ADHD-Friendly and Universally Helpful: Eye-Opening Time Tips from Skye Waterson of Unconventional Organization
Mar 31, 2025
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Skye Waterson, an ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Organization, shares her journey from academia to helping overwhelmed professionals. She dives into prioritization strategies and how to adapt systems that no longer serve you. Skye offers insights on balancing responsibilities while raising toddlers and managing an organization, emphasizing the significance of executive functioning. She also discusses the importance of morning routines and compassionate transitions, encouraging a personalized approach to productivity for those with ADHD.
Implementing prioritization strategies helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks efficiently and focus on what truly matters.
Establishing a reliable capture system enables quick documentation of thoughts, reducing chaos and fostering a sense of organization.
Deep dives
Embracing ADHD: Strategies for Time Management
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life can significantly shift one's perspective on time management. Effective strategies tailored for those with ADHD include prioritization techniques that help individuals manage their tasks more efficiently. By implementing structured capture systems, such as designated notebooks or apps, individuals can avoid the common pitfalls of forgetfulness and chaos. Skye emphasizes the importance of creating an ADHD-friendly environment that facilitates organization and productivity while embracing one’s unique cognitive strengths.
The Importance of Filtering Tasks
A prioritization filter can transform how individuals approach their to-do lists, especially for those with ADHD. This filter encourages users to identify urgent tasks based on significant external consequences, thus allowing for clearer decision-making. The practice helps in discarding non-essential tasks and refocusing on what truly matters, making the workload feel more manageable. As tasks are filtered, individuals can allocate their time efficiently, limiting overwhelming feelings and fostering a sense of control.
Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Effectively
Effective task management begins with a reliable capture system that allows quick recording of thoughts and ideas. Skye advocates for a one-touch capture method, whether through physical notebooks or mobile apps, to ensure ideas are documented before they are forgotten. By minimizing the complexity of these systems, individuals can foster a more conducive environment for creativity and organization. This approach is vital in maintaining focus and reducing the anxiety associated with keeping track of multiple tasks and thoughts.
Building Healthy Work and Personal Systems
Integrating both urgent and important tasks into daily routines is essential for balanced productivity. Skye suggests using a scheduling system to allocate time for important yet non-urgent activities, such as self-care or personal development. This structured approach not only enhances time management but also promotes a sense of fulfillment in achieving personal goals. Ultimately, recognizing and accommodating individual differences in processing and executive functioning leads to healthier, more productive systems.
Have you ever walked out of the house, told yourself you have to start the laundry when you get home, and then the moment you walk in the door… it completely flies out of your brain? Or maybe you’re the queen of jotting things down so you don’t forget them – only to find yourself constantly surrounded by Post-it notes and overwhelmed. Do you have ADHD, and experience this on a daily basis? This episode is for you!
ADHD Coach Skye Waterson is sharing what prioritization strategies she teaches to help entrepreneurs with ADHD tackle their tasks, how to know if a system is no longer serving you, and her best strategies to make yourself do the things you need to do.