I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD Episode 238: Why It's Hard To Follow Through On A Plan & What To Do About It
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Feb 12, 2024 Discover why we procrastinate and get stuck in 'Later Land.' Explore the pitfalls of unrealistic planning and how to combat time blindness. Learn a simple, three-step process to take action and follow through. Paula emphasizes the importance of understanding your 'why' and reassessing task priorities. With practical tools and strategies, she helps listeners embrace discomfort and break tasks into manageable steps. Say goodbye to excuses and hello to productivity!
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Zoom In On Why You Avoid Plans
- People often blame willpower but rarely pause to identify the real reason they skip plans.
- Paula urges curiosity and compassion to uncover specific causes rather than judgmental self-talk.
Break Tasks Down And Time Them
- Break projects into concrete steps and estimate time for each step before scheduling them.
- Use tools (e.g., Magic To Do) and overestimate time (2–3x) to make your calendar realistic.
The Brain Will Rationalize Avoidance
- The brain will argue something else is more important to avoid discomfort or hard tasks.
- Paula reminds listeners to question that thought and check whether it's actually true.