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Carrie's avatar

What if you don't know 3 things, but just one? Break that down more?

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The ADHD Weasel's avatar

Thanks for the comment Carrie. If you're feeling overwhelmed by one big task, here's a few things that might help:

1. Think of doing the task as "reducing a pain" instead of something where you need to exceed expectations.

2. The good, better, best framework for getting started. Give yourself three options: good (bare minimum that counts as done), better (ideal outcome), best (if everything goes perfectly). Then aim for good and celebrate if you hit it!

3. Use time as anchor. Instead of thinking "I need to finish this task today", say "I will spend 10 minutes doing the task". (Post on this coming out this weekend)

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Bernadette Luzama Noll's avatar

"What three things (action items) will make me less anxious tonight?" @ADHD Weasel, every Monday post is gift that I can use immediately. My passion population (first generation Americans and oldest/only/oddball daughters) is greatly going to appreciate this micro-change. Thank you!

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The ADHD Weasel's avatar

Glad this resonated Bernadette :) Thank you for the comment!

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