To enhance productivity, consciously organize and schedule breaks while engaging in stimulus-seeking activities. Use alarms and 'tone tapes' to tune into your focus; every time a tone plays or a song ends, assess your current task. Maintain a log of activities before breaks to clarify focus when returning. Minimize distractions by placing devices away and turning off alerts, while also communicating availability to others. Understand your motivations for taking breaks and manage guilt by planning them strategically. Break down substantial projects into manageable tasks with set intermediate deadlines to leverage the urgency of deadlines. Incorporate accountability, address procrastination by identifying barriers, and commit to small, achievable steps. Utilize timers to create focused work sprints, fostering a more productive work environment.
Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., helps professionals with ADHD and employers understand how ADHD impacts work life and shares self-management techniques, accommodations, and organizational strategies that will lead to career success.
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