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i don’t know which autistic/adhd/any kind of neurodivergent person needs to hear this but: make a “just in case” bag
this is a pic of mine. it contains:
loop earplugs on the zipper
prescription glasses with a clip on sunglasses attachment
my public transport discount card
a pen
a glasses cloth + wet glasses wipes (which can also be used to clean my hands if needed!
wireless earbuds in case my headphones give out
tips for my apple pencil + silicon covers if i need a different texture/the sound is too loud
a sanitary pad (not for me, as i had a hysterectomy, but i like carrying one around for my menstruating friends)
a pouch with hair ties for when my hair bothers me
autism lanyard (not pictured, as i put it in after i took it)
will i use these every day? not necessarily. but it’s good to have these all in one place in a little pouch so it’s easy to throw into my bag as i use different ones for different occasions. that way i don’t have to think about all these things individually.
it might seem like common sense for some people, but i didn’t think of this until recently. so i wanted to share this in case it could be handy for other people. some more ideas for what to put in your bag under the break. you can make this as big or as small as you like so some ideas may seem a bit big
powerbank + cables (preferably a powerbank that has a LOT of charge)
snacks (do keep an eye on the expiration date)
painkillers/emergency meds (same thing about the expiration date)
sewing kit
deodorant/perfume
mini fan
hand warmers
scissors/nail clippers (for when tags/threads/your nails are bothering you)
tweezers
lucky charm (i have my lucky cat keychain. it just calms me to have)
plushie/stress ball/fidget toy
mints/a mini toothbrush and toothpaste
extra pair of underwear (for if you suddenly need to stay somewhere overnight or if an accident happens)
comb
band-aids + disinfectant
hand cream/soothing cream
soap/soap leaves
similarly, some mini shampoo or mini body wash (again for if you suddenly need to stay the night. there’s probably already some wherever you’re staying but again. this is a just in case bag)
q-tips
chapstick
makeup remover wipes
razors
hand sanitizer/general sanitizer
wet wipes/tissues
foldable bag
ruler/tape measure
this is a lot but keep in mind, these are just ideas. you don’t have to use everything, just pick out which things you think would be handy for you and make your bag accordingly. do feel free to add onto the list if you have any other ideas.
Okay I'm gonna share an ADHD hack I know for the ADHDers that lose stuff often, like me. (Or for anyone that loses anything, frankly. I don't gatekeep self help lol)
Get a spool of ribbon or a strip of fabric or string in a colour you like--the shinier and easier to spot the better--and tie it to things you lose often. A good several inches of length for sure. You can even colour code certain objects so you're looking for a piece of ribbon. It's fabulous when stuff accidentally gets covered up but that ribbon is still hanging out or if it gets accidentally lost in the couch cushions or under a table cuz it got knocked off. For example I have a pair of thread scissors I lose often. So I tied some green thread to them and boom. Never lost again. And if they are they're quickly found. You can do it to pretty much any object.
One Weird Trick... to keep your counters in order.
Featuring my bathroom counter.
With ADHD, there's a tendency for objects to take over a space. You take something out, use it, put it down and it disappears from your awareness until suddenly the counter is cluttered and overwhelming.
For example, earlier today I noticed that my counter was getting a bit cluttered and chaotic. Not the worst it has been, but it was not great.
This is not something my brain is going to stop from happening. I'm not going to wake up and be a different person. So how can I work with my brain? How can I make it super simple with the least amount of barriers to action?
The answer for me is: counter catch all basket!
While one or two things have drawers where they live, and my jewelry, retainers and toothbrush have their own homes, many of the assorted items I use semi-regularly generally live in the counter catch all basket. Chucking everything in a drawer or in the basket took me an amount of time that was so small I'm not sure how to measure it... actually I checked the time stamps on the before and after photos and it was under 1 minute. (I did have to retake the after photo because it was so fast the first attempt was very blurry.)
Additionally, since most things are in that basket, if I wanted to tuck all that away, I could just pop it in a cabinet and out of the way. And then forget I did that and do a little panic dance before I find it under the sink.
This works great for my brain and my bathroom. This is the sort of thing I work with clients to figure out for their lives too!
PLEASE PEOPLE - reply to this, like this, REMIND ME THIS EXISTS UNTIL ITS DONE.
The irony of telling someone with adhd "if you don’t do this thing in order to get the meds you need in order to do this thing you'll have to start the entire year-long process again."
I don't have time to do it this minute as I'm just about to take my son to school, and I GUARANTEE by the time I'm home I'll have forgotten.
So please, help me out by just giving me notifications that bring me back here until its done
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Use mind maps, concept charts, digital whiteboards, and calendars! Mapping story elements visually helps manage "whirlwind" ideas. You can use tools like Scrintal or Mindomo. :)
Me? I use a giant whiteboard in my office. It helps a LOT.
#2. Break tasks into tiny steps
Divide them into very very small itty bitty chunks. Like, for example, "I'm gonna write 200 words." Or, "I'm gonna write for ONLY five minutes." Treat it like a mini-task. This makes it super easy to check things off on your to-do list, and it gives you a nice lil' hit of dopamine.
The fun thing about it? Believe it or not, when you sit down and write for only 5 minutes, sometimes you'll already be so engrossed in writing, you'll end up writing for 5 more minutes. Then 10. 15. 30! It's not always a guarantee you'll write for more than five, but starting with low-stakes makes it so much easier.
#3. Use daily/weekly goals
SUPER simple targets, like word count, pages, or finishing a specific scene. Once you hit your target, check it off and treat yourself to McDonalds.
When you check off a goal, no matter how big or small, it can spark motivation. It can also break down the belief that you "can't" write. When in reality, you just need to work with your brain! We're all different, so work different! :)
#4. Freewrite!!!
Give yourself permission to write first and edit later. DO NOT self-edit while you're in the process. It's hard to criticize anything when you're too afraid to put words on the screen.
When drafting, ignore perfection and turn off your internal critic. This makes it easier to slip into the "flow state", where everything just... flows, you know? It's also fun to write without pressure. 'Cause writing's supposed to be FUN, right? Not painful. Well. Most of the time.
#5. Use TTS or read-aloud
If typing feels slow, try speaking your ideas. You can use text-to-speech to capture your thoughts quickly, although it tends to sound robotic. I would recommend speaking with your own voice instead. When you "hear" your draft, it's easier to help catch flow problems and keep yourself engaged.
Those are some five quick ADHD friendly writing tips! I hope this helps you in the future. Keep writing! ;)
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