Real talk: How to work from home when you have ADD:
It’s hard to force yourself to be accountable.
Here’s what I do:
1) I have to exercise every day. If I’m not physically tired out, there’s no way I’m getting shit done that I need to do. Because ants in pants➡️puttering.
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It’s hard to force yourself to be accountable.
Here’s what I do:
1) I have to exercise every day. If I’m not physically tired out, there’s no way I’m getting shit done that I need to do. Because ants in pants➡️puttering.
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2) I love my work. I still find it hard to concentrate at home. Less distractions = easier for me to focus = more productivity. I wear earplugs at home when I am having trouble concentrating. It helps. A lot. Even when it’s quiet, something about earplugs helps me focus.
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3) Be nice to your body: Take breaks. Stand up. Walk around. Try to have good posture when you are sitting on the couch working. Ergonomics matter at home too.
4) Have healthy food around so you don’t get tempted into a food coma (much easier to fall prey to when your bed is 3/?
4) Have healthy food around so you don’t get tempted into a food coma (much easier to fall prey to when your bed is 3/?
Right. Next. To. You.)
4) If you don’t have to do your work at a certain time, just need to get it done, find the times that are easiest for you to concentrate. I’m a night owl and recovering night shift worker, so my best work tends to happen late at night. Maybe you’re a 4/?
4) If you don’t have to do your work at a certain time, just need to get it done, find the times that are easiest for you to concentrate. I’m a night owl and recovering night shift worker, so my best work tends to happen late at night. Maybe you’re a 4/?
6am productivity person! Find out and set a schedule around those times.
5) Set small productivity goals/deadlines. When you attain them, reward yourself with non-food treats like 10 minutes of DogTwitter or CatTwitter (aka no “I’m bored” mindless spoon in peanut butter jar...5/6
5) Set small productivity goals/deadlines. When you attain them, reward yourself with non-food treats like 10 minutes of DogTwitter or CatTwitter (aka no “I’m bored” mindless spoon in peanut butter jar...5/6
...unless you want the WFH 15).
6) don’t beat yourself up if it takes some time to adjust and you are less productive initially. With no commute taking up time in your day, you have more time to devote to working to make up the difference in productivity.
Good luck!
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6) don’t beat yourself up if it takes some time to adjust and you are less productive initially. With no commute taking up time in your day, you have more time to devote to working to make up the difference in productivity.
Good luck!
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