i've using pomodoro since 1 month now and it's GREAT! I stoped spending hours on the same task trying to reach "perfection", i said to my self "this is the time you have to do it and if you finish your task on that time is DONE, you don't need to look for perfection". It was hard but so worthly!
When I'm having a really RRALLY hard time getting started, I've used 5 minutes before and it has worked! Once that 5 minutes is up, I feel better that I've started and am ready to do more.
I've finally found a supportive channel that doesn't promote toxic productivity towards me. I have very severe autism and ADHD, and I've spent ages to find some sort of help for getting things done. Thank you for this!
When i choose a "doable" time frame, I do a lot more longer term. I think pushing yourself constantly in general is not healthy as that's when you get burnout I believe. Thankyou. This is great.👍
As someone who basically pushed herself off a cliff, this is exactly what happens when you keep pushing yourself because ‘there is always more to do’ and you are measuring your self worth the way the world does - by your productivity! Don’t do that to yourself - not least because it doesn’t work, it takes three times longer to recover from burnout than it did to burn out in my experience!
@@FunnyShellBear Well said. 👍Exactly. If you push too hard, it takes so much longer to get back on track which then makes matters worse as it then effects your moods.
I avoided this video for a long time because I associate anything having to do with pomodoro negativity. It makes me feel controlled and boxed in. I was pleasantly surprised by your take on it, and I am going to try it tomorrow.
I love your gentle and clear approach! I like the focus of your channel, because the advice I get from (well-meaning) non-chronically ill people is sometimes too far on the rest side of things, when I really do want to be productive, just in a way that works for me.
Hey, Cassie! I hardly ever comment on videos, but I just wanted to show my appreciation for your work and your willingness to share it with the world. I often watch your videos when I find myself struggling to be "functional", being unable to do my chores or get my college and job affairs in order (or days like today, when getting out of bed is itself a challenge). Thank you so much for reminding me to show kindness and compassion towards myself, while providing actual tools to make improvements. Days like this are so tough I feel like it's harder to understand practical tools, but I'll rewatch this video when I can to make sure I can learn and apply these modifications. Again, thank you so much! BTW, I know many people who could benefit from your content but do not speak English, so if you ever feel like having any of your videos or work translated into Portuguese (BR), I would love to help you. ❤️❤️❤️
Oh goodness, thank you so much for sharing! This warmed my heart. 💖 And thank you for the offer! I'm not making enough money to hire more support yet, but I'll definitely keep this in mind. Could you email me your information to cwinter@accountabilitymuse.com so I can better keep track of you?
I have sort of been doing this after being on the pain management course. At least now I know what the method is called. Thank you for the explanation and the modification. Will definitely help me.
It depends on the thing. Like with math homework I get hyperfocused and it’ll be three hours later and my brain feels like mush. I guess I always modified the Pomodoro I’d set a timer for 25 or 20 minutes if I really hated something and take longer breaks.
I really struggle with even finding a way of "recovery" bc conditions like sleep apnea/depression just make me feel like everything is draining. Not sure if I have to resort to lying in bed listening to lo-fi/calming music or what. I struggle with answering many of the internalised questions too (like with the 3 tanks) - I get the theory, but how to actually, truly, consistently do the reflection if you're just flat and exhausted all the time?
The important thing to remember is that clarity comes from curious experimentation, not thought. Give yourself permission to "incorrectly" reflect, and then act from that reflection. If you were "wrong" you'll probably find out pretty quickly, which will inform your next reflection. Over time you'll have a better sense of your capacity and what will make things harder vs what will make things easier. It's a process to lean into. 💖
Does that means you can do a 5 min. pomodoro, then later on another pomodoro 25 min. pomodoro? Or a modified pomodoro is let say a 15 mn. and all other pomodoro will be 15 min.
What Safe Expectation did you come up with?
i've using pomodoro since 1 month now and it's GREAT! I stoped spending hours on the same task trying to reach "perfection", i said to my self "this is the time you have to do it and if you finish your task on that time is DONE, you don't need to look for perfection". It was hard but so worthly!
When I'm having a really RRALLY hard time getting started, I've used 5 minutes before and it has worked! Once that 5 minutes is up, I feel better that I've started and am ready to do more.
I've finally found a supportive channel that doesn't promote toxic productivity towards me. I have very severe autism and ADHD, and I've spent ages to find some sort of help for getting things done. Thank you for this!
Welcome to the community! So excited to have you. 💖
@@CassieWinter Thank you so much!
When i choose a "doable" time frame, I do a lot more longer term. I think pushing yourself constantly in general is not healthy as that's when you get burnout I believe. Thankyou. This is great.👍
As someone who basically pushed herself off a cliff, this is exactly what happens when you keep pushing yourself because ‘there is always more to do’ and you are measuring your self worth the way the world does - by your productivity! Don’t do that to yourself - not least because it doesn’t work, it takes three times longer to recover from burnout than it did to burn out in my experience!
@@FunnyShellBear Well said. 👍Exactly. If you push too hard, it takes so much longer to get back on track which then makes matters worse as it then effects your moods.
I avoided this video for a long time because I associate anything having to do with pomodoro negativity. It makes me feel controlled and boxed in. I was pleasantly surprised by your take on it, and I am going to try it tomorrow.
So glad it helped!
I think I'm literally going to cry watching this. You get it.
I love your gentle and clear approach! I like the focus of your channel, because the advice I get from (well-meaning) non-chronically ill people is sometimes too far on the rest side of things, when I really do want to be productive, just in a way that works for me.
Hey, Cassie! I hardly ever comment on videos, but I just wanted to show my appreciation for your work and your willingness to share it with the world. I often watch your videos when I find myself struggling to be "functional", being unable to do my chores or get my college and job affairs in order (or days like today, when getting out of bed is itself a challenge). Thank you so much for reminding me to show kindness and compassion towards myself, while providing actual tools to make improvements. Days like this are so tough I feel like it's harder to understand practical tools, but I'll rewatch this video when I can to make sure I can learn and apply these modifications. Again, thank you so much! BTW, I know many people who could benefit from your content but do not speak English, so if you ever feel like having any of your videos or work translated into Portuguese (BR), I would love to help you. ❤️❤️❤️
Oh goodness, thank you so much for sharing! This warmed my heart. 💖
And thank you for the offer! I'm not making enough money to hire more support yet, but I'll definitely keep this in mind. Could you email me your information to cwinter@accountabilitymuse.com so I can better keep track of you?
VERY helpful!!
One of the best videos to help neurodivergent people with their productivity challenges. Huge thanks to you.
I'd been doing this intuitively but I couldn't help but feel it was "cheating", but this video gives me the validation I needed. Thank you.
You're welcome! And thank you for watching. 😊
10:18 Did you say “neuro-spicy smoothie”? That is awesome.
Thank you for these videos!
I probably said "Neurospicy Spoonie" which is shorthand for: neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or disabled.
@@CassieWinter thanks! Sorry I’m new to your channel :-)
I have sort of been doing this after being on the pain management course. At least now I know what the method is called. Thank you for the explanation and the modification. Will definitely help me.
Thanks ✨🌷🌸
Thank you for your video. It was really informative and reassuring.
It depends on the thing. Like with math homework I get hyperfocused and it’ll be three hours later and my brain feels like mush. I guess I always modified the Pomodoro I’d set a timer for 25 or 20 minutes if I really hated something and take longer breaks.
I really struggle with even finding a way of "recovery" bc conditions like sleep apnea/depression just make me feel like everything is draining. Not sure if I have to resort to lying in bed listening to lo-fi/calming music or what. I struggle with answering many of the internalised questions too (like with the 3 tanks) - I get the theory, but how to actually, truly, consistently do the reflection if you're just flat and exhausted all the time?
The important thing to remember is that clarity comes from curious experimentation, not thought. Give yourself permission to "incorrectly" reflect, and then act from that reflection. If you were "wrong" you'll probably find out pretty quickly, which will inform your next reflection. Over time you'll have a better sense of your capacity and what will make things harder vs what will make things easier. It's a process to lean into. 💖
@@CassieWinter this answer is so insightful, thank you.
That’s pretty much what I do.
Does that means you can do a 5 min. pomodoro, then later on another pomodoro 25 min. pomodoro? Or a modified pomodoro is let say a 15 mn. and all other pomodoro will be 15 min.
Yup! With this method you're 100% in charge of your safe expectations and whether or not they change as you go. 😊