i need structure to survive and it helps to add things to my calendar, because in my brain it's like i've "signed up" to do something for a certain amount of time. whether its a hobby, workout, researching a project, an errand etc it goes in my calendar or to-do list.
even if i already did x thing that day, i put it on the list just to cross it off which feels nice :-)
it helps me not gaslight myself into thinking i didn't do anything because i can look at the list!
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this sounds lame but hear me out. i was recently thinking about how ive been very stressed and when i am stressed i dont make time to do the things i like. like recently i haven’t been watching as many movies as i was in the summer. so i added a movie into my calendar for sunday. now i have almost guaranteed that i will watch a movie bc i love following my calendar. i was also worried that i would double book myself a lot this halloween so i was worried to say yes to things. but then i put all the parties in my calendar and now i can keep them straight in my head.
i love productivity apps and organization and notion and lists.
Oct 23, 2024
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i’ve always felt soooo bogged down by any kind of scheduled events in my life, even if it’s something fun that i should theoretically look forward to. call it ADHD, PDA autism, idk- but to mitigate this dread i find it helpful to write everything down in an online planner (use whatever system works for you). some tips:
1. writing down every little thing enables me to see it all in one place and not worry that there’s something else i’ve forgotten about. knowing i have even just one or two things coming up can feel overwhelming but as soon as i can actually see each item in front of me, it feels a lot less daunting.
2. looking at my schedule every morning helps me mentally prepare for the day
3. i used to spend so much energy thinking about an upcoming activity for the entire day leading up to it because i didn’t want to accidentally forget about it. now, i set alarms for when i need to start preparing for an activity- that way i can put it out of my mind until i actually need to start thinking about it.
i know some people feel really burdened by planners/calendars (i refused for the longest time because i like spontaneity and not feeling tied down) but just give it a try and seeee
Aug 1, 2024
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I just started doing this instead of making to do lists (literally for anything, work, personal) so it’s very much an experiment right now… I recommend bc I’m a fan so far. My therapist thinks it’s a cope and that’s why I pay her the big bucks (bc she right lol).
note - it’s more about putting my to do list on a calendar and not just filling a calendar, I have large of empty space to do with as I please
Feb 15, 2024
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