June Intention: Make It Fun!
Did you know that it's easier for many people with ADHD to get things done if they are stimulating and/or fun? In June, I’ll be making or doing at least one fun thing every day.
What could you accomplish if you could make it fun?
When I find myself unable to get started on a task I really need to do, I imagine I’m on a game show. Suddenly, my inner voice dramatically announces, "Welcome to Beat the Clock: Work Edition! Can our contestant complete one task, or even just a chunk of a task, from their list in the next 20 minutes?" My mindset and energy shift as I take my place in the competition and aim for a gold medal or other fun prize.
The mindset shift is one of the magical outcomes of recognizing what our unique brains need and starting to work with them instead of against them. Yesterday, I turned a dreaded email situation into a time management auction: "How much time are you willing to bid on this lovely email sent all the way from your good friends at …? Five minutes? Two minutes? Or perhaps the zero-second option of archive or delete..."
This approach can work for almost anything. Folding laundry becomes a speed-folding challenge, finding things around the house or opening mail turns into a treasure hunt, and cleaning becomes a build-your-own-adventure. The key is to embrace your need for stimulation and find creative ways to inject it into everyday tasks.
This June, I'm committed to making one thing fun every day. And, of course, tracking it.
Based on how I’ve been using the Tracking Sheets, I’ve made the energy level area smaller for daily highlights and added an area for recording patterns or thoughts.
Your future self will thank you for making it fun and for getting it done!
