AuDHD Flourishing

57 How To Make Projects Happen

Jul 13, 2024

Explore strategies for project completion with ADHD, from managing interruptions to leveraging brain functions. Learn about the Adrenaline-Anxiety Approach and transition to a more sustainable, individualized monotropic approach. Discover tips on creating structure, managing daily life, and finding balance, along with insights from the Love Your Brain course.

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Transitioning from adrenaline-anxiety to monotropism can lead to sustainable work processes.

Building a personalized project management process tailored to individual needs is crucial for productivity.

Deep dives

Project Completion Challenges and Strategies

Completing projects, especially passion projects, can be daunting for neurodivergent individuals like those with ADHD. Many rely on an 'adrenaline anxiety' approach to get things done, often working last-minute to harness the pressure of impending deadlines. Despite its effectiveness, this method can lead to burnout and neglect of other life aspects. While external support and traditional productivity advice may enhance this approach, transitioning away from pure adrenaline anxiety can lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling work process.

Intro

2min

Navigating Project Completion and Self-Care Transition

7min

Navigating Project Management and Leveraging Brain Functions

32min

AuDHD brains face many challenges when it comes to projects. It's something I've put a great deal of time and learning into, both personally and professionally.

This episode covers many ideas and approaches that tend to work for us.

Key Takeaways:

We usually learn to use what I call the Adrenaline-Anxiety Approach. While effective short-term, it can lead to burnout and other issues.
A monotropic approach is more sustainable and individualized... and it can feel slow at first.
Experimentation as a core tool
Creating just enough structure and safety to get going, without getting bogged down (loose planning)
Working with the brain states you have
Managing interruptions, inputs, and daily life
Finding the balance that works for you

The episode also walks through the Love Your Brain course, designed to help AuDHDers understand their mind-body system, work with brain states, and navigate project challenges. The course emphasizes self-compassion, experimentation, and building processes tailored to individual needs.

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AuDHD Flourishing

57 How To Make Projects Happen

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Project Completion Challenges and Strategies

Transitioning to a Gentler Approach

Developing Personalized Productivity Processes

Empowering Project Management Skills

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