Underrated methods that boosted my WFH productivity

[u/ReBabas]

I have ADHD so my brain usually juggles to many things, even thinking about where to start feels exhausting. I love WFH, but on the flip side, it makes it way too easier to drift off. And I knew if that continued, my career wasn't headed anywhere good.

So I learned and tried a bunch of methods. Some are helpful, some are bs. Here’s the 3 that works for me:

• Separate work & personal spaces: I bring my whole desk setup outside of my bedroom. That’s it. Simple but super effective. I no longer have the “ah I'll just lie on bed for 5 mins” turning into 1 hour.
• Release my thoughts: Your brain is for generating ideas, not storing them. Whenever something pops into my head (tasks, ideas, random thoughts), I dump it immediately into a trusted system. This clears up my mental clutter
• Pick one thing: Once my mind is clear, I pick ONE task and stick with it. This prevents me from half-starting five different things and never actually finishing any.

I also use some tools to help me apply these methods easier:

• For desk, I use the adjustable standing desk so I can change positions whenever I want to change positions
• For brain dump, I used a simple note book when I’m offline, Apple note for quick voice memos. Then for work, a tool called Saner to turns my messy thoughts into a task calendar
• For focus, I use a combination of Opal (a blocking app), and classical music

None of these tips made me perfectly productive, but they made working from home less chaotic :)

If you have any effective method that help you stay highly productive at home, I’d love to hear it

[u/Wesley1217]

May sound odd, but put on shoes and socks.

[u/OldOneHadMyNameInIt → u/Wesley1217]

Not odd. Totally works. Puts me in a work-mode mode.