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ADHD here, too.
It's almost impossible for me to concentrate unless I want to. My solution? Copious amounts of coffee/monster, and making sure any available distractions are things I don't want to bother with (like awful shows on Netflix), or house work that needs doing, so I can be productive even when I'm not being productive.
I also tend to think about/work on two projects at once, such as doing server maintenance during compile times, or while working through some difficult logic.
Best way for me to think? Wandering, going for a walk, etc.
It's difficult, but I've found tricks that work well for me.
I’ve pretty bad ADHD (diagnosed) my entire adult life, so focus has been a huge struggle for me forever. Here’s my strategy:
- Noise-canceling headphones blasting chiptunes (Spotify has some, but YouTube has the best selection of old-school video game music) I’m usually way less distracted if I listen to music without lyrics.
- A chair cushion (I actually use one of those ridiculous donut ones, but I put a normal sized pillowcase on it. SO comfortable, even after many hours.)
- THE POMODORO METHOD. 25 minutes hardcore coding/debugging, followed by 5 minute intervals for breaks, like checking fb, etc. (Breaks are totally optional if you’re in the zone tho 💪) It’s a great way to reward your brain for focusing.
- And if all else fails, the looming threat of unemployment is always there to keep you motivated 🙃 (Sad but true— always crosses my mind when I’m starting to fall behind on a task)
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