Consciously evaluate and decide whether to change tool usage instead of letting them fall off.
Create an ADHD toolbox to keep track of helpful tools for easy reference and reinstatement.
Deep dives
Reasons for Stopping Tool Usage
There are various reasons why we may stop using tools, from boredom and forgetfulness to changes in our life circumstances. It's important to consciously evaluate and decide whether to change tool usage rather than letting them fall off.
Creating an ADHD Toolbox
To ensure we don't lose track of our tools, it's beneficial to create an ADHD toolbox where we keep track of all the tools that are helpful for us. This way, we have a repository to refer to when reinstating previous tools.
Approaching Tool Evaluation with Curiosity
When reconsidering the use of previous tools, it's crucial to approach the evaluation process with curiosity rather than judgment. By reflecting on why we stopped using certain tools, we can make informed decisions and find new solutions.
Hey team, this week we’re going to be talking about using our tools but, more specifically, getting back into the habit after we’ve stopped using them.
ADHD has the tendency to make us consistently inconsistent, and that can lead us to finding ourselves having dropped habits, routines, and tactics that had been helping us. Sometimes we need to find new habits, but sometimes we need to look back and figure out why we stopped doing all those things that were helping us get through the day. Support me on Patreon Feel free to ask me a question on my Contact Page Find the full show note at HackingYourADHD.com/135This Episode's Top Tips
There are a lot of reasons that we might stop using a particular tool, from boredom to forgetfulness to changes in our life circumstances. It’s okay for us to change how we’re using our tools, but it’s also important that we’re making that decision consciously.
One of the best ways to make sure we’re not losing track of our tools is to create an ADHD toolbox where we’re keeping track of all the tools that we find helpful in our lives.
When we’re looking to reinstate some of our previous tools, it can be important to look back and figure out what caused us to stop using them in the first place; however, when we’re doing this, it’s important that we stay out of judgment and approach the question with curiosity.
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