ADHD TIPS that actually work for ARTISTS

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  • @jjfan8540
    @jjfan8540 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +177

    immediately considered procrastinating on watching this video

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Haha we’ve all been there

    • @Evandaman1
      @Evandaman1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @JerrBaybEe
      @JerrBaybEe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I literally scrolled past three times doing the same thing 🤣

  • @Sehrena
    @Sehrena 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Something I do (that I didn't realize until somebody put words to it) is what I call "time and place." As people with adhd, we don't feel time, right? For me, time isn't time, time is a place. And our environment and routines can tell us what "time" we are in.
    Have you ever been working hard, you're really feeling the groove listening to a playlist, podcast, stream, etc? But when that playlist ends, you can't focus anymore, and picking another playlist just doesn't get you in the same productive groove. That's because your brain connected that playlist with "the working place", and when it ends, you're no longer in that place. It sounds mumbo jumbo I'm sure, but if this sounds familiar to you, try this.
    When it's time for me to work/play/whatever, I change something about my environment that is always in my view. For example, I sit at my work desk, and I put down a blue sticky note just out of my working zone. It's not in the way, but I can always see it, and I start working on my task. When it's time to switch tasks, I put down a different color sticky note, then transition to the next task. Think of it like commuting to work - that's a transition period - and once you get to your job it's now "time to work." Except this is much simpler than a full blown commute.
    I still have the typical adhd hangups with task switching, like sometimes it feels impossible to switch that sticky note. 😂 But I find it's much less distracting than getting up, searching for a new podcast/playlist, then getting completely distracted and my day vanishes. You can also have fun with it! If you have little trinkets or figurines you like, put them in your workspace and switch those out with different items rather than sticky notes.
    This has helped me as a wfa artist, and I hope it can help someone else out there too. Forgive me for rambling on, the meds kicked in. 💀

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Nooo no this is actually a great idea, thank you so much for sharing! I think I do something similar just subconsciously, but I didn’t realize I could do that intentionally. I have certain podcasts I listen to when I’m at work vs when I’m trying to relax or at home. Much to think about 🤔

    • @ZoraVisions
      @ZoraVisions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh my gosh that makes so much sense

    • @beesmcgee4223
      @beesmcgee4223 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for this great tip! Maybe smells could work too, like a certain scented candle

    • @ChantalM3
      @ChantalM3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This reminds me of something I recommended to my writer brother (I never tried it myself, so I don't know for sure that it works). He uses his laptop for writing, and I suggested he have a different user specifically for writing use. That way, his brain associates that particular background and icon setup with writing, instead of ALL the other things he uses his laptop for.
      ETA: I think this could also work with specific work clothes. Sometimes, when I'm in cleaning/tidying mode, I wear a tool belt with cleaning supplies in it. I might even try wearing specific aprons or other pieces of clothing/bracelets based on what I want to focus on. Now my brain is excited about this! I love making friendship bracelets. Maybe I could attach a task focus to each bracelet, and the ones I wear in a day remind me visually of what I'm working on/need to work on.

  • @thecaptainsnark
    @thecaptainsnark 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    love the timing. "why do I feel moody..oh right my meds I need to take those." 30 seconds later "..take ur meds."

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can totally relate haha

  • @JimmieHammel
    @JimmieHammel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    I've tried body doubling soooo many times, not only can I not focus when I'm in the room with someone else, I ruin THEIR focus too. 😅
    Coffee shops just turn the inside of my brain to pure chaos. Trying to focus while I'm in any public place feels like screaming static in my brain.
    I'm better off using an accountability partner. Telling someone what work I'm planning to do, then going to do that work, then reporting back what work I got done.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      For sure, ADHD symptoms can be so different from person to person. Glad you found something that works for you!

    • @NinaKatharinaWeber
      @NinaKatharinaWeber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Maybe Focusmate could work for you, because they are not actually in the same room as you.
      I‘ve met a lot of neurodivergent people on there; there are e.g. autistics who prefer to connect without sound and just type the greeting. It‘s indicated by icons in the profile.

    • @Blackflyer1
      @Blackflyer1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I body double with someone on the phone. Or no talking if in person

    • @SamirCCat
      @SamirCCat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@siamystery Yeah, our experiences are very different. I have adhd but you lost me completely in the end where you talked about 8 hours and full-time job. I'm unable to work at all because of my mental disorders, and if I get 1 hour done of my creative writing every day, along with keeping up with household chores and personal hygiene, it's a fantastic day. 8 hours?? I just feel like an alien on the wrong planet...
      But the tip about writing down what's on your mind to stop the washing machine of thoughts and plans from whirling sounds like a good thing. Just writing it all down without order, and then organising and rewrite it, must feel very satisfying.

    • @SamirCCat
      @SamirCCat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I can absolutely not focus while out in public either. It's the least likely place I'll be able to focus. I have anxiety constantly, sensory overload VERY quickly, and I can never relax since maybe a stranger might approach me and talk to me. I HATE being out it public. I need the whole next day to rest after having done errands, been to a café or something like that. I do have strong autistic traits, so while my adhd is happy that we buy new shiny stuff my brain is close to shutdown and I just want to get home where it's quiet and I'm alone.

  • @wornouthoodie
    @wornouthoodie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    "Focus is a muscle" writing this down so I don't forget- awesome advice!

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Amelia_PC
    @Amelia_PC 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I'm a hyper-focused artist, especially when I'm writing and creating thumbnails/layouts for pages for my creator-owned stuff (I'm a comic book artist). But when I'm working for some clients... Man, I have super ADHD and it takes me 5 times longer to finish anything. I stop every 5 minutes to do something else, losing concentration with the slightest distraction. But when I work on my own projects, I can sit and not move for hours, totally focused on my tasks. I never stay in the zone when working for others (I try my best, even winning awards), but I just don't enter the Flow State. NEVER! But my own projects? Man, I'm a Zen master with total focus and immersion in the Flow State, being as creative as possible.
    Sometimes, I think ADHD is just our spirit and mind screaming at things we don't like to do and are forced to do.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I can completely relate to this. Thanks for sharing!

  • @miezepups15
    @miezepups15 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    This is a perfect example of how diverse neurodiversity actually is.
    I'm autistic and the ADHD accessibility feature of the pretty loud music makes it very hard for me to focus on your voice, plus your speech tempo is at the upper limit of what I can follow.
    So what some neurodivergents need to acdess this is the exact thing that makes this impossible for me to access :))))))
    (It's okay, this video isn't for me, anyways, I just find it funny. I just wish, creators who explicitly address Autistics would stop using background music or upload a version without it -.-)

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank you for the feedback! will keep in mind for next time

    • @barbaralawrence6226
      @barbaralawrence6226 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      As soon as I heard the loud high pitched beep I stopped the video. Then I saw words on the screen so tried again. The music made it impossible for me to focus on the words I stopped the video and read a few comments, then saw yours. I completely agree, for me personally.

    • @notmydidea
      @notmydidea 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@siamystery i just put it on 1.5x speed, as recommended and used subtitles (i'm also a pretty fast reader).

  • @DreamscapingDesign
    @DreamscapingDesign 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Love seeing videos from smaller creators pop up

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!

  • @ArtByJUSTSAM
    @ArtByJUSTSAM 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I LOVE that this was recommended to me. If nothing else, this makes me feel seen and not to be so hard on myself. Thank you.

  • @gabbysanders409
    @gabbysanders409 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Bold of you to assume i watch youtube on anything other than 1.5x speed 😂

  • @iamamandamyrick
    @iamamandamyrick 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you!!! I don't have a creative job, but I do a lot of creative projects on the side. Also, hearing how you've improved really gives me some hope that I can improve too!

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @katherineelliott1004
    @katherineelliott1004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your video is great but the background music compete with your voice , al least for me is harder to focus , but I did finish the video :) , thank you for sharing .

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I’ve had a lot of people comment on that, thank you for letting me know! Will def look out for that in future videos. Hope it helped and thanks for watching!

  • @Moonstreamfeline
    @Moonstreamfeline 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    thank you for this

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Noted! Thank you for pointing that out

  • @QuirkyGeek17
    @QuirkyGeek17 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    As a diagnosed but untreated ADHD creative, I'm really glad TH-cam recommended this to me today :) thank you!

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! Hope it helps

  • @zadayaz
    @zadayaz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    very useful vid, definitely going to have to check out that focusmate site and the noise canceling headphones. I also find having like, weekly meetups with other creative friends to talk about what we've done since we've last met up and what progress weve made on projects helps me, it gives me a "i need to have this done by x day" deadline that i can work towards, since i have a hard time with long term goals or holding myself accountable.
    the pomdoro timer helps me personally, but only if i don't stick to it religiously, it helps when i find myself zoning out/getting distracted mid tasks to be like "ok i only have like 15 minutes left before i can take a break, i can make those count" when its gotten me into the flow i need i tend to work longer, but give myself leeway on the break times to get out my restless energy/briefly do whatever random thing i thought of while working. i use it more as a guideline to keep myself on track rather than a strict thing. also morning exercise, hate it but it does help burn off my restless energy so i dont get the "i need to pace" impulse in the middle of working.
    this comment got kinda long oops 😅

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhh I never thought of using a timer as a suggestion instead of a strict thing, that’s a good point! Thank you so much for your insight, I hope focusmate is helpful for you

  • @raigicide
    @raigicide 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for this! So may of our habits overlap!
    I'm undiagnosed but the brown noise thing 100% helps and I do the same thing when I have mundane stuff. Put on something with dialogue (but low impact) and just let it run in the back vs when I really have to laser focus and it's just noise or a lo-fi beat. Great video as always! Especially the giving ourselves some grace part ^^

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing!! Glad it was helpful

  • @LaNoir.
    @LaNoir. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "speed up this video" _comes from another video with sped up setting_ ...I think I'm right here.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do the same thing and then I’m like wait why are they talking fast LOL

  • @OujoYunieSS
    @OujoYunieSS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was super useful, thank you!
    One thing on the video if you accept criticism - the music's volume is about the same as your voice so it's difficult to focus on what you are saying. I think the music is actually unnecessary, it might be just me but I found it to be distracting.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah yeah I definitely messed up with the music haha a lot of people have mentioned it 😅 thank you for watching!

  • @-orczy-5111
    @-orczy-5111 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't have ADHD, but I do have a hard time focusing on stuff I need to get done.
    Thanks for the tips, the one about a body double is actually such a common sense thing but I never registered it as such. No wonder my schoolmates say I'm always "in the zone" while in the workshop. It's because there are people around. I've had the same experience while doing stuff in our garden while my dad would do other things. It just helps! I'm planning on going outside more to work on projects, so that I can get some fresh air, sunshine, and get things done.
    Music also helps, but more often than not, if it's songs I know/like, I'll get easily distraced. So soundtracks to movies are a better alternative for me. Having no music at all doesn't work though, as I just make up random scenarios in my head a lot...
    Anxiety is also a great motivator, but I noticed myself not being any more productive when just setting timelines for myself, for my passion projects. Sure, I announced this and that on social media, so people might have expectations, but they're not affecting me in real life. So I'm not sure how I can pressure myself into working on my own, not school related projects I WANT TO WORK ON, but just can't seem to be able to. Strange.
    Thank you! :D

  • @NinaKatharinaWeber
    @NinaKatharinaWeber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I followed your rec to speed up the video to keep me engaged. But (at least for me) it didn‘t work with the constant background music. It speeds up, almost comically so, and overlays your voice. Apart from that: enjoyed your video.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for letting me know! Will definitely keep that in mind for next time

  • @apoptosisink
    @apoptosisink 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you..this helps alot and thanks for the 1.5 recommendation!

  • @chuzzbot
    @chuzzbot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great distraction, thanks.

  • @mslala26
    @mslala26 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve never heard of Focus Mate before! Body doubling helps me a lot but I usually get distracted when I try to do it with my friends so this sounds really helpful.
    Also for folks that find the music distracting, I put the volume down and watched the video with captions and it wasn’t too bad.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching!

  • @dumpling1987
    @dumpling1987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really liked all your advice and tips. I think it works for everyone to have good routines that would help make the day feel less stressful. Thanks for sharing!

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching :)

  • @brandydinsmore8214
    @brandydinsmore8214 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keeping up with supplies and keeping them organized in some easy way to use then is my biggest frustration.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t work with traditional art supplies but when I used to I had the same problem haha

  • @kantui525
    @kantui525 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't consider myself to have ADHD but I thought it might have some helpful tips regardless....I had to watch this twice because I forgot to listen the first time.

  • @jodiesmith2984
    @jodiesmith2984 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to watch this in parts 😭

  • @TheDog2137
    @TheDog2137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so happy that I saw you in recommendations ❤ thanks

  • @cryoflower
    @cryoflower 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg hi sia!! this randomly popped up on my recommended videos, how cool to see you're being picked up by the algorithm!! :D This is also a really useful video and I'll definitely try to keep these in mind as a fellow ADHD-er haha

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahhh omg thank you Lucy!! glad it helps! I’ve had quite a few friends and coworkers message me, I guess the algorithm is definitely doing it’s thing lol

  • @vyse4907
    @vyse4907 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually useful and actionable advice. I have been doing some of it already but there are new aspects and tips I will try out. Thanks a ton :)

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ohboi1205
    @ohboi1205 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i put this video on to work and listen and went to the comments and im distracted

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 relatable

  • @ellegrrace
    @ellegrrace 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we are the artists of the world us adhd girls ❤

  • @mickicarson8701
    @mickicarson8701 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate the tips at the top of the video ❤

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @legeekessayiste7015
    @legeekessayiste7015 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video, thank you for the tips !

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're so welcome!

  • @collinwang3259
    @collinwang3259 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    super helpful - gonna try these tips asap

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Jules_Dufresne
    @Jules_Dufresne 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this ❤❤

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching!

  • @kedelstein7312
    @kedelstein7312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found this very helpful.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to help!

  • @mariesoleil48
    @mariesoleil48 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As an add and hsp I can't follow your video cause I can't blend out the background music. From what I was able to get there is some great and helpful information but unfortunately not accessible for me

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yeah my bad, a lot of ppl have commented on that 😅 i'm going to be uploading more adhd related videos soon

  • @MunishKumarCGI
    @MunishKumarCGI 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You!

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome!

  • @ssspongebob6803
    @ssspongebob6803 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What if your not medicated or diagnosed but have the symptoms

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the pointers from my video can be implemented by anyone, regardless of ADHD. I’m not medicated either. Hope that helps :)

  • @angela_somanythings5670
    @angela_somanythings5670 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 😊

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome 😊

  • @ruthan3370
    @ruthan3370 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this video motivated me to stop watching youtube and do a brain dump! (then I came back and watched the rest lol)

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to help :)

  • @Jadebones
    @Jadebones 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:18
    You guys get shit done?
    As in "finished"??
    I don't get a single damn project, drawing, etc. past 3/4 before I find myself working on something else....

  • @crazyanimalmama
    @crazyanimalmama 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm 45 seconds in and I don't think I'll even finish your video. The background music is extremely distracting and that annoying beep at the beginning already aggravated me.
    It might be helpful to consider that many of us with ADHD also have auditory processing disorder and sensory processing disorder. Loud unexpected noises make me angry and additional background noise makes it difficult to hear what you're saying.

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for letting me know, will definitely pay more attention to that for future videos now

  • @ellegrrace
    @ellegrrace 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    doing my uni final project i am struggling so much please help me 😢

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m sorry to hear that! Hopefully the tips in the video help? Or you can DM me on ig if you still need help afterwards! @siamystery

    • @KateTries
      @KateTries 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got this!! I believe in you!!!

  • @ellegrrace
    @ellegrrace 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im taking a stimulant xenidate xl methylphenidate but I am looking into fast-release as it gives me insane sleep issues 😂

  • @nixantcreatives
    @nixantcreatives 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    switches from 1.75x to 1.5x cause video said so

  • @ellegrrace
    @ellegrrace 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you reminded me to take my meds 😂whoops

  • @Redmoon074
    @Redmoon074 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was expecting you to speak slowly after that warning but you talk in a normal speed a lot of people are nervous and speak faster maybe that's why you think you're speaking slowly

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good to know! I thought I sounded slow while I was editing the video, guess it’s all subjective

  • @reneerasinger-tq1qd
    @reneerasinger-tq1qd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lose the music. Can't hear or focus on your voice

  • @NinaKatharinaWeber
    @NinaKatharinaWeber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 40 herz music: Huberman has a whole episode about music and focus. He links the studies on his website. So thankfully better than a placebo.

  • @ihazskinpv
    @ihazskinpv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i got distracted and missed like 3min of the video

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happens to all of us haha

  • @ArmedeoArgyle
    @ArmedeoArgyle หลายเดือนก่อน

    Quit after 40 s in this video cause its getting boring and start searching for another videos with same subject. Damn! I hate my brain.

  • @30yearsoldiam1
    @30yearsoldiam1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is no evidence that adhd is linked to creativity. This whole Video is just lazy.

  • @calihhan4706
    @calihhan4706 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Immediatly drawn off by this generalizations. There's not one adhd, there's not one type of artists.
    Just another video for self diagnosted tiktok adhd people 😢

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m not self diagnosed lol I understand if the video is not relatable for you, but you don’t need to invalidate everyone else’s diagnoses

    • @bingusslingus7020
      @bingusslingus7020 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Generalizations are useful. You can't account for every single variable, this video will definitely be useful to a lot of people.

  • @sashabushell
    @sashabushell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Probs one of the most boring adhd videos I've seen. However there's a few things a bit whack with this, and it seems really pre-school compared to other videos, however.. I feel like this video is scraping the bottom of the barrel with addressing very low hanging fruit. Also.. if you're a creative, your adhd won't get in the way, you'll have hyperfocus with art as it's not a 'task' and you wanna do it anyway..
    Obviously it's her work, so assuming she sees it as a task..

    • @siamystery
      @siamystery  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Womp womp

  • @someguynamedelan
    @someguynamedelan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I realize I have undiagnosed ADHD. Especially after Quarantine, the more negative aspects became worse. I've been watching and listening to audiobooks on the subject. It's nice to see a familiar face. (Signed former WildCanary co-worker.)

  • @WayneScank
    @WayneScank 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content. The music is annoying 😢

  • @joaocardoletto
    @joaocardoletto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My focus progressively decreases when moving from thumbnails week to rough week and then cleanup week.
    Creative decisions are my fuel, so I absolutely love thumbnails, Im ok with roughs but I hate cleanup.
    Cleanup week feels absolutely boring. It feels like switching to a completely different job, one that I don’t like and feel tempted to procrastinate.