The ADHD Nerd's Strategy for Procrastination

When there is something I'm loathe to accomplish, like doing the dishes or vacuuming, paying my taxes, I set a timer. You see, you set the timer for only three minutes and if that timer goes off without you starting, whatever you don't wanna do, well, the world ends. So watch that timer count down and we are counting on you to scrub that toilet or it all goes cobbly. Builds up tension, anticipation and a bit of silliness to get the job done...or at least started.

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