Don't Forget to Plan Your END POINT to Get Stuff Done

[@reizak8966]

Timers are actually utilized in a lot of adhd coping strategies. People think it's ridiculous that i use timers for nearly everything (and a bullet journal, and calendars, and dnd dice) but i have so much more free time and motivation to actually do what i need to do (but don't necessarily WANT to do) if i just set deadlines for everything.

[@MrsPink64]

Yes! I do too. ADHDr here too. I love lists, timers and dnd dice. I number lists and roll the dice. God bless 😊

[@rananamc]

Oh my gosh! Never heard of using dice!

[@mamajudesays6912]

You have the right idea about those geese. They're so vicious when they have hatchlings and t'is hatchling season.😂

[@elliottmcollins]

My job is pretty different from Craig's, but I mainly have to write stuff and collaborate in a WFH job and it's remarkable how similar the creative process and challenges are to what he's saying. I even picked up Notion for scheduling the day before he started talking about it. Stopping while I'm still excited to work on something really helps me. Motivating myself to get back to it is really hard for me because it's not "my" project like it is for him, which I really envy. But even just thinking about why I'm doing it and what the end point is can help me feel more of a sense of ownership over it.

[@DR-qh7gu]

There's a study that shows listening to birds chirping offers relief from mental fatigue and stress,

[@Onewholovesrock]

Saw my first wild black bear in Eagle River Wisconsin last summer.

[@dorc_asmr]

For me the best advice was: end your daily work at a point where things are flowing, not where you are stuck. Plus: don’t spend too much time with work or you’ll burn out. I am still suffering from my previous burnout, and I don’t want to repeat that work obsession ever again…

[@lumelinnuke]

Your ramblings are on point. I work at a hospital and, while my days are already somewhat planned, I am expected to do other things (e.g. study for boards, read for the sake of staying on top of my field, carry out a research project...etc.). Many of my peers admit to compromising to get things done - either on clinical work or leisure time at home. I struggle to get these academic activities done on time because I do not handle interruptions at work well (task inertia is real!) and absolutely will not take work with me home - my time out of work is my umbilical cord. Your video today was enlightening; detailing the end goal does sound like it would help put together a more purposeful plan to get there. I'll try that :) thank you!

[@teabean7]

I’m here for the poopy puddle ramblings and the gorgeous nature background. Spring is gorgeous in your neck of the woods.

[@Alfarera]

Ramble in the Bramble to the tune of Rolling in the Deep.

[@pkoch]

I'm so grateful for these! 🥰

[@micah_noel]

I rarely ever play, write and record music anymore although it used to be my main passion. Because I’ve lived in a van for years, my “studio” involves setup and breakdown time. I’m also limited by electricity, as my leisure batteries can only power my computer for a certain amount of time. Then there is the ergonomics and the inability to achieve ideal posture within my space. So I see that as another time constraint where my back will begin to hurt after a while of working, often before my battery dies. There is also poor climate control (sometimes too hot, sometimes too cold), as well as the logistics of traveling to a quiet place to park where I can feel comfortable setting up and doing the whole thing. Long story short, I feel like time is the ultimate hurdle in all of this. If I could get anything productive done in 10 minutes then none of these things would be an issue. But often times I feel like I’m barely getting started before every one of them becomes a problem.

[@NanetteLoves2Budget]

Creating a habit or a process for doing a particular thing is often about removing the barriers. I’m constantly doing this in my garden (food forest) so I’ll get out there more often. I can totally relate to the barriers keeping you from creating music.

[@Syndicate888]

All these "rambling poopy puddle" videos have a very 'behind the scenes / director's commentary' vibe to them. And I'm here for it 👍

[@MotivationalMind101]

That's how my videos are turning out. I'm also a very unfiltered, ADHD human (although a female) who rambles a bit, and talks to myself anyways lol.

[@munkiebrain]

Yes it is intriguing 🙏🏼 to answer your question 🙏🏼

[@raisupon]

this video was so helpful! thanks! ❤

[@yasminceleste3844]

Love all of these!

[@MotivationalMind101]

Pomodoro method, very useful!

[@FinchPG]

The rambles are great

[@artkincell]

Craig. you are one of the best storytellers here on the Tube. Whether you are rambling or your filmmaker's skills. Goosen Crane was Niles and Frasier's older brother. Everyone knew he was there, yet no one ever mentioned it on the show.

[@PogieJoe]

As someone who has been forced to be on a single project at work now for four years with zero planning of end points...man, do I love end points!

[@its-a-bountiful-life]

I am only 1:35 into the video, but I wanted to answer your question. Yes..I like these ramblings, because you're fun to listen to, and you even inspired me to try a similar thing on my KZbin channel, but you're much more watchable. But...I have so few viewers anyway, it is more for my sanity, and hobby, I guess you could say. My videos could be about anything, and that is my problem...I think. No central theme. I have been at it about 10 or more years, and got my first check just before they changed the requirement to 1000 subs and I can't even get there. So, now it's really all about a parking place for my thoughts and some family videos in case some wants to watch when I am dead and gone. There's something therapeutic about making something that might last beyond my lifetime. Love your stuff.

[@amund1365]

Really enjoying these daily videoes with thoughts on differents random subjects, calming and interesting!

[@rodrigosurraco7621]

I love these videos! Keep’em coming :)

[@savannahweymouth7370]

As a fellow WFH video editor I really appreciate hearing about your process Craig!

[@cas8055]

eeey back at it again with the imprompt videos. Love it

[@micahstubblefield]

I feel like the thought of seeing a bear put you on edge so when your 2 mile alert happened it startled you. ...Making a plan right now. Thanks!

[@aleb8336]

Love this vids

[@Wohma]

Love my daily dose of poopy ramblings!

[@jcktopping1]

1. Make a plan 2. Show up 3. Make an end point

[@livvy94]

Having the self-discipline to actually stop at the endpoint and not hyperfocus all night is so hard for me to achieve

[@helmuthhubener1115]

You seem to have a long life nemesis my friend. Birds! not china. But the poultry kind. Love from sweden.

[@Elweeniebeans]

Can i ask what camera you use? I've been wanting to do more vlogging type videos, but i mainly just have my phone. It has a pretty good camera, but yours looks amazing!

[@wheezynews]

For these videos, it's just an iPhone! It is the latest iPhone but lots of phones have good cameras.

[@michellecornum5856]

Dude, I think the birds are on to ya.

[@happytrails.]

Question. What is this magic about making a plan and you have less to do than you thought you did?? It's the opposite for me. When I make a plan, everything multiplies like geese and I run out of time. And they're chasing me. And it's a nightmare. In fact I think that was a dream I had last night...

[@lawpena]

WAHPP!

[@AlbertDunisch]

I dont have a plan for anything, ever. i could leave it open ended.

[@consistent1]

If You fight a Crane, is this, like, the YouCrane war? Let's try to live in peace. Even if it requires leaving a piece for others to enjoy (on rare occasions)..

[@one2inV]

Yes the poopy rambling makes me wanna keep watching

[@jeffoffej]

Geese clones!?

[@soundscape26]

Hummm... you really overthink this kind of stuff, Craig. Now I understand why you once said you kinda missed having a boss to tell you what and when to do the things you have to do. 😄