Blog by RUTH BARTLETT
I have ADHD expert Tracy Otsuka to thank for this tip. I have always known that mood was a big factor in my ability to get things done but an onslaught of “you should”s prevented me from recognising it as the basis of a valid productivity strategy. Believe me, it is.
It is counterintuitive....
ADHD specialist Brendan Mahan coined the term ‘Wall of Awful’ to describe the emotional barrier that prevents you from doing seemingly easy tasks. Sometimes short, routine tasks are the most insurmountable. No amount of post-it notes, to-do lists or Alexa reminders will give me the ammo ...
You know those tasks that make you go “urgh”? The ones that burrow into the recesses of your brain at every waking moment but will prompt you to do a deep clean of your house (including the oven) just to avoid tackling them? Those tasks. Get. Rid. Of. Them. Asking for help does not make you a failur...
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (trouble déficitaire de l’attention avec hyperactvité – TDAH) is a neurodevelopmental condition which affects dopamine levels in the brain. Those of us with ADHD (and society at large) tend to focus on the difficulties this causes: fidgetting, talking too much,...
Since the ’90s governments and businesses have worshipped at the alter of targets. Targets have become ubiquitous in education, fitness programmes and the workplace. Who hasn’t attended a workplace sermon preaching the gospel of SMART objectives? Like most productivity advice at first glance it make...
In the next series of posts I want to discuss some of the strategies I use to make me healthier and more productive. After years of experimenting I can confirm that you cannot strategise your way out of your ADHD and it’s important to manage expectations. A 50% success rate is a win for ...
Glossaries are an essential part of the translator’s toolkit, particularly when working on multiple documents or collaborating with other translators on a single document. They also ensure that translated materials reflect the client’s corporate identity and goals. By adding glossaries to our ...
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