my life is a little better each day because of the tips and knowledge you’ve shared in this blog. 🫶
my small win: i’ve been unemployed since covid and the only income i’ve had the opportunity to earn is as a poll worker. i’ve recently been asked to take a role with more responsibilities in the upcoming midterm u.s. elections. i’m extremely nervous for a number of reasons and was avoiding/procrastinating on the additional mandatory online training. i started by firing up my notoriously pesty laptop and acquiring access to the SOE website- both stressful steps that make it hard to start. then i told myself i could just finish one module of the training and stop if i got overwhelmed. i was up pretty late and finished the entire two hour training on completely new tasks.
i should feel proud but i just feel like a failure who wants a cookie for doing the bare minimum. that’s the effect of decades of being told i’m doing everything wrong.
It's a 👍 good start, keep going and get rid of that belief feeling like a failure . It's not true, it's your perspective. I'd suggest go back and read the article on SPARK. It will help you to analyze your thoughts and put them into a more realistic perspective.
Tiny steps lead to tiny wins, more confidence and less overwhelm. And as such, more results in the long run. Take it step by step. 2 steps at a time, not to get stuck on between steps.
Can you share with us what you mean with 'Squirrel tamer toolkit task manager'. Sounds really interesting 🤔 and could help so many of us dealing with ADHD.
The Squirrel Tamer Toolkit is a series of AI prompts I wrote a while back to help me out. I have a shortcut to it on my phone and use it to launch one of eight modules.
Since I can't attach an image this is the text menu it displays. All menu based and only ever asks 1 question at a time.
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WELCOME TO THE SQUIRREL TAMER TOOLKIT.
Select a tool number to begin:
1. The Panic Button (Triage Mode)
For when you are overwhelmed, paralysed, and everything feels urgent.
2. Spro Mode (The Task Decomposer)
For when a task feels too big, scary, or vague.
3. The Reality Check (Time Planner)
For when your to-do list is a mile long and time blindness is kicking in.
4. The Rhythm Keeper (Focus & Break Manager)
For when you need to start a work session or forget to take breaks.
5. The Inbox Bouncer
For when you are staring at a message and overthinking the reply.
6. The Inversion Shield (Reverse Psychology)
For when fear of failure is causing procrastination.
7. The Parking Lot (Daily Reset)
For the end of the day when you feel guilty about unfinished tasks.
8. The Victory Lap (End Session)
For when you are done for now and ready to return to the wild.
🔴 SPRO RESCUE (Emergency Exit)
Type "SPRO" at any time to stop, breathe, and reset.
my life is a little better each day because of the tips and knowledge you’ve shared in this blog. 🫶
my small win: i’ve been unemployed since covid and the only income i’ve had the opportunity to earn is as a poll worker. i’ve recently been asked to take a role with more responsibilities in the upcoming midterm u.s. elections. i’m extremely nervous for a number of reasons and was avoiding/procrastinating on the additional mandatory online training. i started by firing up my notoriously pesty laptop and acquiring access to the SOE website- both stressful steps that make it hard to start. then i told myself i could just finish one module of the training and stop if i got overwhelmed. i was up pretty late and finished the entire two hour training on completely new tasks.
i should feel proud but i just feel like a failure who wants a cookie for doing the bare minimum. that’s the effect of decades of being told i’m doing everything wrong.
It's a 👍 good start, keep going and get rid of that belief feeling like a failure . It's not true, it's your perspective. I'd suggest go back and read the article on SPARK. It will help you to analyze your thoughts and put them into a more realistic perspective.
Tiny steps lead to tiny wins, more confidence and less overwhelm. And as such, more results in the long run. Take it step by step. 2 steps at a time, not to get stuck on between steps.
Yep. Totally get this. So much so I added a task manager into my Squirrel Tamer Toolkit to help me deal with my ADHD.
Anything to help get the wins. No matter how small.
That's 👍 great!
Can you share with us what you mean with 'Squirrel tamer toolkit task manager'. Sounds really interesting 🤔 and could help so many of us dealing with ADHD.
Thx for sharing this 🙏
The Squirrel Tamer Toolkit is a series of AI prompts I wrote a while back to help me out. I have a shortcut to it on my phone and use it to launch one of eight modules.
Since I can't attach an image this is the text menu it displays. All menu based and only ever asks 1 question at a time.
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WELCOME TO THE SQUIRREL TAMER TOOLKIT.
Select a tool number to begin:
1. The Panic Button (Triage Mode)
For when you are overwhelmed, paralysed, and everything feels urgent.
2. Spro Mode (The Task Decomposer)
For when a task feels too big, scary, or vague.
3. The Reality Check (Time Planner)
For when your to-do list is a mile long and time blindness is kicking in.
4. The Rhythm Keeper (Focus & Break Manager)
For when you need to start a work session or forget to take breaks.
5. The Inbox Bouncer
For when you are staring at a message and overthinking the reply.
6. The Inversion Shield (Reverse Psychology)
For when fear of failure is causing procrastination.
7. The Parking Lot (Daily Reset)
For the end of the day when you feel guilty about unfinished tasks.
8. The Victory Lap (End Session)
For when you are done for now and ready to return to the wild.
🔴 SPRO RESCUE (Emergency Exit)
Type "SPRO" at any time to stop, breathe, and reset.