downshift
@downshift.eth
interventions that have helped me deal with ADHD (or whatever i have): non-pharmaceutical - less (ideally no) alcohol - getting things done framework (GTD, or just use lists + calendars religiously). GTD saved my ass at my first startup - 2-minute rule is from GTD, but good enough to mention separately; if it takes less than 2 minutes, do it right now - be asleep before 11pm - exercise (cardio, doesn’t take much) - mindfulness meditation (HUGE) - breathing exercises if you struggle with anxiety - when in doubt, neaten up - take intentional work and screen breaks. keep an eye on your technology addiction pharmaceutical - nicotine. i use 3mg nicotine pouches for deep focus, any more and i get strongly addicted (used to vape…if you vape, stop. trust me, it’s terrible for you and makes your adhd worse) - Sudafed on days i’m having bad brain fog (boosts norepinephrine, but i have terrible allergies and am frequently on it anyway) - i’m experimenting with some supplements (magnesium glycinate and NAC)
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chief chups
@chiefchups.eth
gtd has been huge for me. I was the kind of kid who’d turn up for school with no pen and had no idea where my next class was meant to be. I struggled massively with staying organized when I started work until I discovered David Allen. the main challenge now is making sure I’m not falling down a system optimization rabbit hole and spending all my time playing with my tools and setup.
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