem messy to some, but for those that need it, it is a lifeline. As a contrast to the author, if I put something in a drawer, it might be months before I remember it, even if it was something that absolutely needed…

recently diagnosed ADHD -- any tips on strategies?

Three ADHD tech tips, more tactical than some of the strategic ones others have mentioned:

- To combat time blindness and hyperfocus, create daily-ish alarms on your phone's builtin clock for things you otherwise forget until it's too late. (If your mind is better at being reactive than proactive and time-aware, create a systematic practice of creating interrupts/redirects for your future self in advance. Create them moment you learn about them.)

- To combat compulsive phone numbing/scrolling/distraction, the (android) Intenty app can prompt you right after unlocking with a custom Q&A about why you are unlocking. I find that it has promoted awareness of my mental state in the moment, has over time generated reflection and an awareness of what my persistent triggers are, and enabled me to catch myself and stop the habitual numbing a helpful percentage of the time.

- When I unlock my phone it brings me back to where I left off. That tends to send me down old rabbit trails. I found apps like AutomateIT that let me return to my home screen each unlock.

Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by undeveloper »

gregw2 wrote: post #185
undeveloper wrote: post #151

Earlier quoted context omitted.

recently diagnosed ADHD -- any tips on strategies?

Three ADHD tech tips, more tactical than some of the strategic ones others have mentioned: - To combat time blindness and hyperfocus, create daily-ish alarms on your phone's builtin clock for things you otherwise forget until it's too late. (If your mind is better at being reactive than proactive and time-aware, create a systematic practice of creating interrupts/redirects for your future self in advance. Create them…

really useful, thank you. already installed intenty!

Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by undeveloper »

houllan633 wrote: post #158
undeveloper wrote: post #151

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recently diagnosed ADHD -- any tips on strategies?

Structure your routine(s). Default rules save you a lot of cognitive load. Avoid scrolling apps. Avoid touchscreens for a couple of hours after waking up. Try to work a few pages of long form reading into your daily routine. It will become easier to remain focused for longer over time. Don't fall for grand schemes and definitive solutions. We are prone to manic-depressive cycling as we think we've solved everything n…

Thank you. I've tried my hand at using obsidian as a life organizer but never stuck it. i'll try to be a lot more intentional about avoiding the phone and integrating reading.

Re: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work

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Post by password4321 »

password4321 wrote: post #182
undeveloper wrote: post #151

Earlier quoted context omitted.

recently diagnosed ADHD -- any tips on strategies?

not sure the amount of research you're planning to invest but there's plenty on HN over the years https://hn.algolia.com/?query=adhd%20comments%3E100&sort=byD...

Most specifically:

20231115 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38274782 Hacking ADHD: Strategies for the modern developer

(apologies for the unfortunate delayed response)

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