ADHD

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and I have spent a lot of time catching up on coping skills and figuring out how my brain works. This page is a collection of resources that I've either created myself or have gathered from various and sundry places on the internet.

General ADHD Brainhacking Techniques

• Do the Smallest Amount Possible
• 5-4-3-2-1-Go
• Start a Timer
• Make a To-Do List
• Zero Inbox
• Planning Tools and Techniques
• Identifying Steps
• Build Landing Zones
• Background Noise
• Habit Stacking

Ms-Demeanor's Patented ADHD Tips

• Keeping track of Important Papers
• Speedbumps
• Inertia Surfing
• Success Traps
• Annual Chore Chart
• Close Three Tabs
• So You Need to Complete a Project

ADHD tips and tools from other fine folks

• Hank Green's incredible Focus Friend app. The app blocks all but a few set apps on your phone for a set time, and convinces you not to open apps by giving you a little bean friend who you don't want to interrupt while he's knitting. I'm not explaining it well. Check out the website. Try not to get distracted by the animations following your mouse on the desktop site, or use the desktop site as a soothing way to relax and spend a few minutes doing something mindless and pretty.
• Tumblr User ADHDPie's Am I having a Brain Problem or being a Shithead checklist for assessing procrastination.
• Everything at Goblin.Tools but especially the Magic To-Do List