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| Nov 27, 2005 4:29 pm |
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re: re: I've finally given into the organizing monster... (clog up own attempts to take action) |
Stephanie Frank
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Art:
Glad you're here! Yes, this is a newer network.
I empathize with what you are going through. ADDers have especially creative minds, and want to naturally jump on every good idea that we have. Then, of course, we overwhelm ourselves with the details and get stuck... :-)
Yes, I do have some suggestions. First, research suggests that no person can handle more than 3 projects at one time. (For us, that's more like 3 businesses...)
First, limit your ideas to 3 because they are probably very big. Next, you MUST break them down. The way our minds work, we see the really big picture and get overwhelmed. Find someone to talk with, think with to help you break down your projects. Then, choose a piece to work on each day. Make sure you have enough time available in your work schedule to do what you say you will do each day. (in other words, put only 3 or 4 things on your to-do list, not 30 or 40!
The ADD brain is wired to be extremely creative, and not so great at organization and prioritization. That is where I've requested the most help in my life. It doesn't require you to give away your ideas and allows you to get rid of the weight of disorganization.
Hope that helps, and we're glad you're here!
Stephanie
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