Don't know whether my executive functioning has got worse or I've just underestimated it until now, but these days I find myself having to verbally narrate every aspect of a task in order to get anything done.
"Open the oven. Okay, now tray. Put tray in oven. Close oven. Mitts. Knife in wash. Grater. Now we fetch carrot ..."
I go on and on like this, otherwise I will just stare into space and daydream, forgetting the task or be unable to initiate it.
#adhdautism
I go on and on like this, otherwise I will just stare into space and daydream, forgetting the task or be unable to initiate it.
#adhdautism
I now literally give myself a round of clapping & pause to celebrate after getting the bare minimum done. I savour an accomplishment & force my brain to release some satisfaction chemicals. And sitting down to do nothing for a few minutes helps me to switch tasks.
Task switching for me requires closing one program, clearing the RAM, letting the computer cool for a bit, and then opening a new program. I'm slower because of this but I no longer care. I feel more fulfilled with the minor tasks of life that other people take for granted.
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