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So, there have been two disruptions. First, Evernote became unusable in a number of ways and by this time last year i was regularly using airtable as a to-do list and a place to keep track of contacts.
Then there's been the growing awareness of ADHD in my family, along with recognizing it in myself, circa Oct 20th.
Given learning about ADHD, i am recognizing that my obsession with recording isn't so much a quirk as a major coping technique. So, instead of resenting the time it takes to manage my recording, i am now framing it as an investment. Instead of suspecting it's a procrastination trick, i'm more willing to look for improvements.
On the other hand, i am recognizing no mere to-do list is sufficient. The cause of my frustrations is deeper than me being "flaky". I have to develop a deeper tool kit. So in December, i worked out a schedule for the morning - brushing teeth and getting dressed level of scheduling here. It's been three months -- i'm not exactly sure when i started -- but it's worked in a few very important ways. On the other hand, I'm consistently spending so many minutes no longer journaling or dealing with email or whatever would distract me when i first woke.
I have wondered if i had a specific day for certain tasks, if that would help with intentionality. I hate the thought of it. But there are certain things that i pass over and over. Just like i will wrap up this writing -- no matter where i am with it -- in a few minutes, maybe saying Wednesdays are for bill paying and card writing will mean i do those things. So, i'm starting an intentional practice for the computer time in the morning: not every morning - so i can shift if needed for dealing with any novel events (like my niece spending the night!), and it's probably not all the things, but it's a start.
( Todo list technology )
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So, there have been two disruptions. First, Evernote became unusable in a number of ways and by this time last year i was regularly using airtable as a to-do list and a place to keep track of contacts.
Then there's been the growing awareness of ADHD in my family, along with recognizing it in myself, circa Oct 20th.
Given learning about ADHD, i am recognizing that my obsession with recording isn't so much a quirk as a major coping technique. So, instead of resenting the time it takes to manage my recording, i am now framing it as an investment. Instead of suspecting it's a procrastination trick, i'm more willing to look for improvements.
On the other hand, i am recognizing no mere to-do list is sufficient. The cause of my frustrations is deeper than me being "flaky". I have to develop a deeper tool kit. So in December, i worked out a schedule for the morning - brushing teeth and getting dressed level of scheduling here. It's been three months -- i'm not exactly sure when i started -- but it's worked in a few very important ways. On the other hand, I'm consistently spending so many minutes no longer journaling or dealing with email or whatever would distract me when i first woke.
I have wondered if i had a specific day for certain tasks, if that would help with intentionality. I hate the thought of it. But there are certain things that i pass over and over. Just like i will wrap up this writing -- no matter where i am with it -- in a few minutes, maybe saying Wednesdays are for bill paying and card writing will mean i do those things. So, i'm starting an intentional practice for the computer time in the morning: not every morning - so i can shift if needed for dealing with any novel events (like my niece spending the night!), and it's probably not all the things, but it's a start.
( Todo list technology )