Julia from Numo avatar
Julia from Numo
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8 months ago

Procrastination: What Works for You?

Got your own method? Drop it below—your tip could be someone’s game-changer! Or just share your story—we’re all ears! 🌟

linechar avatar
linechar
1mo

Mir entfallen sehr häufig jegliche Wörter - sei es bei Unterhaltungen, beim Schreiben (Email,Briefe , selbst bei WhatsApp). Was könnte dabei helfen ? Wie soll ich so Ziele klar formulieren?

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MariahGruenke
2mo

Using ADHD Numo and being really specific about my tasks. For example instead of just typing walk I type go for a walk. Using more words in writing my tasks makes me feel accomplished when I write them.

theBoosk avatar
theBoosk
1mo

Accomplishing them is great. Starting them is difficult

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anxietyangie
3mo

I would just like to say that I feel at ease when I read the comments here. To know that there are others feeling the same feelings and going through the same struggles. Many times, I feel alone with this. People in my life wondering what is wrong with me. I feel like such an outcast. Thank you comment community and thank you Julia for the questions. I don’t feel like a lonely island anymore. I feel like a part of a larger community! Music is a whole vibe when trying to get work done! I am procrastinating as I write this, came here looking for inspiration, now I have to go work!

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anxietyangie
3mo

I put on a YouTube video of someone doing the same task as me, so it doesn’t feel like I am doing it alone. I have to have someone there with me to complete tasks. I think it is called body doubling or something. The task could be studying, cleaning, decluttering, cooking, etc. It is also motivating to see others tackling and completing the same tasks as you.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
2mo

Where do you find these? What do you search for please?

aubreyday avatar
aubreyday
3mo

I am the BIGGEST procrastinator in history. I have to be really, really down to a deadline to get projects done.

vampirepunk avatar
vampirepunk
2mo

same ugh

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
2mo

I hear you loud and clear. I think I need my meds adjusted. I was doing fine for awhile but now I’m back to doing almost nothing.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
2mo

Same!

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
4mo

I’m going to start setting a timer for 10 minutes and see if that gets me going.

posterchild avatar
posterchild
4mo

Right now I am still searching for what would work for me. Usually I just have to force myself to get up and push through. It takes tremendous effort (think hours) and it’s bound to lots of shame and guilt and all in all it’s very draining and taxing.. Listening to music eases the process once I manage to start.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
2mo

Same, but I haven’t tried music yet. Often find it distracting.

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TheOnly
4mo

I don’t really know why I procrastinate and rewards don’t always work for me. But when I listen to music and tune out the world, I realize I focus better. And I can’t be distracted by friends. And absolutely not will I go to Starbucks to try to study, the people entering distract me.

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shawtycntgitrit
3mo

Music is my escape as well. (so to speak) idnk why, but for as long as I can remember... MUSIC has been my go to & depending on my mood or task at hand, I can listen to just about any type of music. guess I'm versatile. Instant focus!!

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neurospicy31
4mo

If I have low energy I section tasks starting with small but mighty( small effort big impact) and the big the bad and the ugly( the big tasks that need doing for higher energy levels days.

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Pro_crastinator
4mo

I used to do a top five list as soon as I completed a task I crossed it off. Then I fell out of routine. Now I am searching to get find what works for me.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
2mo

Same

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adhdartistmoon
5mo

También suelo poner videos de YouTube o algo parecido a bajo volumen para no sentir que estoy haciendo solo una tarea aburrida. Suelo tener problemas para trabajar en casa, salgo a bibliotecas o lugares públicos a hacer mis tareas y trabajos, la presión social me funciona.

Sunday22 avatar
Sunday22
5mo

Writing down the item first, then not letting myself think about it too hard helps. My mantra: focus, focus, focus.

SaRang avatar
SaRang
5mo

I don’t know… need to figure out

thisbisme avatar
thisbisme
5mo

Setting a timer for 10 minutes, usually once I get started for 10 minutes I’m able to to increase it to 30 min or more. If it’s just one of those really bad days I’ve at least done my 10 minutes.

skibum avatar
skibum
5mo

Haven’t figured it out yet

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f*mylife
5mo

I usually watch tv while doing the dishes or something that I don’t wanna do but I’m not sure that’s really healthy🙃

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@jazzy
5mo

Listen to a nice motivational speaker/playlist .

HoldOn avatar
HoldOn
5mo

Breath 🫁

HoldOn avatar
HoldOn
5mo

Yep

ginailhan avatar
ginailhan
6mo

Fantasy’s about how it’s going to make you feel worthy and complete and confident your going to feel at the end then celebrate your win then brag on about how challenging it was and how somehow you practicly got up and got going even though you thought it was almost impossible that you were going to achieve your goal the odds were stacked up against you but you were so strong mentally and physically that you pushed through and got it done it makes you feel like you. Did the impossible so you deserve to celebrate your win you can now treat yourself and not feel guilty about doing nothing afterwords because you achieved it so go do what you have to do to pamper your soul and chill !!

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dear_ADHD
4mo

Ooooh i really like this perspective. I think I’ll try this out . Thank you

ginailhan avatar
ginailhan
6mo

I love the way I feel when I accomplish the task I feel proud of myself because I did something that I thought was almost impossible to do so I make a big deal when I get it done as a reward I do anything that’s going to make me feel good something totally selfish and rewarding and I don’t have to feel guilty afterwards because I worked for it and therefore deserve it this really helps me build up the courage to tackle the next task

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laila93
6mo

I like to write tasks on a paper, an app or calendar with a verb and subject. And also I like to add the duration

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
2mo

That’s interesting about adding the verb. I’ll try it. My list might say Emails, Messages, breakfast ….so if I change it to Check messages, Read emails, eat breakfast. Will be interesting to notice the difference.

maccomania avatar
maccomania
6mo

Time boxing and promo do so times helps me . But I get stuck with reward system

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mirifree
7mo

It helps me sometimes, to imagine how good I feel if I have made it. And sometimes it helps to exercise a bit self-compassion. To be kind to me, that it is ok to feel bad about it and that I haven’tdone it till now, that I’m still a good person. Also it helps me than, if I like myself again to say to me, I wanna do this task now for me, because it will be like a wonderful present when I made it

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
7mo

Using the 5 minute rule.

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