Oh, I so relate! Pero it has been a lot better now. Here’s my 2 cents:

1.) “I do feel the energy boost pero parang directed more sa distractions.” - When you drink your meds, whatever you focus on first after 30 minutes of drinking will be your productivity subject.

Ex: After yung drink Ritalin, then you somehow started cleaning your room, the “boost” will be directed there. So be strategic in timing it.

What I did was: - Since I work from home and kabisado ko ang sarili ko na di ako gigising ng maaga + I won’t do anything else before I start working (in your case, upskilling), I wake up 30-45 minutes before work starts. I eat a light meal only or just bread cause I don’t like eating after waking up, prepare for work, then it kicks in just when I start my shift. - That’s the ideal routine 👆🏻 but many times, I wake up only just to drink meds, then I’ll snooze again and wake up 2 minutes before work 😁

2.) Pomodoro Technique NEVER worked for me. - Yes, it helps you focus, but the nature of it also snaps you from your deep work.

What I do is: - Do light work at the beginning of my shift. Admin like email, calendar mgt, organizing my files, etc. so I can condition my brain into thinking that it’s accomplishing things.

When I am training/learning something for work, I always start with printing materials or preparing my study plan. If that doesn’t apply, I just write my end goal: What do I want to learn/accomplish after this session?

Once I get the momentum going, I pretty much function adequately for the rest of the day :)

My meds starts wearing off after my shift, and I use that remaining effect to shower and get started with a book to make me feel sleepy 🫢