How to Get Projects Done, On Time, Without Your Life Falling Apart in the Process
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2017
- One of the biggest challenges ADHD brains face is project management -- in the past I've always tried harder, worked faster, stuffed more into my schedule.
But maybe there's a better way -- deciding which projects aren't even worth taking on in the first place.
This video is meant to help us get projects done, on time, without the rest of your life falling apart in the process.
Special thanks to research consultant Patrick LaCount
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"Let's face it, the projects that don't engage our brains wind up half done or turned in late. And those that do excite us? We wind up hyperfocusing on to the point that the rest of our lives fall apart in the process."
This could not be a better description for how I handle projects.
@@azalea_moon-kee these are the most painfully - but also enlighteningly -revealing RUclips videos I’ve ever watched
@@orangejoe2147 last year when I discovered this channel, I watched about 2 or 3 videos a day, sobbing my eyes out the whole time because things finally made sense. it hurts but in a really good way.
@@xXluluchanelXx Right there with you... been very emotional realizing my "character flaws " are basically different brain wiring.
What's wrong?
I'm in this picture and I don't like it!
She speaks truth.
Would very much like to see the "How to actually START the project." It's my hardest part.
try her "wall of awful" video
Agreed! My perfectionist brain teams up with my ADHD brain and will NOT allow it!
@@felixhenson9926 I feel you. I feel like I have to overcompensate just to keep up with everything. It can be exhausting. Getting started can be difficult. Good luck on your journey!
The biggest issue I find is assigning myself "get {project} done" as a to-do and then feeling like that's way too much to tackle so I never do. What has worked instead is breaking that down into the first action that needs doing for that project and assigning myself that, then when that's done doing the same for the next step in the process. It's easier said than done (breaking down the project into bite-sized chunks) but you know better than anyone how to do that :)
Heh I just built some idea furniture and wrecked the entire house. I got sick so asked my wife how I should take the problem cos I couldn't figure out where to start. She said: do the cardboard first, then the plastic, then the tools, and tidy the rooms last. That was enough for me to think no, I'll do it a better way. And got me started!
Honestly, I don't even have ADHD, just poor time management in general, and this channel has soo many good tips and strategies that resonate with me. Instead of strategies that require you to already have good focus, these are often so much like friendlier and realistically doable for me.
That is probably true but I also thought I was on this channel just to get some good strategies even though I didn’t have ADHD but a year later and I have been diagnosed as an adult lol
Lol I'm gonna go for a diagnosis... Some time
You probably have adhd haha
How do you know you don't have it? Also you can have executive function problems even if you don't have ADHD
I'd say that just about every tip and strategy for adhd is a reasonable option for the neurotypical as well! As a manager, when someone is struggling with any component of self management, the answer is in looking to those that biologically struggle with self management.
Literally watching this while behind on multiple projects...
Yep!
Me too.... Ops
Same
I'm almost 2 college years behind
Hey Teresa, if you're still feeling low - take a breath, and believe that you will be ok!
There will be high points, and there will be successes. Somehow, my hyperfocus took me through the panic of undone work when I was younger, before I knew I even had ADD. Seemed like I would always stress, but manage to finish things in the nick of time. Even if it killed me to do it.
But the good news is, it won't be that way forever. There's some satisfaction in taking back some control from your wandering brain. I'm always trying to tell myself to pause and re-evaluate, and then I can make a better decision, and that makes me proud of myself. Positive spiral!
And also, what she said about time estimates is SO spot on. I've been trying to remember to multiply any time estimate by 2 or 3, because I always cram too much into a day. It may have been on this channel, I heard someone call being ADD is to just be wayyyy too optimistic about how much you can get done lol.
I finally completed my first project on time not the night before and got a 98% on it and I’m so proud of myself. Finally yes me and my ADHD is very proud
Congrats! That's huge
"OK, that'll take x amount of hours. 👉 Double it! What if I haven't done any of those things a bunch of times before? 👉 Triple it!!"
so damned accurate!
seriously, i think i need to legitimately apply this to my life.
Too true 😭
Jake J. Crenshaw thx!
Most important trick I learned when accurately estimating tasks at work.... love agile because it creates urgency on a weekly or biweekly basis. That's how I run personal projects now too...
Finally, somebody high-energy enough that I can watch the whole video without opening a new tab.
Omg I absolutely needed this. I love starting projects so much... completing them on the other hand... well, not so much 😂
Visual Mind I’m with you. Starting is so much fun!!
Visual Mind Preach! I have an insane amount of projects and hobbies that I have gotten all the tools and materials for but....getting started is another matter. Finishing is even harder because my mind is on the other 50 projects I want to look into.
Me too.
After 55 years, I was diagnosed with ADHD....even I didn't totally believe that :) then I found this channel!! I seem to be the textbook version.....who knew? NO ONE. haha, it certainly explains a lot! thanks to you and also Dr. Hallowell.
Vanessa me too at 45 y diagnostic with ADHD. I DID MASTER WITHOUT KNOWING THAT, i worked naturally by mind mapping and I succède. I worked and then married and here starts the problems, managing time and priority. I STOPPED WORKING for my family sake and my sanity😆. Wait kids to growth up a bit and go back to work
I'm always learning new things that are related to my add. Someone's I wonder if I have a personality at all, lol
72 and trying to figure out how to handle this. No IDEA that almost all my "quirks" have gone back to ADHD!!
Sometimes it is amazing to see how people with ADHD writes, because it is similar to me xD I haven't gotten my diagnosis yet so-
I always take waaaaay to many projects. So far I'm: learning Spanish, working on 2 fanfictions, planning my youtube channel, taking a art class, volunteering at the library. I'm probably forgetting some other things too. This will help me manage my projects!
This makes sense. So doing too much is part of the ADHD mind. Explains a lot
“A project taking less time does not mean it will take no time”
Thank you.
Yes, sometimes when I've found a shortcut I feel like I've found a time loophole. 🙄
I don't have ADHD. I married a man with it and have a 7 year old with it. Your videos give me hope and let me see inside their brains. Your channel is the reason I feel like I can help both of them succeed with ADHD. Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes and I want to thank you.
What a good human being she is! Teaching people how to ADHD and spreading awareness with such a smile and sympathy and in the meanwhile showing us that bigger projects as a youtube channel are possible.
Thanks for this channel!
"Sleep counts! Yes, youuu!"
ahahahaha, BUSTED! 😅🤣
WHEN I WATCH THIS VIDEO TO THE END, YOU ALREADY SAVED MY LIFE JESSICA!
I'm pretty sure I don't have ADHD. I don't know whether I can comprehend what it's like having ADHD. One thing I'm sure, this channel is not just ADHD haven. With your help (and Vlogbrother's, which were the reason I even discovered this channel), I've picked up meditation, I've tried creating and sticking to a schedule (emphasis on tried) and I started working out. You have literally helped me through what I thought was normal, constant boredom and no desire to reach for my goals. I sincerely hope you keep on working on this saving grace of a channel. You are an inspiration. Best of wishes for you and your fiancé, you deserve it.
As with most coping skills offered to people with developmental disorders (like ADHD) or mental illnesses, the skills can help many others who don't have those diagnoses too!
"Oh that's broken" 😂
This was great!
As a professional project manager, I can honestly say this process is one of the simplest and best things to do before starting business projects as well. Too often, businesses commit to delivering projects they haven't counted the costs on and they end up failing because they didn't know they could or know how to say no. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
So I've been struggling with time and my perfectionism at school, crying from anxiety every day and this video, which I've seen before but not while at school showed up on my main page and I can't explain how much this has saved me. I'm working on a project worth 10% right now, it's due in 4 hours and I have 3 other projects (that are worth double and +) to finish/start for tomorrow and thursday. NOBODY HAS EVER TOLD ME I CAN DECIDE TO JUST NOT DO SOMETHING. NEVER OCCURED TO ME. This has saved my life and instantly boosted my mental health. Frickin lightbulb moment. I cannot thank you enough (and the internet witches for knowing I needed this video right now). Thank you so so so much :')
Another thing that was missed was delegating if you work in an office environment. Sometimes we take on the masses believing that we have to do it all, when in reality we can rely on others to get it done. This has been a hard lesson for me, but I'm still trying to do this. :) Thank you for the video, it's very helpful.
Once again finding myself saying "THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING!" I need to ask: has anyone else diagnosed for awhile but only started watching these videos and interacting with the community been nonstop amazed by all the similarities and finding so many connections to things we may have thought had nothing or little to do with our ADHD? I can't even provide an analogous example to what I've been feeling this past week, any would be a disservice!
One more question you can ask (or two) : Does this align with my values and Goals? Does volunteering/working for this company align with my goal or value and help me to achieve it this (week/quarter/month/year/life)?
For example: Someone offers you a pay big bucks project, working for a mega biz. That may solve your short term: pay off loan, but does it align with helping local community value? Not always an easy answer. - Maybe work short term and then use some money to purchase CSA. That is just an example and as I write this I may be making this more complicated than I originally meant . Oh so ADD. Anyway thank you for this! AND big thanks for the pdf handout. You are making such a huge difference in the ADHD community in ways you can't imagine.
Can I just compliment you on you video editing!? Your content is naturally interesting to me and your personality excites me, but your video editing is bang on! You're AMAZING!
I am 400% interested in the follow up video. Getting started at all is literally my biggest obstacle.
I'm 90% sure I have inattentive ADHD but my parents don't believe it because of ADHD myths. I've tried to explain but they're not listening.
Any tips?
Kaci Read ask to see a therapist? If it's really not a thing, then you must not have it right?! Otherwise, ask them for their sources & convince them with science? Look up articles on the biology/ science of ADHD, maybe hard evidence Will help to convince them?
The ADHD Diary thanks I'll try that
Kaci Read Next time you have a checkup, ask your Dr about it. If the Dr thinks you have it, your parents will have to accept it. I went through the same thing, and now I'm taking meds that really help.
Go to your school counselor they can diagnose you with it. Then with the papers they give you go to your doctor for meds.
I do too, and I know that it's hard to deal with people who don't believe you (especially parents), so I'd suggest seeing someone else about it. A school counselor, your doctor, whoever else. Maybe even a teacher. Just someone who you can talk to without your parents shutting you down. Good luck!
This is a very good one. I am always running out if time doing things that are not that important..
Early you rock thanks for helping me cope with my ADHD your videos are helping me with college! Keep it up
TheElement OfFyre I agree. These videos have helped me do well last year and am excited to see how I do senior year this year!!! Thanks for the vids!!!
TheElement OfFyre me too. I just stopped taking meds so I need ALL the help I can get
Oh my gosh!! This is perfect! My therapist recommended you after diagnosing me with the attentive part of ADHD, what she calls EFD, executive function disorder. I'm always drowning in all these cool new projects I want to do, but have nowhere to start or don't have motivation to finish them. Thank you so much for these tips, it'll probably save my sanity. 😅
YES!!! The "Getting it actually done" video would be amazing!
This completely changes my attitude towards planning and scheduling. It's not a list of things I "HAVE TO DO OR ELSE I'LL BE A FAILURE!" It's a checkbook that tells me what I can afford to spend my time-dollars on. Not "have to," but "can do." Thanks a million!
This comment section is an oasis at the center of Death Valley. Everyone is so nice here!
There is no Oasis in Death Valley. Sounds like you need How to Geography.
"I did this to myself" feels very empowering regarding a huge to-do list x
The hardest part for me is the perception I have of how I used to manage projects. I always had trouble finishing stuff, but I remember a phase when I could be done with something on the same day. Now it takes me months for the same thing, just because I'm overloaded with new things I got too excited about to remember what I was already doing and there's a bunch of anxiety tied to just doing things. I will get stuck on a specific step and just put it aside for weeks until I go back to it out of guilt or because I just remembered it existed. Life is more in the way as well, that ''achieving phase'' was in my teens so I didn't have to take care of myself the way I have to now. It still puzzles me how people can stay on task and finish something in a short amount of time. I'm quite embarrassed to not be able to do that, to be honest. Feels almost like swimming in mud during a race while everybody is driving sports car to the finish line.
It is clear to me that you carefully direct and edit these videos with the adhd watcher in mind. I always love knowing how things work. Doing a video about how you do videos for adhd viewers would be fascinating. Oh yeah, these videos have been amazing for me, thank you!
Every time i watch your videos i cry a bit with grattitude. Thank you for this i hope you know it helps so much more than anything else ever has
This is really helpful. All of your videos are, but this one in particular for my current situation. I've gone for years knowing that I have ADHD, but not knowing all the areas in which I am effected. Your videos have pulled me out of the darkest point of my life by shedding light on that for me. I was diagnosed at 12 years old and at 21 I am JUST NOW understanding my own condition. Thank you thank you thank you. Just KNOWIG why I do the things I do, and that not everyone actually deals with this, is so relieving. I've been shooting myself in the foot with University to the point I considered dropping out because all my trial and error was for not. I fell into such a viscous cycle of working so hard, falling off the horse, becoming discouraged with my performance and not feeling like I was given the opportunity to show my true strengths, and repeat. My dissatisfaction with my own performance was NOT a true reflection of my abilities, and I felt so discouraged to even try anymore. I have high hopes for my future semesters now that you have given me some tools to try and face my ADHD head on.
Your videos are BRILLIANT.
Love the “triple it’” so funny.
"we're not usually great at estimating time"
And that's how I'm working on my thesis for 5+ days and being halfway with the remaining things while I expected it to be 2. And how I spent one and a half hour with a "kinda 20 min long" session of excel formatting.
Yes! Please! Make the video! I will watch it! It's the one I've been waiting for!
I don't have diagnosed ADHD but everything I do makes so much more sense the more I watch these videos
Yes do cover the journey from having scheduled something to actually doing it! Task initiation is a
Struggle
This youtube channel literally teaches me How to do life ... Thank you !
Just got diagnosed and your channel gives me so much hope and motivation! You are a life saver! THANK YOU!
Thank you for all your help. I love watching your videos they are a big part of my tool box. Aside from being entertaining they tackle issues that I struggle with. Keep up the great work.
Also awesome timing on link suggestions!
Discovering this channel was great! Thank you Hannah Hart! I was diagnosed with ADHD last year and I've been binging these vids all day!
I am so eager to see what you post everyweek or whenever you can. they have helped me so much with my ADHD
I love how those videos are focused on making changes and being interesting (many cameras angles switching etc) to help stay focused on them ❤️
I needed this video last fall when I was signing up for classes, but when your adviser is giving you the "you need to be taking more classes than this" look, I can't say no. I pulled myself a part last semester trying to do everything, and with my job, I didn't have enough time to do everything. I did pass those classes while working part time, but I would have gotten better grades if I had dropped one of those classes. Oh well, I didn't let him know how many classes I would be taking this semester just that if my schedule allowed me to take more than one class I would. I'm not. I'm working more and taking care of myself this semester. I need to be able to study. oh well, I now have a new adviser to drive insane.
Thank you Jessica! I really appreciate you doing this for us brains. I would love to watch a video on doing the things we've now planned for.
My excitement at there being a PDF of this was next level! lol Thank you!!! 😄
You just explained my week, God bless you. Keep your posts coming you’re a public service.
This video could not have come out at a better time! Thanks for the help!!! ❤️
This is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you so much!
This time analogy is awesome. I'll use it. Thanks!
I am DEFINITELY!! looking forward to the 'Actually Doing The Thing' episode/series. I NEED!! it so bad. You are impressive and amazing thank you so much for helping all of our brains.
Love this! Yes, I'd love the follow-up video you discussed, but only when you have time. Congrats on getting married!
I was so stressed about this upcoming weekend due to all the work I have to do... Decided to drop by this channel for advice. This video helped me to take a moment, breathe, and figure out what are the important things I need to get done/ organized.
me: " let me check my schedule" 4 years later: " oof I remembered!"
Omg Jessica you posted this on time! I just started my final year of College and it's also the busiest. I love you so much. 😍
Thanks so much for this video! Especially with classes starting up again and all my commitments being decided on, I really needed this
This was really great, but letting us have the PDF is a massive wow. A million thanks.
Great video! Thanks for the PDF as well, super helpful!
I also would add that when doing crafting or construction take it is helpful to draw out a rough diagram, list out each component including the costs, then roughly write it the steps needed as you did and consider the time to complete. I find it grounds me in reality and I am able to prune back what I want included and either eliminate or at least modify some of the components.
Thanks again for posting! Keep em coming.
Definitely need to get much better at this. This video is a great start!
MIC DROP!!!! Totally deserved. Another awesome and relevant video.
your analogies are the best ugh
I've never clicked so fast on a video
Allie Willis Same I love all of her videos ▶
Okay, this goes straight to my journal, bc i'll need it later about a thousand times.
Awww, an early congratulations to you and your darlin'! That's so exciting, and I wish you both the best life can offer.
On topic, this is an awesome video that kinda came when I needed the most, as I'm in the planning phases of a cosplay. Thanks for the tips, I'll be using your template soon.
Brilliant analogy, thanks for this video
You're a freakin godsend. I'm so thankful this video was recommended today. You just saved me a lot of trouble :D
Oh my gosh you're mic drop was wonderful! Great content!
Legit love this SO MUCH. I keep blank forms in my disc bound bullet journal (; for when I think committing to a project sounds like a good idea. I also used it as a guide to help create an emotional de-escalation worksheet (lovingly referred to as, "Should I Freak Out About The Thing")!
This is fantastic. I needed something like this
My wife just shared this with me, I cant believe I have not had this resource for my brain before. My son has many of the same issues I do, keeping rocking these videos!
what was i doing ?
did i start that ?
when do i start?
how do i start ?
I can relate sooo much on those :o !!!
I just love your Channel!!!
Thanks you so much for all those wonderful advices Jessica !
This is fantastic. Thank you for all.the wonderful videos and helpful tips. Can't wait to start working harder on getting my ADHD to work with me in my life and not against me. ♥️♥️
The story of my life😣. Your présentation is outstanding💖💖💖
This was so helpful! What wonderful and informative content you put out! Thanks!
Yes, please make the video you suggested! This was excellent and I really liked that you made a PDF for simplification of use. :)
This is spot on and very helpful.
This is exactly what I struggle with the most with my ADHD, thank you soooo much.
Thank you!!! This video is so helpful!! Youre amazing!! Thank you for all your helpful informative videos!!
Thanks Jessica!
I just found your channel and really love the content. While my attention span is short, things moving too quickly can make it hard to absorb (such helpful) information. I mean this playfully: it's a little ironic that the edits between your talk segments move in such an ADHD fashion, not unlike the rest of the internet, moving really quickly! (I know most of RUclips is like this, as most people are generally too impatient to sit and watch for long) A person like me, with difficulty with transitions, can find it hard to follow. I'm glad RUclips has speed settings, because I have to slow these down a bit every time, hehe. I'm on the hunt for anymore of your videos that discuss help with transitions next. Thank you for all the research and entertaining videos!
A video on actually following through with projects would be A+++ :)
I mean. Almost definitely I do not have ADHD. But I did almost fail my exams last year because I just couldn't do anything. I couldn't start work, I couldn't concentrate for more than a few minutes at a time, I missed a whole bunch of important deadlines and meetings. And now I'm just starting my this-year set of exams and discovered your channel and oh my. It's been incredibly helpful. Especially the pomodoro thing, although I do struggle to concentrate for that long, and I look at my phone to see how long I have left and ALWAYS open something else and remind myself to close it. Anyway. Thank you, this is amazing, and since finding your channel a week or so ago, I've managed to start work, get some important shit done, and feel so much better. Sorry for the ramble but THANK YOU. And now, to work. xx
Wowee 😁🥰
That's so kind of you to offer the PDF. Thank you.
I kind of know lots of what you mentioned and did it before. I'm not diagnosed but experience a fluffy brain and brain fog from time to time so these structures help me maintain good care for what's left from my health and sanity🧠🤗
This is soooooo awesome!! Even though my husband told me all the same things, I'm so glad you created this video! I can and will rewatch it a lot!!!
This is amazing. I need more PDFs like this!!
YAAAYYY exciting PDF 😁😁😁😁😁 tools to help me add structure in my life ❤️❤️😁 genuinely Thanks So much!
OMG, I love you. This question keeps plaguing me and I dont ever know where to start. When all else fails, start at the end!
Another great video! Thank you!
PLEASE make a video about actually getting things done and physically doing them if you can !!! Love the videos btw, thankyou!!
Why did I not even know about this 3 years ago. The beauty of RUclips evergreen videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this! I wrote a list in January of all the projects I have in the house that I started but hadn't finished. (There is more stuff in the "Projects I want to start" pile but I'll worry about that later.) There were 72 projects on the list. I told myself I should work through them and complete them or let them go before I take on new projects. Guess what I've done since then? Yes, I took on NEW projects. And feel more guilty than ever. I need to stop. This is just what I needed to hear right now. Thank you.
Congrats on your marriage and thanks again for the wonderful, fun, wacky and very useful videos you put together for my Brain.