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What ADHD Taught Me About Productivity
These tools help me to maintain my focus even when it’s an uphill battle
I was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago, but I probably always knew on some level that this was part of my makeup. After I completed college two semesters late, I attempted to begin my writing career, but I’d find myself spending days trying to write 800-word articles. I missed deadline after deadline. My brain just couldn’t stay focused on the story.
Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD, you probably relate.
With many of us now working from home, productivity is suffering. Yuko Nippoda, psychotherapist and spokesperson for the U.K. Council for Psychotherapy, says, “the confined environment of the office can be disciplining.” Inevitably, it’s a lot harder to focus when you’re tucked in a corner of your bedroom, especially with the siren song of your bed calling. Without a dedicated workspace — or anywhere to go — it can be hard to stay accountable.
Living with ADHD has helped me to understand the power of tools and systems. Here’s what I use on a daily basis to keep me focused:
