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[@jacqslabz]

I put on "clean with me" videos whenever I need to say do the dishes. Help me not feel alone, which helps me actually do the thing. So I guess that's (at least similar to) body doubling?

[@TheOneWhoKnocks969]

I just realised all the study hacks that youtubers used to give are more applicable for ADHD people

[@ziggystardog]

Might be because a lot of KZbinrs have ADHD. You’d be surprised.

[@fmdj]

Also if something is useful to an ADHD person it's likely to be useful too for someone without that condition.

[@indigoziona]

I think having hacks is quite a neurodivergent trait! The obvious connotations of computers and gaming aside, we need something better and more useful than the perennial "just try harder".

[@joelmckenna6150]

Buy nothing groups(baby surplus ier), dads are sharers too. Baby's eahy!

[@RichardKovacs]

​​@@fmdjbut the opposite is not true ;)

[@LucificNight]

Timestamps: 0:55 Body Doubling 2:30 Monotasking 5:19 Fill in the Planks 8:03 Exercise 10:31 (Put things at) Point of Performance 13:29 Using Notion

[@AmaraEmme]

Thank you so much

[@karara5532]

I think she should create those "Chapters" in the video, really helpful for those with ADHD.

[@thesidneychan]

​@@karara5532she probably thought about it, but ADHD happened. 😂

[@johnhmaloney]

A tool that has worked absolute wonders for me is what I call my dopamine farm. Early this year, I spent a couple of weeks training Pinterest to show me particular types of images that give me a big hit of dopamine. Of course, the specific image types will vary from person to person, but in my case it’s electric guitars and basses, sci-fi art, anime, Art Deco, 80s pop art and cute and/or colorful animals. Whenever I need help motivating myself to do or not do something, I go to Pinterest, scroll for a few minutes, feeling the dopamine build up in my brain and suddenly it’s a lot easier to do or not do the thing. Hopefully, others will find this useful.

[@gulplastgaffel]

Is "I spent a couple of weeks training pinterest" another way of saying that you had a hard time getting out of the pinterest rabbit hole, but that it somehow worked out in the end? 😅

[@johnhmaloney]

@@gulplastgaffel No. If I was inclined to get distracted by the images, then the entire idea wouldn't have worked. It took a couple of weeks to get it to the point where every image in my feed matched what I wanted,

[@tobiasmyers3505]

That sounds great!

[@mariezguitar5029]

This is genius!!!

[@Leshantra]

I know have an image in my had of an anime rabbit with an electric bass or guitar in a sci-fi setting, the image being in a combination of Art Deco and 80s pop art style.

[@MarijnvdSterre]

For me the best way is to create urgency. But it is very hard to fool myself with set up deadlines. Haven't really found a working system for myself. But inviting someone over for diner or just have a drink is pretty effective for cleaning my house.

[@amayasasaki2848]

Yeah, I can't make a deadline for myself like that either. Cleaning house? My best strategy is to put on an audio book to entertain my brain. My library has Libby that I can use for audio books, which is so helpful.

[@Juliabulia4404]

I find the pomodoro technique helps with this. I'll set a 30 minute timer and set a goal. If it's a short task, I set a physical goal. For example, I want to fold 2 baskets of laundry in 30 minutes. If I can't finish in that amount of time, I feel a mild disappointment, but I got some stuff done. Also, if I repeat this process a few times, I can start working on beating my previous time. If its a long task, I'll try to make a goal of resetting the timer as many times as possible. So for studying, I set an hour timer and every hour I complete, I get a reward. I find that this helps me build hyperfocus. So instead of trying to focus for 4 hours, I can focus for an hour 4 times. I find that this also helps me maintain focus for the full hour. I tend to get bored after 20 minutes, but having a countdown helps. So if I'm doing a task that I know I can only focus on for 20 minutes, setting a 30 minute timer means I have a 10 minute countdown by the time I check my phone.

[@TheBaumcm]

Depends on what it is for me. Cleaning, I have found that I need to remind myself sometimes that spending 10 minutes now is better than an hour later (like for dishes) so it creates urgency in the sense of avoiding something later. When I don’t feel like it, I’ll do a task and reward myself with watching a KZbin video, but I have to have a list of tasks to complete or else I just go down the rabbit hole.

[@songindarkness]

Yeah the having someone come over trick is the only thing that works for me too. 😅

[@raisingparentsinc]

I cannot fool myself with deadlines, bribes, rewards... and the house always gets tidied for company :)

[@damianfernandez9915]

the irony of me trying to listen to her talk about monotasking but having to repeat it 3 times because I'm trying to multitask

[@matthewhansen2126]

I zoned out a dozen times already but I’m sure this will be useful. 😂

[@jamielewisstax]

What really helps me is to, once in a while, sit down with pen/paper and look around my apartment. I'd look around and see for example dirty clothes on my sofa. I'd ask myself, "why are they on the sofa?" Well, because the laundry basket is full. "Why is the laundry basket full?" Because I haven't washed anything. "What is stopping you from washing your clothes?" It's a lot of (mental) effort to sort the clothes into lights / darks / etc. before washing. "How would you make this easier in the future?" By having multiple laundry baskets, one for lighter colored clothes and one for darker colored clothes. Basically I ask myself why things aren't done in my house and try to come up with solutions so that it's easier for me to do the things in the future :)

[@songindarkness]

This is such a good idea! Jessica actually has a video about this I think haha.

[@brixjourney]

In case this helps someone, when I was in school, I could not write a paper out of order (title, opening paragraph/statement, body, conclusion). But many times you don’t really know the opening until you write the body. Most people would tell me to just start with body if I was stuck on the opening. Didn’t work. What did work, was making the most obvious opening statement possible, then going back to correct it later. Most of my first drafts started with a literal “This paper is about …”

[@erinm9445]

I was the same way. I usually found that once I'd finished my first draft, my concluding paragraph actually usually made a great intro paragraph with a few modifications. I still structure my thinking this way when I write or talk--I always want to work my way through my reasoning and give my conclusion last, but people tend to take in information better if you give them the conclusion first, then go back and give the reasoning behind it.

[@1MoreL1E]

I have a paper I need to start in a couple of days that I've been dreading and this is great advice. Thanks friend! 😊

[@Kaibigan39]

I found drafting the micro concepts onto sticky notes helped. I'd put them in outline form, then rearrange until they seemed logical.

[@wanbaclone]

@@Kaibigan39 That's a great idea!

[@illyria85]

Same. Beginning and ending was so hard so the beginning was usually a placeholder to get me going. Sometimes I’d put a placeholder ending too.

[@Marialla.]

I agree with monotasking, for anything that requires attention. BUT, for anything with significant wait time involved (cooking food in the oven, waiting for laundry to dry, etc.) that is the ideal setup for multitasking. Especially if there's a timer bell involved to help me remember to switch tasks. The challenge is to pick a secondary task that can be done within the timer countdown for the first task. This can be really fun, as I race to complete it in the minutes I have! I might try to clean the kitchen before my laundry gets dry, for example. Or I might sit and do some planning or journalling in the time it takes to bake a cake. This helps me limit how much time I spend on the secondary task, and therefore prioritize the bits of it that are most important to get done first. If I don't get around to mopping the kitchen before the dryer goes off, well maybe mopping won't happen today then. But if the dishes are washed and the counters are clean then that's good progress anyway! And I might not have started on it if I didn't gameify the countdown race.

[@HowtoADHD]

Gameifying can be such a great strategy! That's awesome!!!

[@daviddempsey8721]

Context switching when in deep tasks takes 20 min or so, and much less for automatic tasks that don’t need thinking (washing dishes). I like your game and find it helpful to practice *not* being distracted into a third task while toggling between two.

[@clairebarnes_162]

It seems I do something similar to what you do. I use an app called RoutineFlow and use a combination of breaking down tasks to their smallest subtasks I can so I can tick of some easy ones at first for a nice dopimine hit and then in the longer wait times (using laundry actually being washed by machine as example) I try to see how much else I can do and the time/challenge part reminds helps me not hyper focus / go down rabbit holes and gets me back on laundry task when appropriate. Since I have been using this technique I haven't left my washing in the machine once !!

[@angelawright6202]

That is a great idea to make the waiting like a challenge to hustle. I needed this right now. Thanks!

[@victoriab8186]

Love this - I've been practising doing a little bit of washing up while my toast is in the toaster, or while my coffee's brewing. It makes so much of a difference to actually getting it done, because it doesn't feel like it's taking up time - that time was allocated as negative time through the other 'task' that doesn't require any attention until the time is gone

[@timk7073]

I waited tables and bartended for over a decade and I agree that all the chaos is reminiscent of whats going on inside our ADHD brains. After many years outside of the industry, I have finally stopped having recurring nightmares about waiting tables and having everything going horribly wrong!

[@CaedenV]

I have never waited tables, but still have the occasional nightmare that I'm taking orders and totally botching it lol. Customer service is trauma hahahaha

[@rainpooper7088]

Me, occasionally still dreaming about being late for class.

[@caseykettering8933]

Only job I’ve ever had nightmares about was waiting tables 😂

[@RenayOpish]

I STILL have them almost 20 years later- it was the worst to do back to back doubles and then dream about it the night in between!

[@HenkjanDeKaasboer]

@@rainpooper7088 For me it's recurring 'failing my final highschool exams' dreams; waking up in cold sweat every time. I'm 32.

[@eciesz]

A good one I do is set a timer on my watch to go off every 5/10 min. If it goes off and I'm not doing what I'm supposed to be doing I stop and redirect. Side note, living alone sucks! I'm not that good at being accountable to myself.

[@HowtoADHD]

Yessssss! That's awesome that you found something that works for you! Thank you so much for sharing!! And yeaahhhh the living alone struggle is so real. Does online accountability help? Like with an accountability group of online friends?

[@AppelXY]

If online helps there is even an app called Think Divergent for the times friends aren't around or if you do it at an early or late hours. That's how I created my body double although I live alone

[@hoeyel2013]

What watch are you using for this?

[@niceandgloomy]

I'm the opposite, I feel like I can't think or do anything when around other people

[@eciesz]

@@hoeyel2013 I use an Apple Watch. However phones have timer settings too. The watch is on my wrist so it gets me every time.... it's super unavoidable.

[@kathleenlovett1958]

Body-doubling is my favorite, most helpful hack (aid)! It never occurred to me that a pet could be a body-double. 🤔😺🐾

[@HowtoADHD]

They definitely can be for some people!!

[@Ben_79]

Unload it's a cat.... If you're not petting me we have a problem.... 😁

[@Hawkeye021]

Problem is the pet needs to actually bother staying in the room with you lol 😹

[@Ben_79]

@@Hawkeye021 duck tape? 😁

[@tobiasmyers3505]

​@@Ben_79 It's not just for ducks.

[@smolbattybat296]

Oh my gosh. Yesterday my neurodivergent group watched one of your strategy videos and we were talking about how we can’t remember the strategies! So the timing of this video is perfect 😂

[@HowtoADHD]

omg that's amazing!! 🤣

[@gulplastgaffel]

What is a nerodivergent group and where can I find one? It sounds really helpful to discuss strategies!

[@smolbattybat296]

@@gulplastgaffel it’s a support group at my college! I think some mental health clinics will offer them

[@gulplastgaffel]

@@smolbattybat296 i'm going to suggest this to my uni as well! :)

[@sandym4317]

I'm 63yrs old & was just diagnosed with ADHD Executive Function Combined last week, so all of this is spot on. My brother is the one who told me to get tested because he thought I was 100% ADHD. I didn't know Body Doubling is a thing!! I always work better if someone is here, they don't even have to talk to me, just be here. Thank you for all your videos!! I've lots to learn.

[@StanislavMitskevichus]

I am 38 and I have been diagnosed with ADHD only this year. Everything comes together now. Watching your videos and listening to problems that you bring up and how you suggest solving them means everything to me. I finally hear points that I have always had in my head and tried to solve on my own. Brings me so much joy to realize that I am not “broken” and that this something that so many people struggle with. Your compassion in approaching this is so valuable. I couldn’t express how needed these words are and for how long I dreamt that someone would “understand” and believe that it isn’t something that I am making up. Thank you so, so much.

[@Metqa]

May I ask, what was your first step in getting diagnosed? Who did you go to first? A neurologist? Your Primary Care Doctor? a Psychiatrist? a Psychologist? A mental health facility? A doctor who specialized in ADHD? How did you find them? Did you require a referral? I'm trying to figure out what to do, but my medical teams are not helpful and always tell me to go somewhere else ( it's not their problem)

[@AnnabethOwl]

@@MetqaI just got diagnosed as well, I’m in high school. And for me I brought it up to my primary care doctor and they gave me a list of places I could go for testing in the area. And then my parents got me an appt with one of the people they recommended.

[@runJFK]

Same here - diagnosed at 38. Suddenly, my brain made sense.

[@lizzycox2695]

I see you! We are doing this together

[@tejasmamma]

Have any of you got a swirly

[@davehiersekorn9902]

Wow! Ironically, I found your channel through the Notion template library. I've had ADHD my whole life. I've developed my own coping skills. But, now, my 12-year-old daughter is struggling with ADHD. Her brain is different from mine, and my coping tools aren't working for her. I've only watched a few videos so far, but I've picked up some great tips I've added to my "share with Marlee" list. By the way, one of my own coping mechanisms is that I never tell someone that I "will" do something. I always do it and then tell them what I did. If it's a future thing, I can tell them "I've added it to my calendar/task list." Obviously, I have to do what's on my schedule, but I don't make commitments that get forgotten when a squirrel runs past my window.

[@user-iz3ss5rb3z]

I actually made my dopamenu on Notion which was from another video you suggested because I always struggle to remember what my hobbies are and how I could actually spend my time besides going on my phone

[@HowtoADHD]

omg the dopamenu!!!! that's so smart!!

[@nancycy9039]

The phone is deadly for my productivity and getting things done that will enhance socialization: finding a hair salon in my new city so I can get my hair done; finding new shoes, getting makeup advice, and so much more.

[@stephenwilliams163]

My number one trick for house chores or yardwork, though I appreciate that it won't work for everyone or every situation, is Don't Sit Down. If I let myself take a little break after starting the laundry or loading the dishwasher I will inevitably fall down a KZbin rabbit hole, or get engrossed in a video game and I won't be able to switch back out of those modes. If I don't sit down between tasks then my boredom avoidance will find something for me to do. Maybe it will notice the clutter I've become blind to or it prompt me to wash the dishes before they get out of hand. For me it's just a whole lot easier to get things done if I build up and maintain inertia.

[@tiptapkey]

I love Notion. It took me a few tries to get past the "how the heck does this work... ugh it's too much" feelings. But once I actually sat down with it and messed around with various templates and editing them to fit what I want/need, I love it. It's the first organization style app I've actually stuck with for more than a few days.

[@HowtoADHD]

Yeahhh the learning curve is a lot just because of how customisable it in -- it's like YAY ALL THE OPTIONS while also OH GOD TOO MANY OPTIONS hehe how do you use notion? :)

[@binesart]

I did already download another Notion template before, but my problem is that everything goes soooo slow 🤯! Any ideas on how to make it on run faster? Is it just because my secondhand iPhone 6s is too old for that stuff?😬

[@mariezguitar5029]

I would love tools to get past the “ ugh, it’s too much” feelings.

[@Barrillel]

I know for a lot of people the "ugh it's too much" is strong, but on the flip side, if you love fiddly knobs with always room for optimizing workflows (I adore fiddly bits, I can sit for hours making tiny improvements on a process), Notion is great for providing that. No other note taking program stuck for me.

[@tiptapkey]

@@HowtoADHD I like it as a notes app, journal, and I have very simple weekly "to-do" list that has a check list under each day of the week. I wipe it out each week so there's no record of what I've done. Which actually helps me as oppose to keeping a record in a calendar or journal. It makes each week feel like a fresh start. I think a big reason I used to give up on things like bullet journals quickly is it kept a record of what felt like my failures.

[@jackielomax666]

I have my own version of 'eating the frog first' that I have found to be very useful-- I call it "killing the paper dragon" (also the title of an unrelated tech book...) ; the idea is to identify the part of a project that takes up the most visual or mental space, but requires the least amount of time and effort to complete. It helps best with cleaning-- I will find the biggest single object and put that away, and then suddenly i am presented with much more clarity and confidence. When it comes to responding to text messages or emails, i type out the message in a word doc and save it for later-- that way i have a message prepared for when i feel ready to send it. I find that it takes the teeth out of what can feel like an overwhelming obligation.

[@songindarkness]

That’s a good idea because the eating the frog never works for me, doing stuff that is taking up a lot of brainspace but is quick and easy is a better way to approach it. Love the “killing the paper dragon” name

[@Djwhynotlove]

"Body doubling" Does this also mean I love working out at the gym and can't get motivated when I'm at home with my large home gym. People at the gym keep me focused and on task. With no lazy time, only what needs to be done ❤

[@victoriab8186]

I definitely think it's related, good point! I feel embarrassed enough getting my phone out to put down what I've done on my log; sitting around doing nothing or even just not putting full effort in feels a lot more wrong when people can see you I think for me there's also two other aspects: - once I've got to the gym I'm in a place where exercise is what is supposed to be done, and it's a significant hassle (timewise) to get back home to do other things, so I don't get the 'oh, I just want to check on ... ' which I do at home, and I often keep exercising longer than planned while procrastinating leaving (the annoyance of the trip home making stopping exercising something that needs more motivation than keeping going) - because I'm paying money for the privilege of accessing a gym, I feel guilty about not using it, which acts as a motivator towards getting started in the first place

[@TheEDFLegacy]

This video is pretty much a collection of "Jessica's greatest hits" - and I love it! Sometimes collecting a bunch of old information into a new contact can be very useful in tying a bunch of old content together in a way that could be useful. You should try these more often! 😁 Especially once pregnancy brain kicks in, and your energy is gone. 😳

[@bellaluce7088]

Wishing Jess ample energy and brain power no matter what stage of life she's in. ❤

[@markfdesimone]

Kind of related to body-doubling is the practice of rubber-duck debugging. From Wikipedia: In software engineering, rubber duck debugging (or rubberducking) is a method of debugging code by articulating a problem in spoken or written natural language. The name is a reference to a story in the book The Pragmatic Programmer in which a programmer would carry around a rubber duck and debug their code by forcing themselves to explain it, line by line, to the duck. Many programmers have had the experience of explaining a problem to someone else, possibly even to someone who knows nothing about programming, and then hitting upon the solution in the process of explaining the problem. In describing what the code is supposed to do and observing what it actually does, any incongruity between these two becomes apparent. More generally, teaching a subject forces its evaluation from different perspectives and can provide a deeper understanding.

[@bellaluce7088]

I do this in a way by keeping a judgment-free Metacognition Log of recurring issues and asking myself what cognitive blindspot might be causing them, then brainstorming/asking for help finding solutions. Not "seeing" why my recurring issues keep happening is part of ADHD, so writing things down helps me remember to put on my glasses. ✍❤🤓

[@indigoziona]

I do something similar - I think rubber ducking inspired it too! I'll write notes as a stream of consciousness and then organise them (rather than just making a list) and it can be helpful to be specifically kind to ourselves too. So I'll think about what someone who wants the best for me might say - they'd point out the obstacles I'm trying to blindly push past, remind me to take care of myself, remind me why the task is important to me.

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

That’s interesting 😊

[@reners212]

My adhd diagnosis was just confirmed by my therapist and phycologist! It’s such a relief to have answers! Thank you for posting! It is super helpful!

[@HowtoADHD]

Awwwwww I'm so glad you have answers now!!

[@user-gr4hy9vj6x]

@@HowtoADHDhi, I just got diagnosed too and I was wondering what are some school accommodations that help? I’m talking to my school counselor on Monday about them and and he asked me to have some that I’ll think will help but I can’t think of any

[@emdotrod]

Welcome brain!

[@kingzach74]

​@@user-gr4hy9vj6xone that's great that really helped me out is someone to help you with taking notes. Often those with ADHD have a great time interacting and participating in class but can have a hard time keeping track of taking notes. My school had a student or teacher's aide who was great at taking notes give me a copy of his or her notes after each class to see if I missed anything important.

[@Deerhunterjs]

​@user-gr4hy9vj6x there's another channel called Olivia something who is a college student that talks about adhd and school accommodations that helped her. That may help.

[@gs4207]

Sometimes I feel that my ADHD has ADHD

[@joannebies3879]

This is true for me too. 🤓

[@JHaven-lg7lj]

I just realised that my cargo pants are a portable Point of Performance. I always have my wallet and keys, and I also carry tissues, dental floss, nail clippers, my fan for hot flashes, and my phone. At work I add pens and markers, gloves, box cutter, and 2 different kinds of label stickers (one in 3 colors) that I use a lot. It works!

[@songindarkness]

I have a very full handbag (but not a big one or I can’t find anything) for the same reason!

[@morgan8492]

I found going on a walk on my treadmill while watching tic toks makes it a lot more fun in the moment, and I feel so much better after and sleep better as well 😊 I just set an hour timer to kick me out of the app and then I know I’m done and can move on to my next task!

[@sanyasingh8221]

I love that you brought up having a pet as ur body double. In the past I saw your video on how your dog has been so helpful with ur ADHD, and i got a puppy 6 months after that. I never realized the benefit of the dog being a body double and holding me accountable, until i started noticing the changes lol

[@TheBaumcm]

My little chihuahua mix is about to turn 18 and my cat is 15. They help me stick to a routine and also help me with things not being perfect. I didn’t realize how much they help until I visited my family recently without them (hubby watched them and I am usually home with them so they are a big part of my daily routine). Getting up, having to go to the store because they needed items, even just getting out for a walk and having a comfort session, make a huge difference for me because they rely on me. They don’t care if the walk is cut a little short or if I use paper plates because I don’t feel like doing dishes that day, or if my hair is a mess.

[@firepatriot42]

8:03 Exercise, even when I dont want to I do it even if its a five minute warmup. It helps immensely. 😊

[@CheryelHutton]

I’m a writer who has struggled for most of my life to just write the manuscript. I beat myself up for not being productive enough. I struggled with low self esteem, even after getting novels published. At 60+ years old, I’m positive I am ADHD, and this channel has helped me sooo much. I’m getting things accomplished much more easily. Thank you so much, Jessica, for helping so many people!

[@kaymccat8084]

This video is really cool cuz everything is all in one place (and is kinda like a mini walk down memory lane). Also: more Chloe!!! Such a cute dog Congrats on the baby also!!!!

[@HowtoADHD]

RIGHT!? So many different eras of videos all in one plaaaaaace. I can't believe how much we've covered!!!

[@rogueknight7009]

A side note that might help to try for body doubling is that (for me in this example at least) it doesn't have to be "live" either. Podcast or videos/playlists roughly the length of time I need or longer of casual topics or compatible background noise gives my focus the illusion I'm working around the environment.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@IkamiLog]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Is he on instagram?

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Yes he is. dr.sporessss

[@crystalgalegil]

Main points 1. Body double 2. Monotask 2a. List 2b. Block time 2c. Batch 2d. Daily themes 2e. Dual class (if bored) 2f. Pomodoro 2g. Parking lot 3. Fill in blank 3a. Urgent 3b. Novel 3c. Interesting 3.5 Do it badly 4. Exercise 5. Point of performance

[@VeganWellnessTribe]

Ok. I’m pretty sure your “do it bad, you never said you’d do it perfectly” song just changed my whole day ❤😂❤❤❤❤ absolutely amazing

[@jamesbriggs5740]

I used to be my son's body double when he was cleaning his room. Just having me there helped him focus. Kathy B

[@authenticallyadhdwithcarme2203]

Body doubling, exercise, launch pads and point of performance, making time to plan

[@AktivePsychotherapie]

Great recap of very useful strategies, and bringing up memories of your former videos! I’ve been following your channel for years now and love how your videos have evolved! Also, I just watched your video that you’re going to be a Mom, congratulations! 🎉 I‘m so happy for you, I‘m sure you will do great! Also looking forward to any possible content related to pregnancy or children, also being pregnant myself 😊

[@HowtoADHD]

awwwww thank you!! and omg congratulations back at you!!

[@AktivePsychotherapie]

@@HowtoADHD ❤️

[@deliriumzer0]

A video specifically about digital point of performance would be SUPER helpful for a lot of us... As someone who has managed to at least separate out my work & personal devices, but can't seem to get any more granular than that, that'd probably be really useful information. (Also, very excited to use the Notion templates! I'm a relatively recent Notion convert, and having stuff on Notion has been really helpful, I'm gonna bet this'll be FANTASTIC for me :D)

[@MegaKellyschannel]

Yes! This! Pls! I can't see what it would look like in my head. Physical things, yep, great, makes sense! Digital, uh? No idea

[@reggies2893]

Woohoo! I already use Notion to manage so much of my ADHD stuff, this is perfect for me! I love using it to put everything ever in one place it really decreases the amount of "forgetting that things exist" that happens to me lol

[@ambersucces9867]

Bodydoubling and exercise are my best tools and also breaking things down so much that that tasks are impossible to fail at

[@HaydenHaystackArts]

Omg. My therapist has been fighting me about worrying about preparing and putting too much on my plate. Point of performance is the perfect term I needed today when I finally challenged him (again) on why I need an overview. On why I need to think about problems that are a month, 3 months, a year away.

[@skullcaptincture]

Can you explain this further?

[@maggiepowell7696]

Picking an exercise you like makes it easier. I do Pilates 5 times a week and I love it.

[@charischannah]

I already had a lot of stuff in point-of-performance spaces before I heard about the formal concept. I have a tray that has my teapot, favourite type of tea, the tea strainer, and sugar right beneath the cupboard where my favourite mugs live. There's a mister and plant food on the shelf beneath the shelf with all the plants. Now I'm doing it more deliberately, but it definitely was something that I'd already worked out as a thing that was helpful.

[@HowtoADHD]

I'm so excited that we've partnered with Notion to create our very own ✨template✨ that let's you create your own ADHD Toolbox 🧠 🧰 and track the tools and strategies that work best for you! You can get the template here (you just need to sign up for a FREE Notion account if you're not already a member): ntn.so/howtoadhdtemplate [EDIT] Hello! We're looking into an issue regarding the template where it returns a 'Not Found'. [/EDIT]

[@reners212]

❤️❤️ thanks!!

[@clairebarnes_162]

Recently started using Notion and found it super helpful as my "second brain" looking forward to taking a look at the template when I get chance.

[@AcedMyIQtest-scored100]

Thank you for this endorsement. I think that it’s just the nudge that I needed to make me want to try without giving up at the first sign of too many confusing choices. Cheers :)

[@shezario]

Somehow it doesnt work for me. I already am a notion user and familiar with it, but everytime it auto logs out on the host site so doesn't allow to duplicate.

[@mindymcintire3770]

@@shezario I also am having issues with using the template :(

[@phesterful]

This is one of my favorite videos that you've posted. It clarifies so much in a simple way.

[@ethanlyndraeger7406]

So excited about this template. I've recently started building an app for myself to fill in the gaps I was missing for my tools. This is giving me a lot of good ideas!

[@VidyaRavilochan]

OMG JESS! i've needed EXACTLY this notion template forever-THANK YOU so much for creating exactly what your fellow brains needed! i'm sharing it with pretty much everyone i know! thank you!

[@oopsie3415]

Just by watching this, I feel space opening up in my brain and my head getting lighter. Now, onto doing stuff! Thank you for your content. You deserve all the hugs in the world.

[@robertajackson9752]

so happy I came across your channel from Instagram. These tips are very helpful to myself and many of my clients. Keep sharing your amazing tips with the world!

[@skarlagen]

The "do it badly" song helped me so much

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

Lists....short and concise. Checking them off keeps me focused & accountable. ❤

[@brandycarr5378]

Now I know why I feel so much better after I exercise! It has significantly helped, that will help motivate me more! Thanks 🙏

[@AndalaASMR]

Thank you for your videos. I've recently discovered you and your videos help. There are some of these things I've done sporadically but didn't realize what to call it like sharing space while working or how important it is to sometimes do only one thing at a time. You are wonderful for getting these out there.

[@miamirm]

I came here looking for a simple Notion template that could help me with my adhd organisation and motivation and I end up getting a so much needed reminder of how my adhd brain works and hacks to help me get things done!! Thank you so much for what you do! It can feel lonely many times. Back on track!

[@adhddad23]

Such a great video to go with all the other great videos on this channel! I was diagnosed about 3 months ago, and this channel has been so helpful in figuring out how my brain works. I have laughed, cried, and been moved to start a youtube channel to help others as well! Now to get that first video done 😂

[@obliviousred]

Thank you for making this available for free!! That's super helpful.

[@cajunguy6502]

I was in a discord once that had a music-only voice channel. Everyone except music bots were muted. It helped studying so much!

[@DeadGamerArmy]

Just got diagnosed this week, could not ask for a better timed video!

[@RobChristianson]

THANK YOU Jessica. You are my brain hero and I seriously appreciate everything you do for us!

[@teafling]

Notion is great (I use it for D&D planning). I’m definitely going to check out the template you made, thank you 🙏

[@Manda698]

Jessica, THANK YOU!!!!!!! You summarized everything that works for me and outlined things that don't. I'll be checking out this template!!

[@MsMaialis]

Point of Performance was a game changer for me, especially when my home became too cluttered and I could barely function. Started with my coffee/tea station. Super grateful. 🙏🏾

[@amyrenee9165]

"Now I'm walking my dog with a coffee mug..." that made me laugh out loud because that's soooo me! Ha

[@bon037]

Your videos are so eye opening. So helpful. I’m just figuring this out at the ripe old age of 56! It explains so much about my life. I so wish that I’d known these things and the other tips I’ve learned from you earlier in life.

[@findingaway5512]

Even tools that don't work for me have definitely still gave me knowledge about myself and ways I may want to tweek things or make it my own. I am glad you are including this.

[@anitadompkowski4664]

I have struggled with ADHD for 58 years. I learned #2 from you and it has been extremely helpful. I appreciate your videos. I feel you totally understand my struggles.

[@talktowaz]

I love this video! The jumping around made me watch the whole video, which is impressive

[@Kelsobunny]

Notion literally changed my life, ive been using it the last year or two and i've been converting people to it slowly

[@EmmatheIsh]

Perfect timing before the New Year. Thank you!!!!

[@mariadelimant]

Notion is such a great tool to keeping everything in one place! Also love 'Structured' for the phone as it's really easy to use and you can colour code it to make it look more exciting ✨

[@katrinawilliams3977]

Thank you so much for compiling this video and making the ADHD toolbox template (I'm just signing up to access it now in another tab as I type this comment so not mono-tasking right this minute... ha!). I have been subscribed to your channel for nearly a year and I absolutely love your content! It has helped me so much with my recent diagnosis and this video and template is EXACTLY what I need at this point because I feel I've consumed a lot of information but sometimes can't recall which strategies/approaches have been most effective for me and in which specific situations. You're amazing and I'm really thankful for this channel :)

[@The_Cyber_System]

This is a great video. The motivation bridge might be something we actually need to try at the moment. And exercise we definitely need more of. It's a struggle with our physical disabilities, but having the reminders in the video of how helpful it is filled in some of our planks. We're actually exercising right now as we write this.

[@shark0chie438]

Thank you for setting up this template. I often watch videos and resources at work for both ADHD (which I'm 80% sure I'm undiagnosed for) and C-PTSD, and oftentimes I really enjoy the video but can't remember the strategies or information I liked about it afterwards because a work task or distraction will pull me away.

[@CarrieParkDennis]

THANK YOU I just discovered your channel and you are giving me hope!

[@emanehab7560]

your baby will be the luckiest person in the whole world , your really helps me a lot , your rock

[@joannebies3879]

I bought your book. Now I need to get started with it. I’m excited. I relate to how you present your videos. Quick, lots of information and good examples.

[@NekoMouser]

Learning about body doubling was one of the best AND worst moments of my entire life. When I first heard the term and went down the rabbit hole of what it was...I broke down crying. And I don't mean gentle tears swelling in my eyes and trickling down my cheeks; I mean full-on, hour in the fetal position in the dark, total body-wracking sobs. That concept broke me--truly, literally BROKE me--on a deep and fundamental level...and IT HURT. It hurt so, so bad. It ALSO allowed me to start forgiving myself for certain, deeply personal and meaningful past interactions, and to begin genuinely healing, in my heart and mind, for something I truly never thought that I would learn to come to peaceful terms with. Just becoming educated on body doubling literally changed my life. The realization was gut-wrenching, but in the end, it helped take the pain away--and even became a tool I can lean into now, and use to my advantage (rather than detriment).

[@nancycy9039]

Why did it make you cry? From relief? Sadness over realization it was needed? If the answer is not too personal, I’d appreciate your thoughts.

[@tripstrickstickstips4442]

I would be interested to know this as well

[@niceandgloomy]

Why did it make you cry?

[@leximo_]

I love notion!! The main part i like is that its REALLY customizable. I can organize things the way it makes most sense to me. And I can decorate it :)

[@samariamccord4302]

Thanks so much! I've downloaded notion to try out your template, and I'm going to have my teens try it out too!

[@patriciagianpilapil4956]

hearing the song that you composed about perfectionism made me feel at peace with my tasks 😌

[@brookec.b.3611]

I love Notion and I love this video! :) Great content as always and some really good reminders in here. Thank you so much!

[@katm8289]

Keep us posted! Looking forward to using the notion template.

[@normamcbride2673]

I just heard the term “body doubling” on a short yesterday evening. Now I understand why I so like being physically in the office with others, even if we are working separate things. Thank you!

[@kingzach74]

I never get a boost to my happiness after I work out. In fact usually the reverse is true. It makes me depressed and upset. The ONLY time it helps is if I'm not alone. Even then my motivation drops off very very quickly.

[@gulplastgaffel]

I have feeling that you are not moving your body in a way that you think is fun. Can you try another way?

[@angelawright6202]

I wonder if you could listen to a comedian while you exercise?

[@ElMoonLite]

I find I can't stand doing things that are pointless or don't produce results. For example people "go for a walk", randomly walking or cycling and ending up where you started. I could never get into that. However, taking the bike to work is no problem, as I am actually moving toward a goal and not back to where I came from. Go a little faster (or leave late) to make it more interesting and more of a physical exercise.

[@user-ss9tq4tx6o]

Lov the tips! As some who has struggled with ADHD, I Lov that I am not alone!! Thx!!

[@Shftmd]

Scheduling time for tasks, the build up helps me climb the wall, and be more focused and ready when the time arrives, and helps with urgency, because i don't want to bookmark another time to finish it. And keeping something to write down toughts to review later, usually the phone, sometimes a notebook feels good to write on.

[@melancholic.gondola]

Right in the moment when you began the Exercise Topic and said "Wait, where are you going?" I started scrolling down to read the comments. You caught me right there :D

[@louisama4637]

I know exercise works for me, but but didn't realised it works so much for ADHS. And also I am literally a person that always works better when someone is next to me, or can see me, like in a library, because of that accountability feeling! Omg, these videos to me are life-changing! Now I am determined to keep up with exercise and mediation and body doubling!

[@KathaKopp]

So amazing!! I realized recently how much regular exercise affects my motivation. I have been going to the local gym for about a year twice per week (yeah!!!!). Last week, it didn't work out because of holiday and work commitments. At the weekend I noticed how unmotivated I was. When I started thinking about it, I realized that since going to the gym, many things work better, I finish my projects or start new ones, have set up better routines etc. What also helps is that I am sharing an appartment, so the 'body double' also helps me to stay on track. I benefit from pomodoro principles with or without timer!! Thanks, Jessica! I have made so much progress since watching your channel😂😊❤

[@arjunashok1455]

Just loved the way you comically presented the informations🤩

[@clarysagemannoroth]

So many good tips! Thank you ❤

[@Lydia_Sunflower]

This is the greatest video of you of all time. I had my Notion-Hyperfocus about a year ago and have been organizing my studies with it ever since. Helped me a lot and now we get a notion template from our ADHD-Internet-Mum? - It cant get any better! THANK YOU

[@shannonagain89]

I find body doubling helpful sometimes, but other times (especially virtually/via zoom meetings, etc!) I find it just makes me feel anxious and watched, even if the other person is not someone that would judge me at all! I have actually turned off my video feed and then opened distractions to help calm the anxiety. 😅 I find it works for me when the task is something we can do together - not necessarily the same task but a common goal - like my kid or partner tidying the house at the same time, even if one of us is working on the kitchen and the other the bathroom, etc! I wish I had more success with virtual body doubling.

[@samuel08790]

i am a malaysian math tutor, thank you so much for your sharing, they are increasing numbers of adhd students in malaysia ( or they not diagnosed with adhd but showing trait of adhd) , will attempt ur technique in my class

[@FunWithRAFe]

I only recently accepted that I am probably affected by ADHD and have more recently clicked around YT where I stumbled on your channel. As far as coping, I am seeking mechanisms. One technique I use while I watch videos is that I have power/speed metal playing in the background at a low-medium volume to engage the part of my brain that wants to play 'shiny' so I can focus on watching the whole video and maybe absorb some of the material in it.

[@sabrinafiander6413]

Life saving advice. Keep going and thank youz

[@lydianici1696]

thank u so so much! just what i needed

[@lanaa198]

Thank you, very helpful tips, and happy for you, best wishes ❤

[@mavm7473]

You’re such a sweet person , you’re gonna be a great mom