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Tag: overwhelm
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Why some people shouldn’t ‘Eat That Frog’
Brian Tracy wrote the book ‘Eat That Frog. It describes a productivity method where you choose the most important task of the day then do it before you work on anything else. Whilst this is a very brief synopsis of a whole book there is some very valid thinking behind the principle. Many of us…
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Dealing with unexpected phone calls
A phone call interrupting your flow is annoying. But what if it’s a really important call and you’re not ready for it? I knew there was an important phone call coming that afternoon. It was a while back. I had booked a call with my GP to ask for an autism assessment. I had accepted…
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My burnout can help you feel better
I thought I could cope with all the demands that I was making of myself. I needed to make life financially secure for my family and be able to buy shiny things and great experiences for my family. I needed to be a success at work. Does this sound familiar? Then, one day, I stepped…
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Setting Up a Productivity System
Update This post was written before I fully understood landscape of neurodiversity. My earlier posts on a productivity system are still relevant. The system works well for autistics and for people with ADHD who need a structure. In previous posts, we’ve looked at the benefits of a personal productivity system. We’ve also looked at the…
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When Personal Productivity Makes Things Worse
Update This post was written before I fully understood landscape of neurodiversity. My earlier posts on a productivity system are still relevant. The system works well for autistics and for people with ADHD who need a structure. The internet is full of information on how to be more productive. There are tips on how to…
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What is Personal Productivity?
Update This post was written before I fully understood landscape of neurodiversity. My earlier posts on a productivity system are still relevant. The system works well for autistics and for people with ADHD who need a structure. In industry, productivity is measured in a scientific way. It is a way of working out how efficient…
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Choose how to Fully Relax
Update This post was written before I understood the effect of neurodiversity on stress. Some of the techniques below will still help depending on your profile. The principles of knowing yourself will help you know which methods of relaxation are most likely to work for you. One antidote to busyness, stress or overwhelm is being…
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Too Busy, Overwhelmed and Stressed Out?
Update: This post was written before I got to know more about neurodiversity. The basic advice is still valid if you have a neurodiversity. The more you know about what drives your busyness then the more you are able to manage it. Several years ago, we started to hear about the cult of busyness. I…