Procrastination, ADHD, and Body Doubling

[@meeerdock]

"Aging disgracefully on you tube" counts as a dad joke

[@cskyco]

You're not getting older Russ, you're just getting better.

[@iterateADHD]

All he needs is to install an AdBlocker to perfect retirement

[@mnoxman]

I remember in the 70s in grade school getting bad marks on my report cards with things like "works well with others" "can't work independently"

[@kristopherts]

Dr Barkley, count me as one of the many who've found a new life thanks to your KZbin videos and the subsequent interventions. I'm also a big fan of Dr Chris Palmer. Could the two of you ever do a talk together? I'm sure there are some things that you differ on, but I know that both of you are coming from the best place - the desire to help and give hope to those without. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@BongShlong]

Youre an actual angel doing gods work and this work will outlive you by decades. Thanks prof

[@craptastrophe521]

During the pandemic I would watch Twitch streamers paint while I worked as programmer. It gave me something to rest my attention on that wasn't too engrossing. It also gave had a pace-setting effect, returning from diversions and finding how much the artist had gotten done in that time imparted a sense of opportunity cost I normally lacked, which I think counteracted some time-blindness. So I think there's more to it than just being publicly accountable, although I'm sure that's the main benefit.

[@amandadeoliveira770]

Doc aging magestically ❤❤❤❤

[@iliyanovslounge]

Thank you, Dr Barkley, for sharing this piece with us!

[@jonr6680]

Never mind a body double, I need an exoskeleton like the Iron Man mark 42 autonomous suit. If wishes were horses...

[@takiyaazrin7562]

This is a revelation!

[@ShutchyerLips]

I love the consistent adhd info and updates. While I appreciate the links to your source material, one thing I thought you might consider to add even more value to these posts is adding links for a vetted source or two that either backs up your subject or (even more useful) a resource/tool for the subject. An example for this video could be a link to a body double utility that people could check out. I've heard of them but have procrastinated actually looking for one 😅 Either way, thanks for your continued efforts! Being more educated about my challenges has made a real difference for me

[@Sunnyflower67]

Do you mean utility like an app? I know of one recently released that's designed by an author and fellow adhd brain named Roxanne, and she's from England. Her and her husband, Richard, have a great channel. I watch them when I'm in the mood to, or just need to, laugh at myself a bit. 😅

[@kidwolfman]

I love this because it’s definitely a real thing that my friends and I were naturally doing throughout my life. I think we created some of our best work by just being in the same room together working on entirely different things :)

[@engineeringbookisha]

I do this with KZbin and it helps so much

[@zak-a-roo264]

Why I've always done best as a "right hand man" or in partnership with another that DOESN'T have ADHD.

[@grejsancoprative]

Never fails to mention the procrastination part of watching videos about dealing with procrastination.

[@briangilliland]

Great post as always!

[@laureygreider7617]

Please put subject matter in your titles going forward. It will draw me in to listen, whereas when there is no title it’s too much trouble to listen to find out so I skip it. Thanks for your great work!🌸🌿🦋💛🌊🐋🌅. I enjoy your videos when I listen to them:-)

[@jessicaleighdargaclark4536]

Hi Dr. Barkley, what are your thoughts on the studies on microbiome and neurodiversity?

[@PiedPiper38]

You’re the OG ❤

[@themysticalwanderer36]

You will always be revered by the ADHD community

[@yellowthermos]

I would be so much worse off if I had never stumbled upon his lectures. I knew so very little about ADHD before then and had been stuck in self-loathing for so long for not living up to my potential. But now it's concrete information and road maps -- the very thing we need.

[@Ouiofcourse]

Aging wonderfully!🤌

[@zezezep]

so glad you are talking of body doubling. I know it would help me, but have i tried it yet ? Ha

[@raudas-taxma6183]

I finally realized why I excelled at school but had problems at university: my parents controlled my every homework assignment...

[@purplezart]

but how could a video keep me accountable? ... can you see me watching, Dr Barkley? XD

[@TS-yd6cn]

👀

[@Sunnyflower67]

He probably can, or at least let's just go with that and see if it makes a difference. 😅

[@billbucktube]

Asked this question in other channels: I was ‘sexually miss-used’ from 10 to 15. Before I was learning easily and artistically creative. After it was like a volume control had been turned down and there was a PTSD-like effect in my life. Do you have some videos that might address this? The closest I’ve come to normal was taking Adderall for my Inattentive ADD. I was thrilled with being able to stay focused and get things done. But the Adderall released my inner ash-whole and I had to stop taking it. I’m hoping for a method or treatment to restore some of my pre-abuse mental qualities.

[@Sunnyflower67]

Sorry to hear that happened to you, and the consequences are understandable. Adderall can make me "irritable", too. (My husband would probably use the same term you used! 😅) The thing is, it only did that when I took the immediate release form or too high of a dose with the long acting. Ritalin may not do that to you at all. I've heard of people adding Intuniv to their stimulant med to help with "emotional outbursts." (I'm no professional, but I have my own experience plus lots of research.) Good luck 👍🏼

[@paulbeil2672]

Is this similar to synchronized swimming?

[@Sunnyflower67]

I don't think so. There's no syncing involved, everyone works at their own pace. There's KZbin videos that you can try it out with. People have good luck with it. Everyone is different, but anything is worth a try once. 😀

[@billbucktube]

Hmmm…

[@businessisboomin7252]

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