Hmm, I am autistic, and my life is mostly going from obsessing on small details of my projects, to obsessing on other details, just sorta wandering from place to place working on various parts of the project. Never really been great at any "planning" or "big picture" stuff though (so, as for whether any of it will matter in the end; no idea...). As for temperature, I usually prefer it around 80F or so (though, 90-100F is unpleasantly warm; I also prefer low humidity).
Haha I’ve never thought of the to-do list problem as an object permanence thing. I guess I should keep my journal open when I work though so I know where I am as I work!
So true about forgetting things as soon as they're out of sight, not sure that I won't also end up ignoring a physical reminder on my desk but it's certainly worth a try!
I have 3 main ways of keeping track of deadlines and to do lists. Google calendar, which is useful for layout my day, keeping track of when my classes are, other appointments etc. Plus my wife and I can share our schedules which is useful for knowing when the other person is free, when we have shared obligations etc. I also use a scratch pad to keep track of to do lists. This doesn't have dates on it, but labels like day, week, month, whenever. Which let's me know roughly how much time I have to complete a task. I'll scratch things out and add things till it's cluttered. Then I start a new page, transfer any items I haven't completed and start fresh. It helps me keep track of things and also provides a sense of accomplishment because I can scratch things offs, and the list is always shorter looking when I rewrite after the page is a mess. Finally, I have a large paper calendar, but it's unique because there's no printed days or months. Mine shows one month at a time (aka 31 days), laid out in a typical gridded calendar, but the only labels are letters for the days of the week. This means if I don't need a calendar for a month or two because it's summer holidays it doesn't matter, there's no wasted months. I only put major events in this calendar. Typically due dates for school and doctors appointments. Because there's nothing printed in it it's easy for my to read. I put the months I need in the top corner, and I only put the numbers in for days that I have an item. I highlight things, because my brain likes the colours, and cross out the days as I go. It helps me see deadlines approaching, and they don't get lost in the noise of everything else that ends up in the Google calendar like birthdays or other people's events.
I can confirm that physical to-do lists are a must for getting work done. Being able to switch between tasks at work is so helpful, and I'm fortunate to have a job that basically requires task-switching every hour or so. I also have multiple little fidgets/charms attached to my lanyard that help me release some of my fidgety energy.
Saw this on Nebula and I had to come all the way here to say you might want to get a plug in keyboard and elevate your laptop to eye level if you are on that for any length of time: the whole right side of my body went numb and my GP paniced and sent me to the emergency room but turns out it was just because laptops were designed for traveling about, not working from home, so now my laptop is up high and I don't use its keyboard, its keyboard is down low almost on my lap height (because when sitting that's how you get elbow at right angle) and i have an ergonomic keyboard and upright mouse, I just went all out because having no feeling on one side of your body is fricken terrifying and unpleasant, I guess being ADHD I didn't have a great sense of my body to begin with and that's why it was so bad before I noticed it this video is awesome, thank you, I love the balance board it's on my list now people who like the sound of the oura ring might want to check out muse 3, it's a home eeg kit that you can wear while sleeping, you can also use it for biofeedback / relaxation training
I actually have a laptop stand + bluetooth mouse and keyboard! I don't keep it on the desk when I'm not using it because it clutters up the space, but I always have it out when I'm working for long stretches of time.
Hey Jordan! Just wanted to say thanks a lot for making this video! I'm working my first job as a machine learning engineer right now, and while I have not been diagnosed, I definitely exhibit a lot of ADHD tendencies and find it really hard to focus at my job. Looking forward to trying out some of your suggestions!
Thank you for these vids. Followed you for the AI content but getting a lot out of these too. My son probably has ADD and as someone without it, it's been great to help me understand him and how I can help him.
This is really helpful. I have a balance disk for in between. I like dot grids for writing, too. I use heavy duty headphones to really keep sound out. (The type you get to wear in an MRI.) I need to look for such a ring. I didn't know fitness trackers came like that - and their size kept me from using one. I certainly need to watch my sleep wake cycles - since my natural one is prolonged (around 26 hours). Thank you very much!🖖
I do a lot of data entry and excel for my job and I want to listen to podcasts because that extra stimulation can be so helpful, but I usually end up paying too much attention to them and not what I'm doing. Any tips for that would be super helpful, but it might just not work for me.
I have some success with playing music from games, since they are kind of made to keep you focused, but not so interesting as to take the focus away from what I am supposed to do. Mario, Celeste and persona 5 are some of my favourites. Hope it helps :)
Do you listen to podcasts, audiobook, or music, or absolutely nothing when you go outside? I listen to podcasts, but I wonder if it would be healthier to listen to nothing.
ADD is one of my many diagnoses - for better or worse trying to treat it pharmaceutically was not something that some Rxers thought would be wise due to other diagnoses of mine - I think staying away from formal medication through the DSM system or whatever is wise if possible however perceived but be careful about dosing of herbal stuff etc everyone please😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫🤪♾☮️💟🌈🥰😍😘😻🗽🤯
Hmm, I am autistic, and my life is mostly going from obsessing on small details of my projects, to obsessing on other details, just sorta wandering from place to place working on various parts of the project. Never really been great at any "planning" or "big picture" stuff though (so, as for whether any of it will matter in the end; no idea...).
As for temperature, I usually prefer it around 80F or so (though, 90-100F is unpleasantly warm; I also prefer low humidity).
The CONCEPT of exercise. I feel this so much 😂
I have a lot of anxiety about going back to school as an autistic/ADHD adult, and this video helps it feel a bit less daunting. ❤
Haha I’ve never thought of the to-do list problem as an object permanence thing. I guess I should keep my journal open when I work though so I know where I am as I work!
I noticed that seeing my list helps me too
Great to see you in the FD Signifier video!
Listening to Tony Anderson’s album Nuit helps me focus.
So true about forgetting things as soon as they're out of sight, not sure that I won't also end up ignoring a physical reminder on my desk but it's certainly worth a try!
I have 3 main ways of keeping track of deadlines and to do lists. Google calendar, which is useful for layout my day, keeping track of when my classes are, other appointments etc. Plus my wife and I can share our schedules which is useful for knowing when the other person is free, when we have shared obligations etc.
I also use a scratch pad to keep track of to do lists. This doesn't have dates on it, but labels like day, week, month, whenever. Which let's me know roughly how much time I have to complete a task. I'll scratch things out and add things till it's cluttered. Then I start a new page, transfer any items I haven't completed and start fresh. It helps me keep track of things and also provides a sense of accomplishment because I can scratch things offs, and the list is always shorter looking when I rewrite after the page is a mess.
Finally, I have a large paper calendar, but it's unique because there's no printed days or months. Mine shows one month at a time (aka 31 days), laid out in a typical gridded calendar, but the only labels are letters for the days of the week. This means if I don't need a calendar for a month or two because it's summer holidays it doesn't matter, there's no wasted months. I only put major events in this calendar. Typically due dates for school and doctors appointments. Because there's nothing printed in it it's easy for my to read. I put the months I need in the top corner, and I only put the numbers in for days that I have an item. I highlight things, because my brain likes the colours, and cross out the days as I go. It helps me see deadlines approaching, and they don't get lost in the noise of everything else that ends up in the Google calendar like birthdays or other people's events.
I can confirm that physical to-do lists are a must for getting work done. Being able to switch between tasks at work is so helpful, and I'm fortunate to have a job that basically requires task-switching every hour or so. I also have multiple little fidgets/charms attached to my lanyard that help me release some of my fidgety energy.
What job do you work?
Saw this on Nebula and I had to come all the way here to say you might want to get a plug in keyboard and elevate your laptop to eye level if you are on that for any length of time:
the whole right side of my body went numb and my GP paniced and sent me to the emergency room but turns out it was just because laptops were designed for traveling about, not working from home,
so now my laptop is up high and I don't use its keyboard,
its keyboard is down low almost on my lap height (because when sitting that's how you get elbow at right angle)
and i have an ergonomic keyboard and upright mouse,
I just went all out because having no feeling on one side of your body is fricken terrifying and unpleasant, I guess being ADHD I didn't have a great sense of my body to begin with and that's why it was so bad before I noticed it
this video is awesome, thank you, I love the balance board it's on my list now
people who like the sound of the oura ring might want to check out muse 3, it's a home eeg kit that you can wear while sleeping, you can also use it for biofeedback / relaxation training
I actually have a laptop stand + bluetooth mouse and keyboard! I don't keep it on the desk when I'm not using it because it clutters up the space, but I always have it out when I'm working for long stretches of time.
@@JordanHarrod yay! Thanks for replying. fair play to you for keeping on top of clutter, I aspire!
Hey Jordan! Just wanted to say thanks a lot for making this video! I'm working my first job as a machine learning engineer right now, and while I have not been diagnosed, I definitely exhibit a lot of ADHD tendencies and find it really hard to focus at my job. Looking forward to trying out some of your suggestions!
I definitely have to get one of those Balance boards and the desk is really cool. Great video
A balance board with a standing desk is a really cool idea!
Hey, I love your videos.
I'm applying to ml and ai grad schools now, any tips?? Thank you!!
I kinda do like the idea of peloton. I need an accessible way to get exercise that’s actually fun and can do any season !
Do you have a review ??
Thank you for these vids. Followed you for the AI content but getting a lot out of these too. My son probably has ADD and as someone without it, it's been great to help me understand him and how I can help him.
I found you through F.D.Signifier’s description box and found your content interesting…so I subscribed...thank you for sharing
Oh my goodness, I never even considered wheels for my standing desk. This is awesome, especially because I'm somewhat similar in some habits!
Thank you!!!!
This is really helpful. I have a balance disk for in between. I like dot grids for writing, too. I use heavy duty headphones to really keep sound out. (The type you get to wear in an MRI.) I need to look for such a ring. I didn't know fitness trackers came like that - and their size kept me from using one. I certainly need to watch my sleep wake cycles - since my natural one is prolonged (around 26 hours). Thank you very much!🖖
This was a GREAT 👍 video. Thank you.
Same with being cold. I got myself and everyone I know fingerless gloves lol
I feel the space heater one
I'd call what I have FDHD (Freedom deficit hyperactivity disorder). I have no freedom.
If you are looking for podcast recommendations, the Huberman Lab Podcasts is great.
Unrelated but I find your voice very stimmy 💚
It was capitalism all along....the t-shirt made me laugh.
Do the double slit expirement
I do a lot of data entry and excel for my job and I want to listen to podcasts because that extra stimulation can be so helpful, but I usually end up paying too much attention to them and not what I'm doing. Any tips for that would be super helpful, but it might just not work for me.
I have some success with playing music from games, since they are kind of made to keep you focused, but not so interesting as to take the focus away from what I am supposed to do. Mario, Celeste and persona 5 are some of my favourites. Hope it helps :)
Your interesting to me . It would be fun to interview you.
Do you listen to podcasts, audiobook, or music, or absolutely nothing when you go outside? I listen to podcasts, but I wonder if it would be healthier to listen to nothing.
ADD is one of my many diagnoses - for better or worse trying to treat it pharmaceutically was not something that some Rxers thought would be wise due to other diagnoses of mine - I think staying away from formal medication through the DSM system or whatever is wise if possible however perceived but be careful about dosing of herbal stuff etc everyone please😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫🤪♾☮️💟🌈🥰😍😘😻🗽🤯