I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

Episode 337: ADHD and Deadlines: 5 Tips That Actually Work


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In Episode 337 You Will Discover:
  • Why traditional due dates don't work for ADHD due to our time blindness.
  • How to bridge the gap between "Now" and "Not Now" by creating "Doing Dates"
  • Actionable steps to implement what you learn and take action today
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Chapter Outline

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Deadlines

01:41 Why Traditional Due Dates Fail ADHD Brains

05:29 Introducing 'Doing Dates'

07:54 Building Momentum with Doing Dates

12:03 Flexible Structures for Doing Dates

17:22 Breaking Down Projects into Manageable Steps

20:06 Buffer Time and Sustainable Systems

21:42 Applying Doing Dates to Your One Thing

25:07 Conclusion and Next Steps

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