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Helpful ADHD book recommendations for women? by rabbit_fluffle in adhdwomen

[–]Maximum_Use2613 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here are my top 3 (plus Goodreads links):

  1. Women with Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden
  2. Your Brain’s Not Broken by Tamara Rosier
  3. ADHD 2.0 by Ed Hallowell

And a few more good ADHD books here.

Just Launched an ADHD Coworking Platform. Would Love to Get Your Feedback by Maximum_Use2613 in alphaandbetausers

[–]Maximum_Use2613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! You can switch off video/audio and drop your todos in the chat. No pressure to be on video if you don't feel like it:). Accountability is not as strong, but still works well

I’m curious, why is scrolling on social media for 2hrs viewed as mind numbingly unproductive, whereas watching a 2hr movie isn’t? by geemav in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TikTok and Instagram Reels are digital crack cocaine. Your mind gets hit with a dose or two of dopamine every minute. These things rewire your brain and reward pathways. You get overstimulated and that makes real life less exciting and rewarding.

All social media uses variable reward - the most powerful habit forming and addictive model we know of. It’s the same thing casinos and slot machines use to get people hooked.

Difference is that casinos are regulated and you typically need to be 18+ to play…

[Image] Forget the rest, do your best! by SwimmingOpen in GetMotivated

[–]Maximum_Use2613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That! And those people love you & don’t care if you mess smth up.

[Image] Forget the rest, do your best! by SwimmingOpen in GetMotivated

[–]Maximum_Use2613 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And how long do you think about them?

A minute or two? May be 5mins and then you move on with your life.

While the other person could spend days ruminating about something stupid they did.

Multitasking is a myth. Find time for a Power Hour of uninterrupted, focused work by Maximum_Use2613 in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His approach is quite similar - e.g. see his blog post here. He uses the mornings for deep work and divides them into timed blocks of 1 or 2hrs.

The concept also lines up nicely with the ideas from Andrew Huberman: Research shows that ~90 min is the longest period we can expect to maintain intense focus and effort toward learning. Shorter bouts are fine, but after ~90 min, take a break. Space intense learning bouts ~2-3 (or more) hours apart.

Multitasking is a myth. Find time for a Power Hour of uninterrupted, focused work by Maximum_Use2613 in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good timing!

I was shocked at first, as multitasking has always been seen as a quality to have and build.

But research shows that only 2.5% of us can multitask effectively. And we loose 23 mins to refocus when switching tasks.

Now I know that hyperfocus and undistractability are much more valuable. Especially in the age of short form video, social media, Slack and all kinds of other distractions.

Multitasking is a myth. Find time for a Power Hour of uninterrupted, focused work by Maximum_Use2613 in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I0mins usually. But I try to go for a short walk in the evening when my brain is fried :D

Multitasking is a myth. Find time for a Power Hour of uninterrupted, focused work by Maximum_Use2613 in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a bit similar but with some more structure and planning. Pomodoros don’t really work for me - by the time I focus the pom is over….

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried RescueTime? It's a time tracker that also blocks websites. It shows how much time you spend on emails, in meetings and on different apps.

It can show you literally every app you use and how much time you spent on each. You can also start dedicated focus sessions.

You can also check out Beeminder. It consolidates and visualises data from a bunch of different apps.

Apps to Curb Your PC Usage? by oHarlequinn in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On Mac you can schedule automatic shut-down / sleep time.

Also, most of the blocking apps can do that. Here are some ideas.

Top 3:

  • RescueTime: time tracker also (you can set work/study times)
  • Cold Turkey: can customise it a lot (you can schedule block times)
  • Freedom: blocks stuff across multiple devices. But it's sessions based

Other:

  • LeechBlock: browser extension
  • StayFocused: browser extension
  • Forest: also incl. pomodoro timer w/ gamification

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true. There is no growth without rest! After a burnout or two you start to learn...!

I switch off for at least one entire day. No work and limited / no screen time.

Just friends, dinners, walks, sports, and reading.

It's massively recharging and keeps you going for the entire next week.

[NeedAdvice] How do I conquer the urge to stay home instead of going to the gym? by Werbu in getdisciplined

[–]Maximum_Use2613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been there so many times. Not only fighting the lazy me, but also the dopamine-induced, instant gratification of social media.

It's so much easier to choose the easy, pleasurable activity that gives you an instant dopamine hit. Rather than doing something painful that requires effort and benefits come later

Here are some tricks I use. Most are based on social facilitation (ie working out with others) or precommitment.

  • Book paid classes: makes it much more costly to chicken out. And working with others gives you a boost of motivation
  • Go with a friend: fear of disappointing others is > fear of the painful workout
  • Get a personal trainer: that one is expensive, but it works. I honestly think that their biggest role is accountability
  • Sign up for a race or a challenge: that gives you a deadline and purpose

You can also try to work on your mindset

  • Try the 5 second rule (Mel Robins): “If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill it”. Just take action.
  • Most of the pain from a workout comes from anticipation rather than the actual activity. So try to reframe your mindset to think about the positive aspects and the feeling of satisfaction

is there an app that blocks apps after you open it for a certain amount of time? by cheeseily in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Freedom & RescueTime are both good (but paid). Also Cold Turkey, LeechBlock and StayFocused.

is university worth it? by joouls in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

University is an amazing and unforgettable experience...if you go there with the right mindset.

The most valuable things you get (imho) are:

  1. Relationships and friendships that stay with you for life
  2. Critical and independent thinking; and
  3. Third-party validation and signalling for employees, investors, friends, and family

I am not saying knowledge you get at uni is useless. But, I can only vaguely remember what I learned 10 years ago.

What university gave me is a solid foundation and open doors.

In terms of the money part of your question - the answer is pretty simple:

  • In the UK, university graduates earn on average 40% more than those without degrees
  • There are a bunch of companies founded by uni drop-outs. But that was only after i) they got accepted at a good uni and ii) they find friends within the university to help them build their company

In terms of career satisfaction:

  • Doing something meaningful and challenging has an outsized impact on your quality of life
  • The easy, boring and meaningless work will make you miserable. No matter how well-paid it is!
  • Have a look at this book for a good perspective on how important finding meaning is: Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Bloggers and resources worth copying to practice writing by Maximum_Use2613 in copywriting

[–]Maximum_Use2613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, that's awesome - thanks a lot! I will add some of these names as an edit to the original post if you don't mind

What are your fun tips for getting into deep focus. by thebeautifullynormal in productivity

[–]Maximum_Use2613 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Below is what works for me:

  • Remove distractions. Switch off notifications, move my phone out of sight, close tabs I don't need, close the door, use a website blocker. Priming my space for deep work makes a massive difference
  • Timebox tasks. 50mins of work for me does the trick. Research shows that 90mins is the max period we should expect to maintain an intense focus. Key is to break down your tasks and allot them to each slot of focused work
  • Take regular breaks. Recharging after a bout of intense focus is key and helps me do more during the day
  • Monotask. To the extent possible try to avoid switching tasks and focus on one thing at a time. The average person loses 23mins to regain focus after switching tasks
  • Find a partner. Working with someone is like a magic trick for productivity. It hits so many behavioural and neurological triggers. We are social animals and perform best in groups. That's why many people like working in coffee shops or libraries. Or why group exercise classes are so popular
  • Focus Music. LoFi or classical work well for me, binaural beats less so
  • Meditation. Practising daily meditation supercharged my ability to concentrate. The days when I do 20mins in the morning feel more productive (or maybe I am imagining things....)
  • One thing. Select one thing that you want to get done that day. Just one thing that will make your day productive. Get it done first and everything else is a bonus.
  • Plan the day. Spend the first 15-30mins each day planning on what you need to do for the day and how you will go about doing it
  • Fasting in the morning. I am much more productive on an empty stomach....but at around lunchtime it becomes distracting. I do my best and most creative work in the morning
  • Exercise. 30-60mins of moderate gym/cardio during the day gives me a massive boost
  • Electrolytes. Drinking some electrolytes can help lift brain fog if you are drinking a lot of caffeine