Do the opposite
It’s funny how much traditional productivity advice is basically the exact opposite of what works for someone with ADHD.
Yesterday, a friend of mine excitedly shared this article from Seth Godin…
Why are we more likely to get tasks done than to take on new initiatives? …
The effort to perform a task we’ve done before is known in advance. So are the risks. There’s social pressure to do what we promised, and little friction in the way. It’s work, but not challenging.
Initiatives, on the other hand, go the other way around. The effort and repercussions are unknown, and in many settings, the social pressure to accept the status quo is high.
For nearly every ADHD person I know, the exact opposite is true.
New things are fun and exciting, while “done it before” is boring and tedious. Social pressure? We naturally resist it!
Remember, your ADHD isn’t a liability. It’s your biggest asset.