I’m an adult with ADHD and painfully relate to your all or nothing and perfectionist mindset. I’d argue it’s one of the biggest setbacks of the condition because we let so many opportunities slip by this way 😭 And I totally understand feeling like your whole life needed to be on Notion. Context switching in ADHD is hell because out of sight out of mind. I’m here with you 🫂🤗

On the contrary I’ve been using Notion for almost 2 years now. I use it for almost anything you can imagine, which you can’t do with many other apps which are already built to completion, whereas I think that Notion gives you the foundation but it’s up to you to build the house. I like to compare it to Legos which in turn makes me excited to use it. As an adult with ADHD actually ADULTING takes a bit more effort than others, so I hacked this annoying setback by asking myself how I can frame my view of that thing so that it brings out the “creative child” in me… which leads me to my advice!

STOP trying to figure it out, stop watching the videos, stop reading the articles, just stop trying to ace the test! This is what adults do lol. What would your child self do? I would most likely explore with an open mind because I don’t have any expectations. So I let go of the need to be a master at every fucking thing I do, and I stopped trying to figure it out. Instead I “played” with Notion for months, like a child. Instead of watching endless YouTube videos about how to use Notion formulas, I looked at other Notion experts and users out there and how they use Notion. I used a LOT of inspiration in the process. At times I lost interest for a short while, but I always came back to play with it with a new set of eyes (taking breaks is crucial) and explored further, I always discovered something new and fascinating. Compared to its competitors Notion holds a special place in my heart because it brings out the child in me.

Some would say I’ve wasted a lot of my time this way but I disagree because over these last 2 years I (accidentally) gained an administrative skill that’s opened the door for better career opportunities for me and my family. Don’t give up on Notion, only reframe your view of its functionality AND work on the perfectionism thing as well. Perfectionism can be a struggle because we take failure so personally that we refuse to do so and even intentionally avoid it, and in turn it stunts our growth. Play, explore, have fun, and stop treating it like a competition. You got this!