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Aug 13, 2014 at 06:42 PM
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How do u put a schedule for the day together? I can make a do list ten mile long, but never accomplish one thing. What on a schedule? Eat, get up, watch tv???
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Aug 13, 2014 at 08:06 PM
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Long lists are kind of overwhelming. Maybe picking no more than 3 things you want to accomplish that day.
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Aug 13, 2014 at 08:38 PM
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Don't feel alone. I set an alarm to work on one task for 10 minutes and then move to another. I have ADHD and it works for me.
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Aug 14, 2014 at 07:40 AM
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I keep a long running to do list, so I don't forget anything, eventually.
 Each day, I pick something off of it (or even a few thing off of it) to fit in between listing first the stuff I have to do do such as marking down things like appointments, obligations, and now work, first, then filling in what I just what feel like doing, can get done, and fit the rest in as I can. Or then there the days that feel like doing absolutely nothing but loafing when I wake up, sometimes I "schedule" that too for that day if don't have to be anywhere else.
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Aug 14, 2014 at 10:46 AM
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I also have ADHD and using a timer does not work for me. Within about 2 minutes I am distracted and just do not hear the timer. |
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Aug 17, 2014 at 03:55 PM
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Aug 17, 2014 at 07:28 PM
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sprik, I like your avatar pic
 Hmm. I wish I had a good answer for your question. I either keep in mind what I need to do, or I make a list. Then I just do it. Just as I would be on time for work and do my job...I do the same thing at home. |
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Aug 19, 2014 at 02:36 PM
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The schedule is not the problem.
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Aug 20, 2014 at 06:53 PM
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For me it's not so much about making the list, as it is about following it. I literally have to follow it in order, or I'll forget something(s) or do them poorly because of distraction. I too, have ADD.
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