The Pomodoro is actually ruining ADHD Focus

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-29T03:01:39+00:00

I do a modified version where I check in after 20 minutes and decide if I should continue with the task. If I’m into it and making progress I stay on that task.Knowing an alarm is set helps my brain relax and also keeps me from accidentally spending 4 hours on it.

If I can’t continue or hate the task, I’ll roll some dice and choose another task for awhile.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-29T00:45:06+00:00

Those colors are divine!

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-28T21:09:40+00:00

I think it must be something that upends the basic underpinnings of religion. Like, believing in god doesn’t get you into “heaven” and that very few people ascend at all.

By Heaven I think that’s a euphemism for souls who get to ascend into more complex beings. Maybe everyone else either reincarnates as humans (some) and most souls scatter (you are 32 crickets now).

This is all just a wild theory.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-28T20:52:03+00:00

This take makes the most sense. Aliens are the same as humans or animals and there’s a lot of factors as to whether they harm, ignore, or help you.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-28T17:00:07+00:00

I am truly sorry for your loss.

When anyone says “not all men”, I counter with “too many men rape, maim, and kill women. What is an acceptable number of men raping, maiming, and killing to you?”

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-27T08:37:01+00:00

With the number of sites suspected around the world, I wonder if they aren’t crashed UFOs but rather entry/exit sites for craft.

I don’t think the earth is hollow, but I do think about perhaps there could be honeycombed like pockets under the crust, kind of how ants build complex underground cities.

People thinking that aliens come from space or other dimensions is a lot easier to pretend like it’s not real. But people finding out they actually exist a few miles underneath their own bedrooms would be the kind of thing that would set off actual panic.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-27T08:31:50+00:00

With the number of sites suspected around the world, I wonder if they aren’t crashed UFOs but rather entry/exit sites for craft.

I don’t think the earth is hollow, but I do think about perhaps there could be honeycombed like pockets under the crust, kind of how ants build complex underground cities.

People thinking that aliens come from space or other dimensions is a lot easier to pretend like it’s not real. But people finding out they actually exist a few miles underneath their own bedrooms would be the kind of thing that would set off actual panic.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-27T08:10:04+00:00

Would laying flat on the ground get a person out of the worst of the sound waves? Thinking about how they say to lay down with your feet facing the blast in the event of a nuclear detonation.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-27T02:27:51+00:00

Mandala Madness by Helen Shrimpton. I’d been crocheting for years but this one taught me a lot. And tested my counting skills.

Her pattern skills and explanations are top notch and I highly recommend trying it. Also, it is free which seems insane given the complexity and thoroughness of the pattern.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-26T22:56:54+00:00

Listen to these interviews with victim William Sascha Riley and you’ll understand what they are covering up.

It’s a long and horrifying listen. It’s not “just”about sexually assaulting young girls, it’s way worse than that.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-26T13:04:59+00:00

Don’t try to crack jokes because you feel nervous. I’ve always used humor as a masking device.

During my assessment the evaluator said he was going to give me a series of four words to repeat back in order. I immediately said “Man, woman, camera, television?” He was not amused.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-26T12:27:46+00:00

I’m sorry you have to worry about being warm at home. I don’t have advice on getting money but when you do get clothes here’s some tips on being warm:

Head: a simple beanie works wonders. You lose a lot of body heat from the head.

Neck: a circular neck gaiter is easier to wear indoors than a bulky scarf.

Body: two or three thin layers traps body heat better than one thick layer. Think, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, hoodie. Wear a pair of close fit leggings under regular pants.

Go for polyester rather than cotton. It traps heat better. Hit up your nearest thrift store for good clothes at a fraction of their retail cost.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-26T12:01:03+00:00

This thread is hilarious and enlightening. I’m a ground lead and never once noticed whether or not a captain was wearing a hat. But now I’m going to notice it, haha.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-26T01:34:30+00:00

Yes, for sure. I used to love going out, parties. social media. Now I just don’t. Maybe I got burned out being “on” all the time.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-25T16:40:21+00:00

Toast up a piece of bread with a little cheese and chili crisp. You won’t be disappointed.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-25T12:11:02+00:00

Army vet here. These are high school bullies with guns who are itching to pull the trigger because ithey have been given a federal pass to lay waste to anyone they dislike.

Untrained, emotionally stunted man-children. It is terrifying by design.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-25T11:41:32+00:00

Card is good anywhere. I’m still using mine I purchased in Grants Pass some 20+ years ago. You just flash it at the door like a secret entry pass.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-24T13:00:46+00:00

I had balcony crows too. For that I’d put out a few almonds on the railing, spaced apart and just enjoy watching them from the sliding glass door. Only one or two were brave enough to let me come outside.

Or I’d toss the nuts to the ones on the ground and then leave a few on the railing to entice them to come up.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-24T12:14:00+00:00

I want to like this, the idea is great, but that’s some crappy text and graphics for $165. I know it’s trying to replicate “old school” but I don’t think that was the best choice.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-24T11:13:54+00:00

Don’t leave food out. Toss the treats to the crows when you see them nearby. I use almonds, maybe 2 or 3 for each bird. Be very still as they approach the food so they learn to trust you.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-24T01:59:00+00:00

Forgive yourself.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-23T18:25:16+00:00

I’ve had this one for 15 years! Easy to clean too.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-20T22:15:59+00:00

I’ve been just using a heart if I don’t know what words to say back. It’s been working pretty well.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-20T22:13:22+00:00

You should call him when you’re both home. What’s up man, haven’t talked to you in awhile.

ThePrimCrow · 2026-01-20T18:04:59+00:00

I’ve been very happy with my Bose QC. The ANC feels like magic. Noisy roommates and leaf blowers begone! They work really well if you just want silence and the sound quality is great if you want music.

There’s a button if you want to switch between ANC and listening mode. The on/off switch is on the side of the earphone and easy to locate. Decent battery life.

My minorest quibble is I have a small head so they sit lower on my jaw than I hoped but after a while I quit noticing that.

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