The incapability for [[Executive Function]] This is because [[ADHD brains prioritize stimulation over importance]], and repetitive tasks without [[Taking breaks]] prevents our limited energy tanks. ## Parts - Making frequent, careless mistakes - Easily driven to [[Distraction]] - Forgetfulness - Short attention span - Can't focus on mundane tasks - Trouble finishing projects - Procrastination - Disorganized - Can be interpreted as laziness or apathy - Time blindness - Less affected by consequences due to [[ADHD Hyperactivity Impulsivity]] and reward system being different ## How - https://youtube.com/watch?v=BG1x8exxGso - 7 EF 1:15 - progression of brain development with frontal lobe gets hindered thanks to adhd ## Strategies Strategies to deal with executive dysfunction: - Turning things into a game - Mundane tasks - Timers - Music - Accountability - [[Snowball effect]] - Externalizing your commitments for accountability and reminders - [[Time blocking]] - Declaring my plan for implementing the snowball effect - Implementing a sense of prioritization - Easing in, working with my inner flow - [[Solve It Grid]] to have a new method of planning what tasks you want to do - [[Break down tasks for clarity and gradual progress]] - Many immediate rewards are better than one big reward, which is also why [[My Alignment Philosophy]] can be helpful since there's a sense of connection ## Working Memory [[Task-Positive Network]] ## Thoughts How ADHDers would describe their dream productivity app: - https://www.reddit.com/r/productivity/comments/1bhbfoz/comment/kvcw733/