Mallory's Musings & MischiefJan 6, 2024

If you're struggling #ADHD task initiation, don't waste energy trying to convince yourself why the task is important or needs to be done.

You already know what needs to be done. That's not the problem.

The problem is the *doing it* part.

So approach it like it's a puzzle to solve. Try to imagine as many different ways as possible you could do the thing. Be curious and creative. Be silly. The goal is to make the task genuinely fun for you to do.

Show threadMallory's Musings & MischiefJan 6, 2024
If something sounds interesting, act like you're going to do it, but also don't worry about following through on it. Whether or not you actually do the crazy idea isn't important. The goal is just to get some momentum to get past the initial hump.
Show threadMallory's Musings & MischiefJan 6, 2024
This is as much for me as anyone else lol
Show threadMallory's Musings & MischiefJan 6, 2024

I have a bad habit of trying to guilt myself to death reminding myself of all of the myriad ways doing this thing is important to myself and other people.

Except that doesn't usually work. All it does is make me feel bad about not doing the thing, which further saps my motivation.

So fuck that.

Show threadKatie 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
@malcircuit Candidate for perhaps the most relatable thing I've ever heard 😭
Jan 6, 2024 at 4:28pmWeb