I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD Episode 287: ADHD Energy Type: Are You a Thoroughbred or Workhorse?
Jan 27, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of ADHD energy types, where thoroughbreds sprint and workhorses plod through tasks. Learn how to identify your energy style to boost productivity. Uncover practical strategies for building sustainable work habits that align with your unique rhythms. This insightful discussion empowers you to harness your inherent energy patterns for greater effectiveness in daily life!
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Time Strategies Must Fit ADHD Brains
- Traditional time management tools often fail because they were not designed for ADHD brains and lack flexibility.
- Recognizing time blindness and capacity limits reframes scheduling as working with brain rhythms, not against them.
Certification Taught Rigid Hour Rules
- Paula recalled learning a rigid time management method during certification that demanded exact timing for tasks.
- That approach made her brain want to melt and highlighted why strict timing fails ADHD brains.
Two Equal Energy Styles Exist
- Energy flows differently: some people sustain steady, daily effort while others work in intense sprints then need long recovery.
- Both styles are equally valid and understanding yours prevents fighting against natural rhythms.