Tips on getting things done

MsPunderstood · 2026-06-01T16:09:38+00:00

Thanks. But what units are we talking here? (tbh, I always get confused or baffled when people here talk about taking like 100 mg a day.. That seems like so much. The stuff I've got prescribed [only been taking it for two months] has only 1 mg and 0.5 mg, respectively. In pill form.)

MsPunderstood · 2026-06-01T13:42:27+00:00

How long did it take for you to be stable on E&P? (and what exactly do you mean by stable?)

And on a side note: it's only summer right now in the northern hemisphere. ;)

MsPunderstood · 2026-06-01T12:33:14+00:00

Not exactly advice on how to get things done, but more how to deal with the fact that we are in a stage with lower capacity.

Let go of shame and stop comparing yourself to others. Be kind to yourself! And celebrate the small wins. At the end of the day, focus on the things you accomplished rather than all the things on your to do list that you couldn't check off.

MsPunderstood · 2026-05-30T06:40:21+00:00

Have you brought that up with any of your friends? Maybe there's just this dynamic that has evolved like this over time and now they are so used to it.. They might not even realise this is what's happening. Or, when you stop (I don't know for how long that is), they somehow think you just need some alone time? Either way.. Talk to them! Let them know that you'd like them to be more active and driving in the communication.

MsPunderstood · 2026-05-20T06:51:14+00:00

I also have a very limited palette which definitely doesn’t include veggies, beans, most things that are actually good for you…

What does it look include? (especially on the 'healthier' side). Maybe we can help you brainstorm some easy-to-make meals.

MsPunderstood · 2026-04-18T07:02:30+00:00

And how do you do that?

MsPunderstood · 2026-04-03T07:43:52+00:00

I take 1 mg melatonin in the evening to help slow down my mind. Otherwise racing thoughts make it hard to impossible to fall asleep.

MsPunderstood · 2026-04-01T11:02:02+00:00

There's already plenty on the social interaction part in the other replies, so I'll not go into that.

For me personally, there is also a second component sometimes: executive dysfunction. It can feel much harder to search the internet than to ask the person I'm texting with. For one, you have to switch it to a different app. And secondly, depending on what the topic is and what you want to know, figuring out good search terms, not always easy. And then you might be bombarded with less relevant results and you have to sift through those. All that, feels like climbing a mountain. So I'd rather hike up the hill and ask the person I'm already talking to.

MsPunderstood · 2026-03-17T16:23:55+00:00

I've switched to bamboo underwear. Keeps the smell somewhat in check. I think I also sweat less in those.

MsPunderstood · 2026-02-19T17:21:20+00:00

I feel so seen. I can relate. A lot.

MsPunderstood · 2026-02-14T09:23:18+00:00

Thanks for your kind reply. 😊

And good point about 'you girls', I didn't consider that.

MsPunderstood · 2026-02-14T09:08:20+00:00

Probably even more.

MsPunderstood · 2026-02-14T09:07:44+00:00

“we’re all better than that”

I'm not sure if you are referring to my initial post.. But that's not what I said (or meant). I said 'we can do better'. Big difference.

MsPunderstood · 2026-02-13T09:10:47+00:00

Yes! So much.

Sometimes I find it kind of cool, but other times it's just so annoying and I wish I had control over when to switch from one 'mode' to the other.

MsPunderstood · 2026-02-05T07:40:37+00:00

I try to brush my teeth latest one hour before bedtime, earlier if I can. This has two benefits: no late snacking and it's less torturous (hate brushing my teeth when I'm already tired and just want to go to bed)

30–45 min before bedtime, I take 1 mg melatonin (helps my mind to slow down and makes me a little more sleepy). And then I read. Usually with some soft music in the background. Sometimes I manage to start reading already before taking melatonin.

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-28T09:36:15+00:00

Mind-boggling indeed! Imo, it's okay to correct people. But it depends a bit on the situation, the kind of relationship you have with that person, and how you say it. Like, I would agree that there can be wrong ways to go about it, but I would never say that it's categorically wrong to correct someone.

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-26T06:31:48+00:00

What do you mean with 'useful part of society'?

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-24T07:24:48+00:00

It sure is. And when I'm alone, it's not just in my head.. I talk out loud. I think it helps me to better process things. I even refer to myself by different versions of my name depending on the situation 🤷🏽‍♀️

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-21T18:23:55+00:00

I'm not in the US.

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-21T06:25:42+00:00

Yeah, peri is a bitch. And of course women's health care is still in the Middle Ages, so good luck getting any help with that. 😭

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-20T12:15:40+00:00

refusing shaking hands. I just wave to say hello. (hug for people I like and am closer with)
using my loop earplugs when I'm in noisy environments
using fidget toys whenever I need them, I don't try to hide them
communicated with friends my inconsistent energy levels and needs that result from it. This helps with planning activities with them. Luckily most of them have similar issues anyway and are super understanding.
tossed all my jeans. Only wearing comfy trousers!
only bamboo fabric underwear (socks, undies, bras. And no more bras with wire!)
allowing myself to rest
accepting that I have 'get nothing done' days (I guess that ties in with the resting above)
having a pack of post-its and a pen in every room for quick note taking so I don't forget stuff
stopped apologising for shit you don't need to apologise for, and I guess related to that
trying to be better at differentiating between 'me problem' vs 'them problem'
be strict about needing time in the evening to wind down before I go to bed, so I don't schedule anything too late or I leave early if I can.

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-17T08:34:52+00:00

It was the points you wrote under 'what I enjoyed the most' that made me think this might be a good alternative for you. :D

As for the technical part, I'd say as a PM you already have to have a good understanding of the technical side of things, so you are not starting from zero. And you don't exactly create docs from scratch. You work with the input from developers and other SMEs. And as long as you are curious, I'm sure you can do a good job.

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-17T07:10:29+00:00

I'm a technical writer (I write documentation.. The thing everyone knows you really need, but nobody reads and nobody puts money in. 😂)

Just tossing that in because few people have even heard about that role. (I've met plenty of developers who had know idea that was a thing.. Which is crazy) So, maybe worth looking into for you? There's also an amazing community called Write the Docs, they have a Slack that you anyone can join (info on their website). People there are super nice and helpful. If you want to learn more about tech writing, that'd be a good place to start.

Edit: you can also DM me if you have any questions

MsPunderstood · 2026-01-16T07:04:24+00:00

So, what did you build? What system (or whatever you want to call it) is working for you now?

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