“Make it exciting, no matter what it is. Boring and dull are killers.' What's your best tip for beating procrastination? (Let us know now, not later!) And then take a look at these 13 suggestions from readers with ADHD.
and personal e-mail during the workday. Make a to-do list and cross off items as they are completed.”—David, Montreal
“Feet first, feelings follow. I don’t wait until I feel like doing something, or until I am in the right mood, because that might never happen. So I jump in and start the project. Nine times out of 10, I find that, once I get started, I feel like continuing.”Take care of the most important things first, then take on other items. I give myself permission to do at least one ‘tolerable,’ ‘fun,’ or ‘worthwhile’ item each day, even if it’s not on the ‘must’ list.
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