Extra Focus

Instead, we’re far better off when we understand what drives our brains to stay focused, what motivates us. This knowledge lets you lean into your strength so you can, in the words of Jessica McCabe, “work with your brain, not against

Anything you can externalize from your brain will make it easier for you to stay focused and follow through on your intention.

As a concept, time makes sense. We think we understand it. But in practice, it becomes unclear, and the minutes, hours, and days often blend together. It’s like we don’t have any internal clock or sense of time. We have a clockless mind. We only seem to understand two states: the present (“now”), and some vague version of all future time (“not now”

Some people with ADHD say they experience hyperactivity more on the inside of their brain, even when they seem perfectly calm from the outside.

Plan for the pivot by accepting you will grow bored with most productivity systems/tools and be proactive about making your tasks easy to transfer to something new.

refer to ADHD as a brain difference rather than disorder.

Sometimes you will get stuck on a problem and nothing you do seems to work. You’re just stuck. When this happens, don’t force yourself to stay focused and keep working. Take a break and engage in a new activity that’s completely different. Go take a walk, or maybe try playing a musical instrument. Can you juggle? Then juggle! You’re looking for som

Because people with ADHD feel things so strongly, our brains often make the wrong prediction. The intensity level of our response does not match the gravity of the situation.

When everything is shouting for your attention, it’s difficult to regulate that attention and pick a specific voice out of the noise.