Get Projects Done with Todoist (A System for ADHD Creatives)

[@tputcup11]

Hey! I recently discovered your channel and binge-watched some of your videos-they're great! I recently realized that I struggle with ADHD (I'm 24), and I've always wanted to establish a productivity system and develop more consistent life routines since I was around 18. But I’ve never been able to stick with it. My pattern is that I always start a new system, feel great about it for a few days, but then I get overwhelmed by university or life deadlines, stop using the system for a bit, and end up losing track of it altogether. I totally agree with you about the importance of deadlines for getting things done. I've found it hard to set them for myself since I respond better to external deadlines, and things just get more overwhelming as time goes on. The point is, I really want to focus on sticking to a system like this and committing to it once and for all. It's so inspiring to see how a creator with ADHD handles these challenges, especially since most 'productivity creators' I've followed don't have this perspective.

[@_AnthonyGauna]

First off, I appreciate your kind words and your time. Thank you for sharing this, btw. This is a great idea for another video. What I will say is that for me, it came down to not beating myself. I had to be kind to myself. I recognized that I will fall off routines from time to time and that it's ok. And when I tried out new systems and they didn't end up working for me, I tried to figure out why it didn't work for me. I had to learn from it so that I could keep iterating and creating a system that worked for me. I made this video because I wanted show that I'm not perfect and that I needed to create fake deadlines for myself in order to get work I don't want to do done. And since that video, it's been working for me. The reason I wanted to start this channel was because I wanted to share all the ways I've figured out and honestly still am figuring out how to be productive. I didn't find many channels that share realistic productivity advice. All the advice where people tell you not to do something or that it's wrong to do something a certain way, I find it unhelpful. I don't want to be an expert. I literally just want to share what's working for me in hopes it helps someone else. Keep it up! And be kind to yourself. You'll figure out what works for you with time.

[@tputcup11]

​@@_AnthonyGauna Thanks so much for the response and encouragement! I’ll definitely keep an eye out for your future videos.

[@_AnthonyGauna]

Thanks!

[@ChadEveryday]

Your system and layout is cool! I use projects for my main go-to. Basically each high level area of my life becomes a project and then I put sections within those. I really want to use filters and labels, but can't figure out how to make them work with my brain haha. Also, I need a backlog system lol. The amount of times I change due dates on some tasks is too much

[@_AnthonyGauna]

Thanks! At some point I plan to do a video on my entire system. I do the same thing with sections. I use the filters almost exclusively because it helps me navigate my day or work based on how I'm feeling. Lol. It's super helpful. The one thing I don't want to do for my backlog is filter based on when a task was created. I don't want to see how long it's been since I said I was going to do something. 🤣 Also, I checked out your channel and it's great! Sort of the same vibe I'm trying to go with mine. You've got a new subscriber!

[@ChadEveryday]

@@_AnthonyGauna sorry I'm just now seeing your reply! Yeah I hate seeing when my things were created, especially if it is one that I keep putting off haha. Appreciate you subscribing, I had sub'd to yours also. Trying to figure out this "new" journey.

[@_AnthonyGauna]

@ChadEveryday It’ll be fun watching each other’s journey. Keep up the great work!