Varun Sharma

@Vicky Salisbury @Tia ColemanCarr @Donna Bjurlin @Simon Sharpe @Dorothea Habtamu @Mary Christou @Joan Jones @Linda Hernandez @Mads Munk @Heather Jensen you all mentioned task initiation, motivation, procrastination, or feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate. We covered this during the Q&A so here's the breakdown. The main message: most productivity advice is way too simplistic. A new Notion dashboard or switching to a different app is not going to fix it. That's putting a bandaid on a broken system. The Harmony Productivity System works in layers, and skipping layers is why most approaches fail. Also see the attached image for reference. Layer 1: Regulation first. You can have the best system in the world, but if you sleep badly, you won't be productive. Period. The first domino is always: optimize sleep, add some movement (releases dopamine naturally), improve nutrition. Without a regulated nervous system, nothing else works. This is why so many of you feel like you "can't start." Your brain literally doesn't have the fuel. Layer 2: Purpose & Alignment. Once regulation is handled, figure out what actually lights you up. You don't need your full life purpose right now. Just arrange things so what you do is at least somewhat aligned with who you are. @Heather Jensen this is your situation. If your current job drains you, that's okay, but have a plan for what you're working toward. Knowing the "why" behind the grind makes the grind bearable. Layer 3: Two Big Rocks. Don't set 10 goals. Pick two. Mine are my health and my business. Everything else follows from keeping those two on track. @Mary Christou , this is the answer to "what should I focus on?" Fewer priorities means more follow-through. Pick two, let everything else be secondary.

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How to actually start tasks when your ADHD brain won't let you

Varun Sharma

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Thanks @Jim Ebbelaar, very important advice ❤️ My own present status (hopefully encourage others): Regulation first: I am presently struggling with Sleep, gonna take a while it would seem. Trying to fix the chemical imbalance with: - Waking up on time (not always). - Kicking the morning routing based on Red-Yellow-Green. Sometimes Red becomes Yellow by the time I'm done with the Cold Shower. I've started meditation, being okay with "boredom" to break the present neurological cycle. Purpose & Alignment. Once regulation is handled, figure out what actually lights you up. You don't need your full life purpose right now. Just arrange things so what you do is at least somewhat aligned with who you are. Thanks! I was getting ahead the curve as usual while debilitated against the immediate Big Rocks. Diagnosing procrastination: I've been procrastinating on talking with the AI on it. Need to be more involved on this front.

Varun Sharma

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@Pamela Saintonge Not every day can be the best possible one so depending on the present state of mind and how your body feels, the six week program has these Red-Yellow-Green distinctions so we can just do the bare minimum or best possible schedule for ourselves. Red is basically KTLO - Keeping the lights on, do not fall into total despair but drag your body along for a bit and hopefully the mind follows. Sometimes, actions have to precede the thoughts as thoughts can get mudded in our mental state but following a strict routine in line with what our body needs (as resolved with self awareness) can help us get through tough times. Example: Do not miss out of water, electrolytes, supplements, timely meals just because you're feeling too low to perform executive tasks.

Shekher Aryaa

22d •

👤 Introduction

Advice

How do I enter the 5 day challenge

New comment 22d ago

Varun Sharma

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The next one starts on 27th April, you can add it to your calendar.

Lisa Marie Osanna

22d •

👤 Introduction

I am new here! Just wanted to introduce myself

Hello all! I am a 56 yr old from CA. USA ADHD, OCD, PTSD, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION DAILY SURVIVOR... HERE TO SEEK HELP AND SUPPORT AS WELL AS OFFER THE SAME!!!

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Varun Sharma

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Welcome Lisa! I find doing things that I’m passionate about happen to be a good stress reliever. I hope you’ve got many of those!