Daniel Lyons' Notes

Calendar blocking fails for ADHD (here’s what to do instead!)

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My Notes

00:00 Intro

00:56 3 reasons why calendar blocking doesn't work for ADHD

02:27 Overblocking, distractions and helpful tools

Here's what most people don't
understand. Calendar blocking is a
double-edged sword. On the one hand, it
can be a good way to have a target for
my attention. The danger with calendar
blocking is that it is too easy to
overblock. you overblock and you don't
take into account cognitive load, mental
energy, and distraction.

04:36 Tip 1: Reframe your time and batch tasks

Calendar blocking for me creates more problems than it solves.

05:10 Tip 2: My favourite productivity tips

07:22 Tip 3 and 4: accountability and timers

09:58 What to do with distractions

11:07 Bread is back!

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Calendar blocking fails for ADHD (here’s what to do instead!)
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My Notes
00:00 Intro
00:56 3 reasons why calendar blocking doesn't work for ADHD
02:27 Overblocking, distractions and helpful tools
04:36 Tip 1: Reframe your time and batch tasks
05:10 Tip 2: My favourite productivity tips
07:22 Tip 3 and 4: accountability and timers
09:58 What to do with distractions
11:07 Bread is back!
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