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Series: What are your ADHD Tools of Thumb? (self.adhd)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by cheese_greater to c/adhd

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By that I mean what are some powerful and simple basic applied techniques or behaviors that are really useful you've developed or discovered in your life that makes things work or improve.

Lets keep them simple and powerful 🧙‍♂️

Let people on the phone know that you don't mind if something is taking a bit longer and that you're cool and with them whatever happens. Say something like, its okay I'm not in a rush ☺️

They'll appreciate taking some of the pressure off and showing you are a receptive audience (you're rooting for them) and I've found it to get superior outcomes since I started doing it, even tho I was always generally polite previously

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Apple user here: Shortcuts.

Being able to design lil applettes that take a click or two out of doing a task is a lifesaver.

For instance, going into the clock app and setting a timer is at least a 9-step process (starting from unlocking your device). I made a shortcut to make it a 5-step process.

When I’m trying to hold something in short term memory (especially during a conversation), it’s a struggle

[–] paraphrand 6 points 2 months ago

I’d recommend asking Siri for that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Here’s my quick timer shortcut I built to keep on my Home Screen. Maybe it will be helpful to someone.

Edit: forgot to link the shortcut 😂