1. Self Acceptance. (Couldn't agree more!) 2. Success brings clues. A why. Novel. Social support. A plan. 3. Consistent health / wellness routine via ingrained habits. Sleep, excercise, hydration. Manage your energy. 4. Weekly routine / rhythm. Take guesswork out of what you do. 5. Avoid picking up new things until the old thing is done. Helps avoid overwhelm, reduces need to prioritise, and so limits decision paralysis. 6. A system that works for you
😂😂😂 procasta-learner. I feel so seen😂❤❤ I do this all the time especially with books I want to read. I'll start reading a book and then I'll find another book that I want to read and I'll get it from the library and have a stack of them somehow thinking they're still Elementary level (you thin and easy to read😂)and I can just knock them all out at once😂 but over the years I've noticed my reading speed has greatly decreased🤔
OK I do this... Here is my work around. I buy pack of mini moleskin journals. One journal per book and rubber banded together when not in use. I don't try an remember anything and give myself permission to stop at any point. Some books I only need whats in a chapter or 2. As, I move through the book I make a very simple note of the concept and page # in the book that I need - maybe write down my thoughts or questions to think on later. That's it and go back to it as needed. I get overwhelmed easily and then get mad because I had a really good thought or question but lost it because I had nowhere to put the thought. Still refining my process but now my books have a thought journal and I'll never forget.
I need to have a purpose. If there is no purpose, I drift. I get nothing except the essentials done & that’s normally at the last minute before my husband gets home.
I'm definitely a procrati-learner. The big problem is when I go down a rabbithole for something I think will help me reach my goals, but it ends up taking so much time that I realize I'm just treading water. I'm finding that turning off the wi-fi unless I have an actual purpose for being online is really helping. Today, anyway.
That is the absolute best term to describe me. Pulling myself out of the research void to see I still have nothing tangible is so annoying, I swear. I think I'll try your idea. Hopefully it's one I'll be able to keep in my back pocket and not convince myself out of actually doing lol
A huge THANK YOU 🙏 Caren for making these helpful videos. So honest and relatable, but more than anything-useful! I’m going to steal your wellness and weekly routine and adapt as needed! Main takeaway today is not to start something new until the existing thing is DONE ✅
This reminded me that I was so successful with college because I had taken a time management class at the start and had a structured regimen to follow everyday that pretty much guaranteed success. If I didn’t have it I would have been lost in worrying and overwhelm. Yes to everything in this video. A+
Yes. Doing certain things on certain days is the key. For me, it’s been outside the home one day, inside the home the next day, a full day on the computer Tuesdays, sometimes Thursdays, groceries Sunday delivery = meal prep. If I pick up the groceries instead, Meal Prep Mondays. This has been so helpful. Cheers.
I've been feeling so unbelievably burned out and misunderstood, thank you sooo much for your channel and your hard work to share this, I just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching! I run my own business and have 3 kids, a husband, only one car, 3 parrots and a dog and everything is on my priority list and none of it gets done and I'm in a constant state of anxiety. Can't wait to make these changes in my life!
The biggest helpful reminder from this video was when you mentioned that you had a coach for your fitness competitions. It reminded me how important "body doubling" is for ADHD. I am self-employed and most of my work does not have a deadline, so I have such a hard time getting the tedious things done. It also helps in my personal life - fitness, house cleaning, etc. Thanks for the reminder.
I think this is one of the most useful ADHD video's I've ever watched. At not one millisecond did i feel even slightly put into a box I didn't like, and at every time I felt like I got real, good, actually tested and approved by you, tools and strategies. The planning out a set day for daily and weekly things is great, the asking "what's important", and, oh, the accepting of where I'm at (!), the not starting new things before what I've decided to do is put into action already, the having a wellness routine (!!). And probably more ❤️ oh yeah, thank you 😊🧡
Now that I'm on medication, I've learned I can "brain" again, be creative and focused again, but not two days in a row. Im trying to arrange my life (the parts I can control, anyway), so I can "brain" one day, then do less brain-heavy stuff the next, and set up a schedule, basically. Getting stuff done and moving forward every other day is infinitely better than no days. 😊
@@Sypeth and it can really throw us off if we don't work it into the plan, I've found. Add in random migraines, and it can feel impossible to move forward on anything! ❤
@@CarenMagill I'm figuring out all sorts of little helpers. My guy came home the other day and said, "You wrote on the refrigerator, wtf?" He'd noticed my Daily and Weekly Done/Not Done headers, where I've put labeled magnets that say things like Doggie Breakfast, Check Mail, Water Plants, etc. Not so much to remind me to do them, but so I know if I did, and can stop worrying about them. 😁
Yes I feel you. I don’t take the time to actually do the things I’ve learned about. It’s almost like I need a coach or a group that will help me to do that. It’s accountability which is hard to do alone.
What you've said resonates with me too. I'm a procrasti-learner. I always feel like I need accountability from other people. I think clearer when other people are around and monitoring what I'm doing. Body doubling is such a game changer (provided we do it with people who aren't going to distract us).
"What am I optimizing for?" What a great way to set priorities. I just hate setting goals because I don't follow through usually but to think about "optimizing" is very empowering. Thank you.
I haven't been formally diagnosed, but I this resonates on all the levels. Procrastination and overwhelm are serious enemies to me, and I agree - having routine helps. This video also gave me some good tips, like looking at the structure in place when I have been successful. Thanks for this!
Sometimes when you are talking I have to make sure it’s not me talking 😂 your videos and talks resonate so much with me, diagnosed at 33 and now 39 I’ve learned so much yet still have so much to work out
Thank you for all of these tips, this video is an absolute gem. I was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD (at 33 years of age) which has been an absolute game changer for me. I can now find tailored solutions such as the solutions you are providing in this video, where as before I would try to implement neurotypical solutions and would inevitably fail which would continue the frustration and procrastination. Keep up the great work.
This video was right on time for me‼️ Most helpful tip for me right now - have a day for each task 4:39 - 4:52 Very helpful... needed this 😅 Thanks so much 💜
Maybe I'll just plan this out here: Monday: radio some weeks, studying Tidy up home Tuesday: studying Plants and laundry Wednesday: studying, study-group Bathroom and entrance OR DnD (split every 2nd week) Thursday: study out to get stuff done, lunch date (w me or other(s)) Ease out, chill, no tasks, maybe offline Friday: Study Social stuff or self-time Saturday: perhaps leftover studying, but not after 12: 40 Vacuuming, if home, otherwise Monday Sunday: a quick planning of the week, and meal planning (not prep) Outside for longer than normal, or go on a DATE 😊🧡 Perhaps (max 2 hours) of studying
And wellness: Less than 20 minutes (!!) of cardio and/or strength every day but Sunday Can be switched for a run, can be up to 30 min. Meditation every day Conscious breathing every day Dance to music every day Evening meditation every day Air out often See people every day/get out of the home 🥰❤️ Go to bed at 22: 40 🥰❤️
"your brain is a terrible place for things you need to remember." Too true. I've given up on the idea that I can remember a thing just because it's important. If it's more important, then I'd better leave myself more reminders.
Thanks, Caren! I appreciate your content. Being recently diagnosed adhd inattentive at 45 (and having 2 kids with adhd) - I'm just now beginning to understand why I've always been so "different" - an entrepreneur who hacks her way through life, because she had to!
❤ every single thing you say in this video is like an eye opening omg moment. Thank-you for putting this and other videos online. Its a fabulous help in understanding … accepting and dealing with ADHD. I’m now trying to come to terms with acceptance. Its so hard to link past failures/actions in this context. Although at the same time understanding the successes and how they occurred is also a great insight too. It puts a whole new perspective on my life to date! 😊
Thank you for this video! I am frequently faced with 20+ tasks and projects that I have a very difficult time prioritizing. I have learned to track them and keep them "on my plate" all the time, and I recently loaded these tasks into an LLM and it actually helped me prioritize them based upon organizational impact and my job/role, which helped me prioritize because of course, executive function is weak with us. I'm not used to asking my bosses/leadership for help with prioritizing (not sure honestly I would get the help, they also seem overwhelmed), but using an LLM helped a little. This is important but not urgent stuff though. Urgent tasks are easy to complete for me (avoid a crisis/damage), but non-urgent important is very difficult for me to prioritize.
This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing all this information in such a well organized way. What resonated with me in the video was the idea of how novelty helps us stay engaged.
Cool Caren! Finally I can listen to things that are close to me instead of another guide „how to get things done” that work for mass but not for me repeating all the stuff
I am learning to resist letting other people’s rhythm blow mine up. If I have a plan, I need to stay on track and not follow someone else’s lead to terminal break time
If I could consistently adhere to "non-negotiables" I wouldn't need any help. Id' be unstoppable. My issue is that I know all of the things I should be doing; I just don't do it consistently.
Good video, I've just subscribed. I've achieved big academic goals such as a degree, learning 3 languages to a professional level, a professional postgrad qualification for my previous career which was absolutely grueling, and a distinction in a college course for my new career. My issue has been not knowing how to transfer my study skills to be successful in work/business. I also think in some ways it was easier to be successful 10-20 years ago due to the lack of distractions. A lot of modern day success is about being disciplined not to watch reels, shorts, TH-cam all day. I'm going to check out Notion now, I keep hearing people mention it.
Get curious about why you were so successful in school and try to build similar structure into your work life. Was the the topics you studied? the structure? The routines? Success always leaves clues
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *Understanding personal productivity beyond completing tasks: exploring how to motivate oneself towards productivity.* 00:13 *The variability of energy and focus in individuals with ADHD and strategies to enhance predictability in productivity.* 01:10 *Emphasizing self-acceptance and curiosity post ADHD diagnosis to improve productivity by identifying personal 'bright spots'.* 02:03 *The importance of external structures, like having a plan and social support, in starting and completing challenging tasks.* 03:02 *The critical role of a consistent wellness routine in sustaining energy and productivity, including sleep, exercise, hydration, and stress management techniques.* 04:24 *Creating a weekly rhythm or routine to reduce cognitive load and increase productivity by assigning specific tasks to specific days.* 05:34 *The strategy of completing current projects before taking on new ones to avoid overwhelm and increase focus.* 07:09 *Prioritizing tasks by determining what is most important at the moment to manage overwhelm and increase productivity.* 09:41 *Utilizing Notion as a flexible productivity system to manage tasks, databases, and schedules in a novel way, supporting increased productivity.* 11:31 *Reflecting on the impact of structured systems on life, highlighting benefits like reduced overwhelm, increased confidence, and the ability to achieve goals.* Made with HARPA AI
Thanks a lot. All the info is so accurate as recent diagnosed ADHD all if this makes so much sense. Will stop punishing me for not being that much productive and will implement these strategies to motivate myself more. 💕
5:50 I listen to this, as I have more than 40 chrome tabs open, many of these are half-watched or unwatched youtube videos or news articles I thought I needed to read, but have not. Some of these as I skim through them have been there so long, they are no longer relevant. Thank you for a video that will assist in serious change not just in my productivity, but also in reducing stress levels in my life because reduced multi-focus situations.
I really struggle with prioritizing what's really most important - not what I think is most important. I'm the sole bread winner in my family - and I'm an online creator. I'm pulled in so many directions, it is hard for me to stop and say - what are the things that are going to make a BIG difference in moving my business forward instead of making me feel 'busy' when that productivity is a lie. I'm a huge procrasti-learner (YT is my vice more than courses), and my FOMO of what to drop to give myself space to actually work in the space I need to work on is really my hardest thing right now. That and the inevitable time suck that is YT when you can't get out of the hyper-focus. I just found your channel not long ago, so I'm trying to watch judiciously and not get lost, but I find myself relating a lot! I'm newly diagnosed ADHD (though have known it for a while), so learning to manage it on top of everything is now a thing, too.
I would love it if I had that single big thing to focus on during the days of the week. My life is so hectic with my profession that I literally have different "routines" to execute based on if I get slammed with an emergency.
Hi Karen, gosh, I am undiagnosed with ADHD but the more I watch your videos, which are all excellent, I resonate with everything you say. My head gets so overwhelmed with procrastination, that I just get tired before I begin and end up losing yet another day,week or even month. I think I could really use everything you have to offer. But if I were to choose one, it's the one thing I have to do every day that would really help me. So, I'm going to start there. I love your video. I think you're a Goddess sent from heaven to help people like me. I am an artist, I have a beautiful studio, I have stuff going on .... Who doesn't.but, I haven't painted since last Summer... And I beat myself up about it regularly. I honestly could do with private coaching sessions with you if that is something you do. I'm truly stuck. But, for now. I will do the one thing a day for starters. Sorry for the long message. Have a great day. ❤
I might argue that we ADHDers get more creative work done than the neurotypicals. We can do it all…OK, yes, with systems, routines, structures, supports, and a drop of divine intervention❤❤ Thank you for this video!!!
Thank you for sharing this video. I don't know how I found you but I'm so glad that I did. Everything you said was so true for me, such jaw-dropping moments. You've got a new follower. I'm definitely a procasta-learner x
Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you! I have been trying to practice finishing a thing before starting a new thing. It shouldn't be so hard but it really is.
So helpful thank you. Not diagnosed as il is very difficult for an adult in France to find ADHD professionals 😢. But now, I have the advice. This is so me and so helpful that I feel I have found a way to navigate this strange brain of mine. Call it ADHD, TDAH in French ou just bizarre 😄
The ADHD parts resonated with me, but the way you get productive doesn't hit for me, and maybe it's bc I'm stuck. I use to be a productive person. I need help, someone to hold my hand maybe. Your routine for productivity and very similar to my sister and how she does things.
Poor executive function is the reason I couldn’t tell the difference between urgent and important… ‘what would get the needle moving’ Isa question that really helps me differentiate between the two.
Heeeeelp! Some ADHD brains tend to have a hard time falling asleep bc the quiet is when imagination goes nuts - kinda like when u come up with ideas in the shower bc lack of distractions. I feel like EVERYTHING hinges on my sleep and I cannot get control of this area - I’ve tried for 4 years now!
Healthygamergg has a great video on this quite recently. He talks a bit about how it's not just about sleep hygiene. Really recommend watching it. He's a psychiatrist by the way if you haven't heard of him.
Thanks so much. What you said about finishing what's on my plate before picking up something new is a fantastic reminder for me. I love Notion, too, and am always looking for new ways to use....can you share some more ideas about how you use it to manage your business and task list?
I would say that my biggest takeaway is that I need to develop a weekly rhythm. I am doing well with daily routines, but getting my weekly rhythm down will help move my productivity needle faster.
This was very helpful! I recently got diagnosed….I listed down the stuff from this I want to implement. I hope I can do it. Lollll. I do have issues when it comes to lack of urgency and finding motivation. Before I graduated high school, I had a sense of structure and someone to answer to and a social structure. Morning to afternoon, school. Night, at home or with friends or, there was always something in that time frame. Mom was also scary, so it was motivation enough 😂😂😂 but both my parents have passed away for a while now (mom’s been 6yrs), so it’s like there’s no one to be scared of lol. and it’s also gonna be close to a decade I have been to the US and feel like I can’t adjust OTL so it’s like. I’m already late 20s and still don’t know what I wanna pursue for longevity or I don’t know ugh >_
THe older I get the more I see how much I've had ADD throught my life.. thank you for this, struggling to get my life organised since going into menopause, it's like I don't even know myself anymore! :(
How do you start a routine when you aren't in motion for it? Like an example is let's say I wanted to wash my hair every two days. How would you do that? Because at day two it's not actually dirty yet so there's no motivation yet but by day 3 it's not a good look. How would you implement a routine when you have no motivation and you aren't in motion?
Hi Caren. Thank you so much for the great content! I'm really resonating with the procasta-learner thats so totally me - I currently have more than 10 courses open that I still intend to finish and I'm mid way through signing up for another course (I started the sign up 2 days ago but got distracted)! I'd really like an accountability series if possible. I'm thinking a video with 3 tips to overcome an adhd issue (perhaps with a worksheet), viewers choose a tip to implement and use the comments section to commit to action it for the next 2 weeks, stating why its important to them and what change they are hoping to achieve. Viewers can then come back to the video and reply to their comments each day stating whether they achieved the aim or not for that day and also give and receive motivation from others. It would create a community space around the video and support the actioning of the advice. You'd also get lots of comments on the videos which would help get the advice seen by more people. 😊
Hi Caren i just discovered you and this is a amazing video i subscribed and also i want to tell you something. I am currently working on a huge personal project to manage my ADHD with technology. And i did not know what i got myself into because it is a endless amount of learning and because of that it is killing my good habits. My plan is to make my own AI that can buy things from the internet to deliver food & essential things for living, A real time Text to speech that tells me when to anything like taking out the trash. So far it has been headache after headache thanks for helping :D
When I was productive the thing that helped was having someone do all the day-to-day tasks for me. The housework and cooking really weigh on me and suck up so much of my time, and the place is still a mess. I can’t keep up with entropy. No matter how many times I explain it to my cats, they steadfastly refuse to help me with the housework.
For me the golden nugget is novelty and how to trick my brain. I've been rellying on external structure not knowing it is a tool.🤭 Enourmous thank you for all you teach. ❤ Biggest struglle : how to get going... Kind regards from Slovenia, Europe
12:46 "Until next time, I'll see you in the next video." Inbetween now and when we watch your next video, you will watch us in the next video. (head explodes)
OMG Caren! I was thinking on how I've got 9 million courses to go through (including Justin Welsh's CreatorMBA) when you said that you'd signed up for it. I don't see you name in the members list in Circle. Come on it...let's procrasta-get it done together :-)
I have lots of irritability, overwhelm, resistance, procrastination. My therapist thinks it’s ADHD. I’m not sure. I think it’s what a TBI would feel like but I never had any concussions.
First, Thanks for great content! I will finally try to plan my week how you suggest-certain days for certain activities. Any tips on how to handle if let’s say Monday is for finances and you just happen to be in quite a fog that day or low energy? Move to another day or to plow through?
Deadlines help, but more often than not, they become a check-in point to see if you really value the goal enough to continue. The majority of the time, I do not. Is there a solution to that problem, where even successfully completing a valued project yields no motivation to select new projects? The cognitive overload in prioritizing IS the overwhelm....
Procrasti-Learner... 👍 6:05 was the moment that made me laugh! Love it, love the points you made. Thanks Caren! I can't tell you the number of "ooooh, waay cool thing" distractions like that I run into... and *pffft* an hour or three is gone. This dovetails well with your productivity habits vid from about 2 months back. Thanks so much. Link to video: th-cam.com/video/QpNd6gPp6Fo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CIKIXqmLueYh-LrV
Hi Caren. I am just getting started with your Notion template. Thanks for that! I feel like I watched a video of yours where you discuss choosing a side-hustle when you have a lot of interests.. but I can't find it now. Can you (or can someone) please help me track that one down? Thanks!
Hi , where's the notion walk-through link please? I can see the link to the template but not the walk through. P.S. Love your non-moany, concise, approach!
What if you wake up feeling crappy on shoot day do you shift around your week? Life always life’s for me and I’m constantly reworking my schedule it’s exhausting 😢😂
YES! I do reschedule. I don't want to show up with shitty energy on camera. I designed my career to give me that flexibility. I don't see it as a negative. I see it as a privilege and I'm grateful I can do that. Hasn't always been that way.
1. Self Acceptance. (Couldn't agree more!)
2. Success brings clues. A why. Novel. Social support. A plan.
3. Consistent health / wellness routine via ingrained habits. Sleep, excercise, hydration. Manage your energy.
4. Weekly routine / rhythm. Take guesswork out of what you do.
5. Avoid picking up new things until the old thing is done. Helps avoid overwhelm, reduces need to prioritise, and so limits decision paralysis.
6. A system that works for you
I love a summary! Thanks!
😂😂😂 procasta-learner. I feel so seen😂❤❤ I do this all the time especially with books I want to read. I'll start reading a book and then I'll find another book that I want to read and I'll get it from the library and have a stack of them somehow thinking they're still Elementary level (you thin and easy to read😂)and I can just knock them all out at once😂 but over the years I've noticed my reading speed has greatly decreased🤔
I think I have to do a video on this topic.
Resonated with my entire soul 😂 it’s nice to put a name to it
Please do! Thanks for your fantastic content, Caren 🥰🙏 @@CarenMagill
OK I do this... Here is my work around. I buy pack of mini moleskin journals. One journal per book and rubber banded together when not in use. I don't try an remember anything and give myself permission to stop at any point. Some books I only need whats in a chapter or 2. As, I move through the book I make a very simple note of the concept and page # in the book that I need - maybe write down my thoughts or questions to think on later. That's it and go back to it as needed. I get overwhelmed easily and then get mad because I had a really good thought or question but lost it because I had nowhere to put the thought. Still refining my process but now my books have a thought journal and I'll never forget.
Me Too!!!
I need to have a purpose. If there is no purpose, I drift. I get nothing except the essentials done & that’s normally at the last minute before my husband gets home.
I'm definitely a procrati-learner. The big problem is when I go down a rabbithole for something I think will help me reach my goals, but it ends up taking so much time that I realize I'm just treading water.
I'm finding that turning off the wi-fi unless I have an actual purpose for being online is really helping. Today, anyway.
that's actually a really good idea!
That is the absolute best term to describe me. Pulling myself out of the research void to see I still have nothing tangible is so annoying, I swear. I think I'll try your idea. Hopefully it's one I'll be able to keep in my back pocket and not convince myself out of actually doing lol
A huge THANK YOU 🙏 Caren for making these helpful videos. So honest and relatable, but more than anything-useful! I’m going to steal your wellness and weekly routine and adapt as needed! Main takeaway today is not to start something new until the existing thing is DONE ✅
Are you me? 😂
This reminded me that I was so successful with college because I had taken a time management class at the start and had a structured regimen to follow everyday that pretty much guaranteed success. If I didn’t have it I would have been lost in worrying and overwhelm. Yes to everything in this video. A+
Yes. Doing certain things on certain days is the key. For me, it’s been outside the home one day, inside the home the next day, a full day on the computer Tuesdays, sometimes Thursdays, groceries Sunday delivery = meal prep. If I pick up the groceries instead, Meal Prep Mondays. This has been so helpful. Cheers.
I've been feeling so unbelievably burned out and misunderstood, thank you sooo much for your channel and your hard work to share this, I just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching! I run my own business and have 3 kids, a husband, only one car, 3 parrots and a dog and everything is on my priority list and none of it gets done and I'm in a constant state of anxiety. Can't wait to make these changes in my life!
The biggest helpful reminder from this video was when you mentioned that you had a coach for your fitness competitions. It reminded me how important "body doubling" is for ADHD. I am self-employed and most of my work does not have a deadline, so I have such a hard time getting the tedious things done. It also helps in my personal life - fitness, house cleaning, etc. Thanks for the reminder.
agreed!!!
You have a new fan 😊 You’re strategic, clear, authentic, resourceful and ADHD ❤
I think this is one of the most useful ADHD video's I've ever watched. At not one millisecond did i feel even slightly put into a box I didn't like, and at every time I felt like I got real, good, actually tested and approved by you, tools and strategies. The planning out a set day for daily and weekly things is great, the asking "what's important", and, oh, the accepting of where I'm at (!), the not starting new things before what I've decided to do is put into action already, the having a wellness routine (!!). And probably more ❤️ oh yeah, thank you 😊🧡
Now that I'm on medication, I've learned I can "brain" again, be creative and focused again, but not two days in a row. Im trying to arrange my life (the parts I can control, anyway), so I can "brain" one day, then do less brain-heavy stuff the next, and set up a schedule, basically. Getting stuff done and moving forward every other day is infinitely better than no days. 😊
I love that you're figuring out what works for you! Also love the idea of having "brain" days.
I like how you put it, I’m also like this, I’ll have very good days when I’m very productive ans the next day it’s hard even getting up !
@@Sypeth and it can really throw us off if we don't work it into the plan, I've found. Add in random migraines, and it can feel impossible to move forward on anything! ❤
@@CarenMagill I'm figuring out all sorts of little helpers. My guy came home the other day and said, "You wrote on the refrigerator, wtf?" He'd noticed my Daily and Weekly Done/Not Done headers, where I've put labeled magnets that say things like Doggie Breakfast, Check Mail, Water Plants, etc. Not so much to remind me to do them, but so I know if I did, and can stop worrying about them. 😁
@@3dchick oh yeah, I have anxiety issues on the side, so when migraines or anxiety hit on a productive day we basically lose 48h ! 🤦🏻♀️😂
Oh my goodness!! So meee- the one who doesn’t finish a course before I buy another one! Execution is hard, change is hard.
Yes I feel you. I don’t take the time to actually do the things I’ve learned about. It’s almost like I need a coach or a group that will help me to do that. It’s accountability which is hard to do alone.
What you've said resonates with me too. I'm a procrasti-learner. I always feel like I need accountability from other people. I think clearer when other people are around and monitoring what I'm doing. Body doubling is such a game changer (provided we do it with people who aren't going to distract us).
"What am I optimizing for?" What a great way to set priorities. I just hate setting goals because I don't follow through usually but to think about "optimizing" is very empowering. Thank you.
I haven't been formally diagnosed, but I this resonates on all the levels. Procrastination and overwhelm are serious enemies to me, and I agree - having routine helps. This video also gave me some good tips, like looking at the structure in place when I have been successful. Thanks for this!
Sometimes when you are talking I have to make sure it’s not me talking 😂 your videos and talks resonate so much with me, diagnosed at 33 and now 39 I’ve learned so much yet still have so much to work out
Thank you for all of these tips, this video is an absolute gem. I was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD (at 33 years of age) which has been an absolute game changer for me. I can now find tailored solutions such as the solutions you are providing in this video, where as before I would try to implement neurotypical solutions and would inevitably fail which would continue the frustration and procrastination. Keep up the great work.
Like a "watch later " list one makes on TH-cam, we all need a "Do Later" list to increase our productivity in the present. Great advice.
This video was right on time for me‼️
Most helpful tip for me right now - have a day for each task 4:39 - 4:52
Very helpful... needed this 😅
Thanks so much 💜
Maybe I'll just plan this out here:
Monday: radio some weeks, studying
Tidy up home
Tuesday: studying
Plants and laundry
Wednesday: studying, study-group
Bathroom and entrance OR DnD (split every 2nd week)
Thursday: study out to get stuff done, lunch date (w me or other(s))
Ease out, chill, no tasks, maybe offline
Friday: Study
Social stuff or self-time
Saturday: perhaps leftover studying, but not after 12: 40
Vacuuming, if home, otherwise Monday
Sunday: a quick planning of the week, and meal planning (not prep)
Outside for longer than normal, or go on a DATE 😊🧡
Perhaps (max 2 hours) of studying
And wellness:
Less than 20 minutes (!!) of cardio and/or strength every day but Sunday
Can be switched for a run, can be up to 30 min.
Meditation every day
Conscious breathing every day
Dance to music every day
Evening meditation every day
Air out often
See people every day/get out of the home 🥰❤️
Go to bed at 22: 40 🥰❤️
"your brain is a terrible place for things you need to remember."
Too true. I've given up on the idea that I can remember a thing just because it's important. If it's more important, then I'd better leave myself more reminders.
I definitely know i have ADHD. I mean to watch these videos and I keep procrastinating to even watch.
Thanks, Caren! I appreciate your content. Being recently diagnosed adhd inattentive at 45 (and having 2 kids with adhd) - I'm just now beginning to understand why I've always been so "different" - an entrepreneur who hacks her way through life, because she had to!
I love seeing and hearing you do the damn thing when you have what we have. its so motivating to me!
Absolutely procrasti-learner!!
Thank you for sharing another great video.
❤ every single thing you say in this video is like an eye opening omg moment. Thank-you for putting this and other videos online. Its a fabulous help in understanding … accepting and dealing with ADHD. I’m now trying to come to terms with acceptance. Its so hard to link past failures/actions in this context. Although at the same time understanding the successes and how they occurred is also a great insight too. It puts a whole new perspective on my life to date! 😊
Thank you for this video! I am frequently faced with 20+ tasks and projects that I have a very difficult time prioritizing. I have learned to track them and keep them "on my plate" all the time, and I recently loaded these tasks into an LLM and it actually helped me prioritize them based upon organizational impact and my job/role, which helped me prioritize because of course, executive function is weak with us. I'm not used to asking my bosses/leadership for help with prioritizing (not sure honestly I would get the help, they also seem overwhelmed), but using an LLM helped a little. This is important but not urgent stuff though. Urgent tasks are easy to complete for me (avoid a crisis/damage), but non-urgent important is very difficult for me to prioritize.
My adhd made me watch your video at 1.5 speed to save time and get a burger in
This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing all this information in such a well organized way. What resonated with me in the video was the idea of how novelty helps us stay engaged.
Cool Caren! Finally I can listen to things that are close to me instead of another guide „how to get things done” that work for mass but not for me repeating all the stuff
I am learning to resist letting other people’s rhythm blow mine up. If I have a plan, I need to stay on track and not follow someone else’s lead to terminal break time
Thank you for doing this, starting this channel and commuting to helping people navigate ADHD. This video made me want to cry. I can do this.
If I could consistently adhere to "non-negotiables" I wouldn't need any help. Id' be unstoppable. My issue is that I know all of the things I should be doing; I just don't do it consistently.
This video was brilliant. One of your best (of those I have seen so far). Thank you for creating it!
Wow, thank you!
Good video, I've just subscribed. I've achieved big academic goals such as a degree, learning 3 languages to a professional level, a professional postgrad qualification for my previous career which was absolutely grueling, and a distinction in a college course for my new career. My issue has been not knowing how to transfer my study skills to be successful in work/business. I also think in some ways it was easier to be successful 10-20 years ago due to the lack of distractions. A lot of modern day success is about being disciplined not to watch reels, shorts, TH-cam all day. I'm going to check out Notion now, I keep hearing people mention it.
Get curious about why you were so successful in school and try to build similar structure into your work life. Was the the topics you studied? the structure? The routines? Success always leaves clues
I really appreciate your pragmatic, kind, upbeat approach. (And, unrelated, you have some seriously amazing hair!) Subscribed!
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *Understanding personal productivity beyond completing tasks: exploring how to motivate oneself towards productivity.*
00:13 *The variability of energy and focus in individuals with ADHD and strategies to enhance predictability in productivity.*
01:10 *Emphasizing self-acceptance and curiosity post ADHD diagnosis to improve productivity by identifying personal 'bright spots'.*
02:03 *The importance of external structures, like having a plan and social support, in starting and completing challenging tasks.*
03:02 *The critical role of a consistent wellness routine in sustaining energy and productivity, including sleep, exercise, hydration, and stress management techniques.*
04:24 *Creating a weekly rhythm or routine to reduce cognitive load and increase productivity by assigning specific tasks to specific days.*
05:34 *The strategy of completing current projects before taking on new ones to avoid overwhelm and increase focus.*
07:09 *Prioritizing tasks by determining what is most important at the moment to manage overwhelm and increase productivity.*
09:41 *Utilizing Notion as a flexible productivity system to manage tasks, databases, and schedules in a novel way, supporting increased productivity.*
11:31 *Reflecting on the impact of structured systems on life, highlighting benefits like reduced overwhelm, increased confidence, and the ability to achieve goals.*
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Thanks a lot. All the info is so accurate as recent diagnosed ADHD all if this makes so much sense. Will stop punishing me for not being that much productive and will implement these strategies to motivate myself more. 💕
5:50 I listen to this, as I have more than 40 chrome tabs open, many of these are half-watched or unwatched youtube videos or news articles I thought I needed to read, but have not. Some of these as I skim through them have been there so long, they are no longer relevant. Thank you for a video that will assist in serious change not just in my productivity, but also in reducing stress levels in my life because reduced multi-focus situations.
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I really struggle with prioritizing what's really most important - not what I think is most important. I'm the sole bread winner in my family - and I'm an online creator. I'm pulled in so many directions, it is hard for me to stop and say - what are the things that are going to make a BIG difference in moving my business forward instead of making me feel 'busy' when that productivity is a lie. I'm a huge procrasti-learner (YT is my vice more than courses), and my FOMO of what to drop to give myself space to actually work in the space I need to work on is really my hardest thing right now. That and the inevitable time suck that is YT when you can't get out of the hyper-focus. I just found your channel not long ago, so I'm trying to watch judiciously and not get lost, but I find myself relating a lot! I'm newly diagnosed ADHD (though have known it for a while), so learning to manage it on top of everything is now a thing, too.
All of this. Just Yes. This is what I needed to day.
I would love it if I had that single big thing to focus on during the days of the week. My life is so hectic with my profession that I literally have different "routines" to execute based on if I get slammed with an emergency.
Hi Karen, gosh, I am undiagnosed with ADHD but the more I watch your videos, which are all excellent, I resonate with everything you say. My head gets so overwhelmed with procrastination, that I just get tired before I begin and end up losing yet another day,week or even month. I think I could really use everything you have to offer. But if I were to choose one, it's the one thing I have to do every day that would really help me. So, I'm going to start there. I love your video. I think you're a Goddess sent from heaven to help people like me. I am an artist, I have a beautiful studio, I have stuff going on .... Who doesn't.but, I haven't painted since last Summer... And I beat myself up about it regularly. I honestly could do with private coaching sessions with you if that is something you do. I'm truly stuck. But, for now. I will do the one thing a day for starters. Sorry for the long message. Have a great day. ❤
I might argue that we ADHDers get more creative work done than the neurotypicals. We can do it all…OK, yes, with systems, routines, structures, supports, and a drop of divine intervention❤❤ Thank you for this video!!!
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Procrastination learner Thank you so much for this cool vocabulary :-)
Thank you for sharing this video. I don't know how I found you but I'm so glad that I did. Everything you said was so true for me, such jaw-dropping moments. You've got a new follower. I'm definitely a procasta-learner x
Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you! I have been trying to practice finishing a thing before starting a new thing. It shouldn't be so hard but it really is.
Wow! I just stumbled upon your material and it has put words to my near hopeless ongoing struggle. Just wow.
Looking forward to exploring this. 🙏🏻
So helpful thank you. Not diagnosed as il is very difficult for an adult in France to find ADHD professionals 😢. But now, I have the advice. This is so me and so helpful that I feel I have found a way to navigate this strange brain of mine. Call it ADHD, TDAH in French ou just bizarre 😄
Unrelated but I absolutely loveeee your hair color 🫶🏻
Thx! It's a wig
The ADHD parts resonated with me, but the way you get productive doesn't hit for me, and maybe it's bc I'm stuck. I use to be a productive person. I need help, someone to hold my hand maybe. Your routine for productivity and very similar to my sister and how she does things.
Poor executive function is the reason I couldn’t tell the difference between urgent and important… ‘what would get the needle moving’ Isa question that really helps me differentiate between the two.
Heeeeelp! Some ADHD brains tend to have a hard time falling asleep bc the quiet is when imagination goes nuts - kinda like when u come up with ideas in the shower bc lack of distractions. I feel like EVERYTHING hinges on my sleep and I cannot get control of this area - I’ve tried for 4 years now!
Healthygamergg has a great video on this quite recently. He talks a bit about how it's not just about sleep hygiene. Really recommend watching it. He's a psychiatrist by the way if you haven't heard of him.
@@jambononi thank you for the suggestion! I'll look into it!
Thanks so much. What you said about finishing what's on my plate before picking up something new is a fantastic reminder for me. I love Notion, too, and am always looking for new ways to use....can you share some more ideas about how you use it to manage your business and task list?
I have several videos on this on my channel page
I would say that my biggest takeaway is that I need to develop a weekly rhythm. I am doing well with daily routines, but getting my weekly rhythm down will help move my productivity needle faster.
What if you feel crappy on shooting day? Do you shift around what you’re doing each day that week?
This was very helpful! I recently got diagnosed….I listed down the stuff from this I want to implement. I hope I can do it. Lollll. I do have issues when it comes to lack of urgency and finding motivation. Before I graduated high school, I had a sense of structure and someone to answer to and a social structure. Morning to afternoon, school. Night, at home or with friends or, there was always something in that time frame. Mom was also scary, so it was motivation enough 😂😂😂 but both my parents have passed away for a while now (mom’s been 6yrs), so it’s like there’s no one to be scared of lol. and it’s also gonna be close to a decade I have been to the US and feel like I can’t adjust OTL so it’s like. I’m already late 20s and still don’t know what I wanna pursue for longevity or I don’t know ugh >_
THe older I get the more I see how much I've had ADD throught my life.. thank you for this, struggling to get my life organised since going into menopause, it's like I don't even know myself anymore! :(
Deadlines and accountability.
All of these are such great tips
How do you start a routine when you aren't in motion for it?
Like an example is let's say I wanted to wash my hair every two days. How would you do that? Because at day two it's not actually dirty yet so there's no motivation yet but by day 3 it's not a good look.
How would you implement a routine when you have no motivation and you aren't in motion?
Hi Caren. Thank you so much for the great content! I'm really resonating with the procasta-learner thats so totally me - I currently have more than 10 courses open that I still intend to finish and I'm mid way through signing up for another course (I started the sign up 2 days ago but got distracted)!
I'd really like an accountability series if possible. I'm thinking a video with 3 tips to overcome an adhd issue (perhaps with a worksheet), viewers choose a tip to implement and use the comments section to commit to action it for the next 2 weeks, stating why its important to them and what change they are hoping to achieve. Viewers can then come back to the video and reply to their comments each day stating whether they achieved the aim or not for that day and also give and receive motivation from others. It would create a community space around the video and support the actioning of the advice. You'd also get lots of comments on the videos which would help get the advice seen by more people. 😊
This is a good idea!
I’m a Procrastalearner!! Damn… I’ve literally planned and started 3 businesses, and never engaged the last process to bring money in. 🙄
Hi Caren i just discovered you and this is a amazing video i subscribed and also i want to tell you something.
I am currently working on a huge personal project to manage my ADHD with technology.
And i did not know what i got myself into because it is a endless amount of learning and because of that it is killing my good habits.
My plan is to make my own AI that can buy things from the internet to deliver food & essential things for living,
A real time Text to speech that tells me when to anything like taking out the trash.
So far it has been headache after headache thanks for helping :D
Love this video! Its so real!
You are an actual God send Caren.
Great message, thank you! The book "The One Thing" changed my life!
me too!!!
Love that book! I always revisit it
When I was productive the thing that helped was having someone do all the day-to-day tasks for me. The housework and cooking really weigh on me and suck up so much of my time, and the place is still a mess. I can’t keep up with entropy.
No matter how many times I explain it to my cats, they steadfastly refuse to help me with the housework.
lol
For me the golden nugget is novelty and how to trick my brain. I've been rellying on external structure not knowing it is a tool.🤭 Enourmous thank you for all you teach. ❤
Biggest struglle : how to get going... Kind regards from Slovenia, Europe
Fabulous tips, glad to have found your channel!
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Love love love notion!
This is magic, thank you 😊
Prioritization is hard for me because they ALL seem equally important. 😅
this is my struggle. i get really overwhelmed because whatever i work on i feel guilty about not doing another thing
12:46 "Until next time, I'll see you in the next video." Inbetween now and when we watch your next video, you will watch us in the next video. (head explodes)
You should look into starting a skool community.
OMG Caren! I was thinking on how I've got 9 million courses to go through (including Justin Welsh's CreatorMBA) when you said that you'd signed up for it. I don't see you name in the members list in Circle. Come on it...let's procrasta-get it done together :-)
"procrasti-learner" called me tf out by name 😂😂
You really understand me
I feel like I sloth everyday 😢, I want to have the energy
I have lots of irritability, overwhelm, resistance, procrastination. My therapist thinks it’s ADHD. I’m not sure. I think it’s what a TBI would feel like but I never had any concussions.
First, Thanks for great content! I will finally try to plan my week how you suggest-certain days for certain activities. Any tips on how to handle if let’s say Monday is for finances and you just happen to be in quite a fog that day or low energy?
Move to another day or to plow through?
Just discovered your channel and I'm so glad I did! Question, can someone be a procrasti-learner without having ADHD?
I knew people like me existed. Love the video
What do you have in ways of digital tools to create a digital coach / tribe we keep you focused and engaged in daily routine activities? :-)
How to find like minded people? Thank you ❤
Put yourself in places where you have interest and meet people there.
I have a dent in my head from having the proverbial "gun" pressed up against it... necessity has been my biggest productivity supply😂
So you use the Day Theming method
Hello, I bought the notion template from you but I can’t figure out how to access it in notion.
There must be a deadline: if the project goes after the deadline, it is finished
Deadlines help, but more often than not, they become a check-in point to see if you really value the goal enough to continue. The majority of the time, I do not. Is there a solution to that problem, where even successfully completing a valued project yields no motivation to select new projects? The cognitive overload in prioritizing IS the overwhelm....
Procrasti-Learner... 👍 6:05 was the moment that made me laugh! Love it, love the points you made. Thanks Caren! I can't tell you the number of "ooooh, waay cool thing" distractions like that I run into... and *pffft* an hour or three is gone. This dovetails well with your productivity habits vid from about 2 months back. Thanks so much.
Link to video: th-cam.com/video/QpNd6gPp6Fo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CIKIXqmLueYh-LrV
You are welcome!!!!
Hi Caren. I am just getting started with your Notion template. Thanks for that! I feel like I watched a video of yours where you discuss choosing a side-hustle when you have a lot of interests.. but I can't find it now. Can you (or can someone) please help me track that one down? Thanks!
My ADHD is triggered by the person walking back and forward to the extreme right of the screen. What did she just say......?
Where can someone find an adhd therapist?
Hi , where's the notion walk-through link please? I can see the link to the template but not the walk through. P.S. Love your non-moany, concise, approach!
the walk through is IN the template.
Do you find competition helps motivate you?
Not really... I'm not a competitive person, but if that motivates you, try to work with it!
Caren, do you think it's important to get diagnosed? Or should I just go to an ADHD coach if the things you are saying resonate?
Personally I think getting a diagnosis is helpful.
How do you rely on external structures outside of school? Love to know for my own struggle 😭
some of it is self imposed. I theme my days which helps. I have lots of videos on how I plan my week.
@@CarenMagill any video reccs I should watch of yours? Thanks for getting back to me!
What if you wake up feeling crappy on shoot day do you shift around your week? Life always life’s for me and I’m constantly reworking my schedule it’s exhausting 😢😂
YES! I do reschedule. I don't want to show up with shitty energy on camera. I designed my career to give me that flexibility. I don't see it as a negative. I see it as a privilege and I'm grateful I can do that. Hasn't always been that way.
@@CarenMagill okay good to know! I reschedule a lot but didn’t know if I was the only one.
Can you do a Notion video?
Just for clarification, are you saying you only take client calls on one day a week? How does this work for you?
Yes, and in Q1 I'm not taking any client calls. Coaching is just a small part of my business.
@@CarenMagill that’s awesome! That would be a dream in one way for me just to have a small roster of clients that I could take only on one day.