Jun 17
In our last episode we discovered why our ADHD brains struggle with time so much. Understanding this ‘why’ provides us with a foundation for building long-lasting time management skills, so make sure to listen to Episode #145 first if you haven’t already!
Now that we have our ‘why,’ the next step is to figure out how to develop a more effective and less stressful relationship with time. In this episode I’ll give you some concrete strategies to help you work with your brain’s natural flow rather than struggling against it. When we learn how to pause, check in with our bodies, stare down our discomfort, create a plan based on history, and celebrate our accomplishments, we can stop waiting for the perfect time to feel inspired and instead we can start creating it ourselves.
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"When we understand why we are the way we are and how our brains work, only then can we implement strategies to be better around time and planning and actually getting things done."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy discusses the challenges of ADHD, including difficulty with time management, distractibility, and working memory issues.
- Tracy shares a tool called "Tab Resize" that helps manage multiple tabs and windows on a computer screen, improving focus and productivity.
- Tracy encourages the listener to create a plan by reflecting on past experiences and applying what works best for them.
[14:20 - 28:22] Time Management and Self-Awareness
- Tracy recognizes her pattern of quickly moving on from tasks when she encounters frustration, but this leads to double the time and effort required to complete the task later on.
- Tracy suggests pausing and deconstructing tasks after the fact to better estimate time and improve time management.
- Tracy struggles with feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable when trying to complete a task, but pausing and paying attention to the discomfort helps her to overcome it.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of understanding how one's brain works and finding strategies that work specifically for them, rather than relying on generic advice.
- Tracy found a hack to motivate herself by setting a timer to beat in the shower, which helped her stay focused and on track.
- Tracy shares strategies for managing ADHD and staying productive, including hiring a nanny to help with book proposals.
