9 ADHD Productivity Hacks | The Neurocuriosity Club

Summary

This video script from Megan of the Neuroc Curiosity Club addresses the unique challenges of ADHD and productivity. Megan offers nine practical hacks tailored for individuals with ADHD, including visual timers, body doubling, 'procras working,' and more. The goal is to help viewers work with their ADHD brains more effectively, reduce overwhelm, and increase productivity without constant self-doubt or the need for external validation.

Takeaways

• 😔 ADHders often feel the pressure to constantly search for productivity hacks and struggle with feelings of inadequacy or laziness in a productivity-focused society.
• 🌐 The speaker, Megan, aims to change societal perceptions about productivity and provide support for those with ADHD through her YouTube channel, the Neuroc Curiosity Club.
• ⏳ Many with ADHD experience a 'misperception of time' or 'nonlinear understanding of time,' which differs from the societal expectation of linear time perception.
• 🕰️ Visual timers can be a helpful tool for those with ADHD to overcome the 'waiting mode' and to better perceive the passage of time, aiding in task initiation and completion.
• 🤝 'Body doubling' is a technique where having others around can increase productivity for some with ADHD, regardless of whether they are also productive or not.
• 🔄 'Procrastiworking' is a strategy where engaging in a less disliked task can help overcome the inertia of starting a more disliked task, which might otherwise be avoided.
• 📝 Writing a to-do list with only five items can reduce overwhelm for ADHders, making it easier to start tasks without feeling overwhelmed by a long list.
• 🤔 Doing tasks inefficiently on purpose can sometimes break the cycle of getting stuck on efficiency and actually get tasks done.
• 🚫 Throwing distractions physically away can help reduce the barriers to starting and maintaining focus on tasks.
• 🐞 'June bugging' is a cleaning strategy that involves focusing on one small area at a time, allowing for gentle returns to the task when distractions occur.
• 👐 EFT tapping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, can help process emotions without becoming overly agitated, potentially freeing up mental energy for productivity.
• 🎉 Celebrating small wins along the way is crucial for ADHders, as the brain's reward system may not provide the same gratification as non-ADHD brains, making continuous rewards important for motivation.

Q & A

Why should people with ADHD not have to constantly search for productivity hacks on social media platforms?

People with ADHD should not have to constantly search for productivity hacks because they should not feel defined by their productivity or lack thereof. The world should offer more support and less severe consequences for when they lack productivity.

What is the goal of the speaker in relation to the world and people with ADHD?

The speaker's goal is to change the world to be more accommodating for people with ADHD and to help them survive until that change comes, addressing issues like bills, relationships, parenting, and more that are affected by productivity.

Why did the term 'time blindness' become outdated in referring to the ADHD experience with time?

The term 'time blindness' became outdated because the Blind and Visually Impaired Community requested not to use it, leading to the adoption of terms like 'misperception of time' or 'nonlinear understanding of time' instead.

How do visual timers help individuals with ADHD to perceive time more effectively?

Visual timers help by showing the passage of time through a disappearing colored section, providing a visual representation of time that can help individuals with ADHD, who often have a nonlinear perception of time, to better understand and manage time.

What is the purpose of using a visual timer to overcome inertia when starting a task?

Using a visual timer can help overcome inertia by setting a timer for a longer period than expected, allowing the individual to start the task and then see how much less time it actually took, training the brain to adjust expectations and reduce resistance to starting tasks.

How does the 'body doubling' productivity hack work for individuals with ADHD?

Body doubling involves having other people present in the same space while an individual with ADHD is trying to be productive. Their presence can provide a sense of accountability and support, even if they are not actively participating in the task.

What is the concept of 'procrastiworking' and how can it benefit someone with ADHD?

Procrastiworking is a strategy where an individual works on a different, less daunting task to overcome the inertia of starting the primary task. It can benefit someone with ADHD by providing a lower barrier to entry and helping them get into a work mode.

Why is writing a to-do list with only five items recommended for individuals with ADHD?

Writing a to-do list with only five items can prevent overwhelm and the feeling of being unable to accomplish tasks. It allows individuals with ADHD to focus on a manageable number of tasks and reduces the pressure of tackling an extensive list.

What is the 'do it inefficiently' productivity hack and why might it be helpful for someone with ADHD?

The 'do it inefficiently' hack involves intentionally doing tasks in a less efficient manner to break the cycle of getting stuck on the need for efficiency. It can be helpful for someone with ADHD by allowing them to start and complete tasks without getting caught up in the perfect order or method.

How does 'throwing your distraction' help in reducing barriers to productivity for individuals with ADHD?

Throwing your distraction, or physically removing it from your immediate vicinity, helps reduce the visual cues that can trigger the ADHD brain's attention regulation issues. This can lower the barriers to starting and staying focused on a task.

What is 'June bugging' and how can it be applied as a cleaning strategy for ADHD individuals?

June bugging is a cleaning strategy where one focuses on a specific, small area and allows themselves to gently return to it after getting distracted. It helps ADHD individuals by setting a clear, manageable focus and reducing the shame associated with distractions.

How does EFT tapping support emotional processing and productivity for individuals with ADHD?

EFT tapping, or emotional freedom techniques, involves tapping specific points on the face while processing difficult emotions. It can support productivity by allowing individuals to feel and process their emotions in a calm state, freeing up mental resources for task completion.

Why is it important for individuals with ADHD to celebrate their wins as they progress?

Celebrating wins as they progress is important for individuals with ADHD because their brains may not release dopamine in the same way as non-ADHD brains, making delayed gratification less effective. Continuous rewards can help maintain motivation and a sense of accomplishment.

Outlines

00:00

🕒 Overcoming Time Perception Challenges with ADHD

The speaker, Megan, introduces the Neuroc Curiosity Club, a YouTube channel tailored for individuals with potential autism or ADHD, or both. She addresses the common issue of 'time blindness' or misperception of time among individuals with ADHD, which differs from the societal expectation of linear time perception. To combat this, Megan recommends using visual timers to provide a tangible representation of time passing, helping to overcome inertia and trick the brain into working for shorter periods than anticipated.

05:04

🤝 The Power of Body Doubling for ADHD Productivity

Megan discusses the concept of 'body doubling,' where the presence of others in the same space can boost productivity for individuals with ADHD. This method does not require the company to be actively helping or even productive themselves; their mere presence can provide a supportive environment. The speaker emphasizes that this technique is beneficial regardless of whether one is introverted or extroverted.

10:08

📝 Procrastination Work and the Art of Inefficient Task Management

The script introduces 'procrastination work,' a strategy for tackling undesirable tasks by starting with something else that has a lower barrier to entry. Megan also suggests writing to-do lists with only five items to avoid feeling overwhelmed, and doing tasks inefficiently at times to break out of the loop of seeking the most efficient approach, which can be particularly paralyzing for those with ADHD.

15:08

🚫 Eliminating Distractions and the June Bug Cleaning Strategy

Megan describes the technique of physically removing distractions to reduce barriers to starting tasks. She also introduces 'June bugging,' a cleaning strategy where one focuses on a specific, small area to avoid getting overwhelmed by larger tasks. This method allows for gentle returns to the task at hand after distractions, promoting productivity without inducing shame for momentary lapses in focus.

💆‍♀️ EFT Tapping for Emotional Regulation in ADHD Productivity

The final paragraph introduces Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping, a method combining specific facial tapping points with verbal processing of emotions. This technique is said to help with emotional regulation, which can be a significant barrier to productivity for those with ADHD. By addressing emotions in a calm manner, EFT tapping can free up mental resources for task completion.

🎉 Celebrating Wins to Enhance Dopamine Release in ADHD

Megan emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins for individuals with ADHD, whose brains may not release dopamine in the same way as non-ADHD brains. This can lead to a lack of gratification after completing tasks. Continuous rewards, even in the form of self-praise or simple physical gestures, can help release feel-good hormones and maintain motivation.

Keywords

💡ADHD

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulty with sustained attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. In the video, the creator discusses various productivity hacks tailored to individuals with ADHD, aiming to help them navigate challenges associated with the disorder and improve their daily functioning.

💡Productivity hacks

Productivity hacks refer to strategies or techniques designed to increase efficiency and output in completing tasks. The video presents several such hacks specifically for people with ADHD, demonstrating how these can be adapted to work with the unique challenges of the condition, such as using visual timers to combat time misperception.

💡Time blindness

Time blindness, now more commonly referred to as a misperception of time or nonlinear understanding of time, is a concept that describes the difficulty some individuals with ADHD have in perceiving time in a linear fashion. The video script uses this term to explain why traditional time management strategies may not work for everyone and introduces the use of visual timers as a solution.

💡Visual timers

Visual timers are tools that provide a visual representation of time passing, often with a color-coded countdown. The script describes how visual timers can help individuals with ADHD overcome the inertia of starting tasks and trick themselves into working for longer periods by providing a clear visual cue of time passing.

💡Body doubling

Body doubling is a concept where the presence of another person in the same space can increase productivity, even if that person is not actively participating in the task. The video suggests that this method is particularly helpful for individuals with ADHD, as it provides a sense of companionship and accountability.

💡Procrasworking

Procrasworking is a term used to describe the act of doing something less important or enjoyable as a way to avoid a more daunting task. The script mentions this as a productivity hack for ADHD individuals who are struggling to start a task they dislike, suggesting that it can be a way to overcome inertia and get into a work mode.

💡To-do list

A to-do list is a written record of tasks to be completed. The video emphasizes the importance of limiting the to-do list to five items for individuals with ADHD to prevent feeling overwhelmed. This approach is suggested to help focus and prioritize without the pressure of a lengthy list.

💡Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a self-help technique involving tapping on certain body points while verbally processing emotions. The script explains that EFT tapping can help with productivity by allowing individuals, particularly those with ADHD, to process emotions in a calm manner, thus freeing up mental resources for task completion.

💡June bugging

June bugging is a cleaning strategy that involves focusing on a small, specific area and returning to it when distractions occur, similar to how a June bug might repeatedly try to exit through a closed window. The video suggests this method as a way for ADHD individuals to manage distractions and maintain focus on a task.

💡Celebrate wins

Celebrating wins refers to acknowledging and rewarding oneself for progress made, no matter how small. The video emphasizes the importance of immediate rewards for ADHD individuals, as the brain's reward system may not respond to delayed gratification in the same way as non-ADHD brains, thus maintaining motivation and a sense of achievement.

💡Neuroc Curiosity Club

The Neuroc Curiosity Club is the name of the YouTube channel mentioned in the script, which is specifically designed for individuals who may be autistic, have ADHD, or both, and are seeking to understand and manage their neurodiversity. The channel aims to foster a community and provide resources for navigating life with these conditions.

Highlights

The struggle of individuals with ADHD to find productivity hacks and the need for societal change to support them better.

The Neuroc Curiosity Club's focus on supporting people with potential autism or ADHD, offering a community for understanding their brains.

The concept of 'time blindness' or misperception of time in ADHD and its impact on daily life and productivity.

The use of visual timers as a productivity tool to help with the nonlinear understanding of time experienced by many with ADHD.

Strategies to overcome inertia when starting tasks by using visual timers to set and track time more effectively.

The 'body doubling' technique, where the presence of others can increase productivity for those with ADHD.

The 'procrastination working' method, where engaging in a less disliked task can help overcome the avoidance of a disliked task.

The importance of creating short to-do lists with only five items to reduce overwhelm and increase the likelihood of completing tasks.

The approach of doing tasks inefficiently to break out of the cycle of seeking the most efficient method, which can be a barrier for ADHD individuals.

The physical act of removing distractions, such as throwing a phone away, to reduce the barriers to starting tasks.

The 'June bugging' cleaning strategy, which involves focusing on a small area and returning to it after distractions, as a method for managing ADHD.

EFT tapping, a technique combining physical tapping on specific points and emotional processing, to aid in productivity by managing emotions.

The role of emotions in productivity and how processing them through methods like EFT tapping can free up mental resources.

The importance of celebrating small wins to counteract the delayed gratification often experienced by those with ADHD.

The 'get [task] done' program, offering a community and practical skills to help ADHD individuals improve productivity.

The live round of the 'get [task] done' program, providing additional live lessons and weekly coaching with the creator.

The continuous rewards system as a method to overcome the lack of dopamine release experienced by ADHD individuals after completing tasks.

Transcripts

adhders shouldn't have to be constantly searching  for productivity hacks on Instagram or Tik Tok or  

here on YouTube we shouldn't have to constantly  ask ourselves if we're actually trying hard enough  

or if we are just lazy we shouldn't have to feel  defined by our productivity or lack thereof and we  

shouldn't have to do any of that and we do we live  in the world we live in and my goal is to change  

that world but also help you survive it until  that change does come our bills relationships  

parenting and more is affected by our productivity  it shouldn't be we should have way more support  

and way less dire consequences for when we lack  productivity but that's not how things are right  

now so I want to teach you the productivity  hacks that you need to work with your ADHD

brain hi there my name is Megan and this is the  neuroc Curiosity Club the only YouTube channel  

that I know of that is specific specifically made  for people who think they might be autistic they  

might be ADHD they might be both but they're  just not sure let's get curious about our  

brains together all right ADHD productivity hack  number one is visual timers so a lot of adhders  

experience something that used to be referred to  as time blindness although the Blind and Visually  

Impaired Community has asked us to move away from  that term so instead a lot of us have started  

using the terms misperception of time or nonlinear  understanding of time and what this is how this  

works is basically it's like being colorblind  but with time instead of color it's not that  

we aren't checking the clock often enough or that  we are late because we don't care it's that we do  

not perceive the passage of time in a linear way  this is unfortunate because even though there is  

lots of interesting research about the passage of  time and how it's actually far less linear than we  

think we live in a society that practices linear  time and expects people to perceive time linearly  

and so we end up being late to things missing  things entirely forgetting about things or rushing  

out the door at the last minute or in order  to prevent all of that we end up in something  

called waiting mode this is where you have an  appointment at 3:00 p.m. it's 9:00 a.m. and you  

can't do anything because you are so terrified  of missing that appointment at 3:00 so you just  

kind of sit around afraid to get too engaged with  anything so I love my visual timer but uh so does  

my four-year-old so I'm not totally sure where it  is right now but this is what they look like this  

is a really cute rainbow one that I kind of wish I  had but mine's just pink and purple and normal and  

it's fine um but visual timers basically allow  you to set a timer and then as the time passes  

the colored section slowly starts to disappear in  order to show you what passing time actually looks  

like I primarily use my visual timer in two main  ways number one is to overcome the inertia that  

keeps me from starting a task in my head things  take so much longer than they really take most  

of the time like cleaning the kitchen feels like  a 4H hour thing for me but when I actually do it  

it usually only takes about 15 or 20 minutes but  no matter how many times I clean the kitchen for  

some reason my expectation of how long it's going  to take stays at 4 hours and that creates a lot of  

inertia a lot of resistance for me I don't want  to start a 4-Hour task so what I'll do is I'll  

set my timer for a full hour which is the longest  amount of time it can measure and I'll just start  

working and then when I finish I hit the little  pause button on top and I look at the time and  

I see how long it took and I just I'm trying to  train my brain that way to accept that this only  

takes 20 minutes and not 4 hours because it's  not sinking in without the visual element but  

I'm hoping with the visual element over time I  will start to absorb the knowledge that this only  

takes 20 minutes the second way that I use this  is to kind of trick myself into working more or  

doing something for longer so basically I'll  set the timer for 5 minutes and say you only  

have to do 5 minutes just 5 minutes and and then  you're allowed to be done but the thing is the way  

a lot of ADHD brains work mine included is that  uh we have a difficult time starting things but  

we also have a difficult time stopping things  we have an inertia problem and um if I set my  

timer for 5 minutes and I tell myself I only  have to do five minutes but then that 5 minute  

Mark hits and I'm in the middle of something  I will likely keep going and finish whatever  

is I'm working on in order to get to like a good  stopping point if that makes sense um so this can  

like trick me into working more than 5 minutes  by saying I'm only going to work 5 minutes it's  

a little bit of self- reverse psychology ADHD  productivity hack number two is body doubling  

if you haven't heard of body doubling yet you  need to it is so helpful especially for ADH  

deers what is body doubling it's basically when  other people just exist around you while you're  

trying to be productive these people don't have to  help you with your task heck they don't even have  

to be doing anything productive themselves they  just have to exist in your space this could mean  

your partner sits in your office with you just  scrolling on their phone while you try to get  

a YouTube video edited or it could mean that you  call your sister and you both kind of sit on the  

phone in silence while you do your taxes together  now I would say that this only works because I'm  

such an extrovert and I just like love being  around people but the ADHD Community actually  

seems to be pretty much in agreement on this that  this is really helpful for many of us introvert or  

extrovert ADHD productivity hack number three is  procras working if you absolutely cannot stand the  

task that you're supposed to be doing and you  cannot make yourself do it no matter how many  

of these hacks you try there's a really nice SL  terrible thing about being an adult and that is  

there's always more [ __ ] to do don't want to  clean out the garage how about you do some meal  

prep laundry sounds like a nightmare maybe it's  time to go through the mail this doesn't always  

work if the task that you want to avoid is time  sensitive but if it's just another one of those  

tasks that yeah it needs done and it probably  needs done soon but I can convince myself to  

get into work mode by working on something else  first again we have an inertia problem if you can  

overcome that not through sheer force of will  because that's nonsense but if we can overcome  

that by doing something that has a lower barrier  to entry because it interests us more or it just  

sounds less terrible for some reason do that ADHD  productivity hack number four write a to-do list  

but only five items the problem so many adhders  have with to-do lists is that they quickly spiral  

out of control and lead to so much overwhelm that  we end up doing nothing I am the queen of this my  

to-do lists are like 40 items long and like part  of me expects myself to get this done in like 2  

days I'm one person one person taking care of  three little humans and managing a household  

and running a business like and I have 8hd it's  not going to happen so when I look at my 40 item  

to-do list I just feel discouraged so what I've  started doing is making five item to-do lists I  

don't try to pick the most important things by  the way or try to do them in the most efficient  

order like oh okay I'll have a 40 item to-do list  and I'll just chunk it up into five and I'll go  

in order of like the most important and then the  most urgent and then you know all of that with  

like the Eisenhower Matrix I don't do any of that  I just write down the first five things that come  

to mind that I know need done again this won't  always work if you do have time-sensitive things  

that need done and you do need to find ways  to prioritize them but in unless something is  

truly times sensitive don't arbitrarily make it  time sensitive do things in an order that feels  

good I think this is something that comes up a  lot for adhders so like autistic and ADHD folks  

the autistic part of our brain really wants to  do things the most efficient way like I don't  

know about you but for me that's a huge part of  my autism is like I get so stuck when I can't  

do things the most efficient way and this kind of  list helps me break out of that because it's like  

okay I'm just going to write down five things that  come to mind and it's like but what if that's not  

the most efficient order it's more efficient  to start than to do nothing that has been a  

huge breakthrough for me and that leads to ADHD  productivity hack number five do it inefficiently  

sometimes I go out of my way to do a task or a  series of tasks in the most inefficient way why  

would I do that you ask and it's because I get so  stuck and hung up on doing things efficiently that  

sometimes it's helpful to be like no I'm going to  do this in the most backwards kind of way that I  

can let's say I know I need to work out well in  my head that means okay I need to work out that  

means I need to shower after I work out I can't  shower until I work out and then I get stuck right  

I get stuck in this Loop of I have to work out  I have to work out I have to work out I have to  

work out if I don't work out I can't shower and I  really want to shower cuz I feel gross but I can't  

work out because I feel gross and I just get so  stuck so what I will do is I'll shower first and  

then I'll work out which makes no goddamn sense  right no sense at all completely nonsensical but  

I actually go work out whereas I wouldn't go work  out before and then I wouldn't shower and then  

the next day would come and I would get stuck in  the same Loop and I would go far too long without  

showering like I would just be uncomfortable and  why am I doing this to myself when I could just  

do it inefficiently ADHD productivity hack number  six throw your distraction what do I mean by this  

I mean literally take whatever is distracting  you and Chuck it across the room now this is  

not me advocating for you to throw your laptop  across the room so please don't take it that way  

but what I mean is whatever is distracting you  get it physically away from you for me this does  

sometimes look like physically throwing my phone I  mean I gently toss it onto a blanket or something  

I don't just like Chuck it at the wall but I do  physically throw my phone a little bit away from  

me just so that I can like Escape its grip this  is another example of reducing the barriers to  

getting started with whatever it is you want to  get done distractions serve as barriers because  

ADH deers often have trouble regulating our  attention it's not that we have a deficit it's  

that we have a regulation issue so if there are  four things that we can see that we want to do  

but the task we need to do we can't physically  see we're going to run into a lot of barriers  

because we're going to have to get through all of  those visual cues to do something more interesting  

now if we can remove those visual cues by say  throwing your phone gently onto a blanket that's  

slightly out of sight you're going to reduce the  barriers ADHD productivity hack number seven is  

June bugging now I did not invent June bugging I  found it on Tumblr back in the day actually and I  

will go ahead and tag in the description the link  to the original post so that the original creator  

of the term gets full credit so wait what is  June bugging it's a cleaning strategy that works  

exceptionally well for ADHD folks but also anyone  else who struggles with executive functioning the  

gist is this basically June bugs when they try to  get through a screen door they kind of pick a spot  

and then they'll like Adventure away but then they  come back and they Adventure away and then they  

come back it's like they think this spot is how  they're going to get through the screen somehow  

but they keep like looking for other Alternatives  our brains work much the same way if we gently  

focus them on one task right so let's say you're  trying to clean your bedroom way too big of an  

area that would be like if the June bug was like  I'm just going to try to get through this whole  

door you know no the June bug picks a specific  spot and so should you so instead of your whole  

bedroom maybe you're just like okay the top of my  dresser is a wreck I just want to clean the top  

of my dresser okay so that's your specific spot  you're going to keep coming back to you but let's  

say you're looking at the top of your dresser and  there's some clothes so you go to the closet to  

put those away and in the closet you find an old  purse and you go through it because you know you  

left something important in there that you forgot  about and so you find the important thing but you  

also find some concert tickets and that reminds  you you were going to make a really cool shadow  

box for all the concerts you've been to so you  pull out your phone and you get on Amazon you  

start searching for shadow boxes do you see the  problem this happens to so many of us and it makes  

cleaning really hard what June bugging does is it  basically gives you permission to get distracted  

but it also encourages you to gently return to  your area without shame when you find yourself  

on Amazon searching for shadow boxes instead of  saying well I'm already this far I might as well  

keep going don't get into the sunk cost fallacy  just acknowledge that you're not doing what you  

set out to do and that's okay set down your phone  and return to the top of your dresser if you want  

to learn more about June bugging and how to  implement it as an ADHD I have a whole module  

on it in my get [ __ ] done program which you can  check out more about in the description below ADHD  

productivity hack number eight is EFT tapping so  if you haven't heard of EFT tapping at first it's  

going to sound very out there but I'm telling  you it is scientific supported both according  

to traditional Chinese medicine and traditional  Western medicine so EFT stands for emotional  

Freedom techniques and EFT tapping is when you tap  really specific spots mostly on your face um while  

talking yourself through a difficult emotion  my therapist likes to say it's kind of like an  

exposure exercise you expose yourself to really  difficult or frustrating emotions that you would  

normally bottle up or repress or you know project  onto other people and instead you really allow  

yourself to feel them which can feel deeply scary  but because you're tapping these really specific  

spots you actually are calm while you're going  through the difficult emotion instead of getting  

really amped up the way this works according to  traditional Chinese medicine is that the places  

you're tapping are Meridian points where energy  tends to get stuck and the thesis of traditional  

Chinese medicine is that the flow of energy is  what keeps us healthy and happy and so by tapping  

these areas you are encouraging Flow by the way  I'm not a traditional Chinese medicine expert  

that's just like my paraphrasing my understanding  of how it works if you have a better understanding  

of traditional Chinese medicine please please  please share what you know about EFT tapping  

in the comments according to Western medicine the  spots that you're tapping help stimulate the vagus  

nerve and it helps stimulate your parasympathetic  nervous system which is the part of your nervous  

system that helps you calm down it's like the  anti fighter flight so as you tap these spots  

you're getting calmer and calmer which helps  you deal with a difficult emotion through a  

calm lens instead of through a distorted very  high emotion lens so what does this have to  

do with productivity exactly everything literally  everything emotions are amazing and I don't think  

they're bad at all but they can very much get  in the way of getting [ __ ] done because our  

emotions demand to be felt and when we refuse to  do that it's kind of like sticking some gum in the  

gears right everything just kind of gets stuck  and it's really hard to move forward even with  

non-emotional tasks because part of your brain is  using tons of energy to shove your emotions away  

so when we take the time to process our emotions  especially through something like EFT tapping  

where you can do so without getting super super  amped up and freaked out um something that helps  

you feel calm and feel your difficult emotions  it can help the gears keep moving forward so you  

can do some EFT on a difficult emotion and then  you're like okay I have brain power freed up in  

order to do this like basic cleaning task and ADHD  productivity hack number nine is to celebrate your  

wins as you go the ADHD reward system in our  brains does not work the same as a non ADHD  

reward system delayed gratification just isn't  very much a thing for us and I don't mean that  

in a super like entitled Millennial kind of way  like give me what I want right now it's not like  

that it's that the way dopamine releases in our  brain is different compared to the way dopamine  

releases in a non-adhd brain we can work really  hard at something over a long period of time and  

we can get it done but at the end of it we don't  feel gratified we don't get that burst of dopamine  

that non adhders get we know we should be proud  of ourselves we know we should feel good but the  

chemistry in our brain just isn't lining up with  that over time this can really wear us down and  

like I'm getting a little emotional talking about  it because it sucks to work so hard at something  

and then not even feel like it was worth it  at the end even though everyone says they're  

so proud of you and you objectively know you did  something cool but you just kind of feel meh and  

eventually when this happens enough you start to  feel like what's the point in doing anything the  

best way to combat this is with continuous rewards  instead of just one big reward at the end every  

time you make just a little bit of progress toward  your goal I want you to freaking celebrate and by  

the way celebrating yourself and celebrating your  effort doesn't have to look like spending money if  

money is tight and you're like well I can't  celebrate myself yes you can this can be as  

simple as wrapping yourself in hug and swaying  back and forth and just telling yourself I am  

doing so good I'm so proud this can help release  some oxytocin which isn't dopamine but still is a  

feel good hormone and can really help us keep  going so those are my nine ADHD productivity  

hacks and if you want to learn more or if you  want to interact with a community of people who  

are also trying to be more productive and work  with their brain and not against it I really  

hope you will go to the description and check  out the get [ __ ] done program it is the only  

program that I'm aware of that incorporates both  emotional skills and practical skills alongside a  

community in order to help people People Like Us  get more done oh and if you're seeing this before  

March 18th we're starting a live round which means  I am teaching all of the lessons live in addition  

to weekly group coaching with me so you get 2  hours of time with me every single week for 17  

weeks but if it's after March 18th please don't  stress you can still join the program is still  

incredible and I can't wait to see you there  that's all for me today I will see you all next

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