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_Inbox/2026-02-13 0934 Implement ADHD friendly sprint based productivity system.md

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 inspired by the following [[YouTube]] video by [[Ruri Ohama]]
-- [[Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work For ADHD & What To Do Instead]]
+- [[2026-02-13 Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work For ADHD & What To Do Instead]]
 

_Inbox/2026-02-14 1233 Valentine's day card message.md

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+[[Erin's card messages]] [[Erin Mary Hodgetts|Erin]]
+
 Happy valentine's day to my beautiful wife
 
 Thank you for everything you do and for being exactly who you are

_Inbox/2026-03-05 0930 ADHD medication review.md

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 category:
   - "[[Events]]"
+  - "[[Health]]"
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   - "[[Meetings]]"
 topics: "[[ADHD medication review]]"
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   - "[[Laura NSCHT 2026-01-07]]"
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-![[Recording 20260305094814.m4a]]
+- previously was put on 70mg of elvanse, but i found this too much
+- ~2 week ago i stopped 70mg and started experimenting with lower doses
+- my baseline, 30mg wasn't enough, and i think 50mg was the start of too much
+- so i split the 70mg down into 40mg doses
+- for the last week 40mg seems to working well
+	- sleep has improved
+	- appetite has returned during the day
+	- i feel like me again, not flat and laser focussed on one thing
+- Laura has done a follow on prescription for 40mg
+- will have another review in one month
+- will look to move to gp combined care after, if all okay

_Inbox/2026-03-05 1334 How to Get So Much Done with ADHD That It Feels Illegal.md

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+---
+created: 2026-03-05T13:34:30
+category:
+  - "[[YouTube]]"
+  - "[[Productivity]]"
+  - "[[Library]]"
+type:
+  - "[[YouTube]]"
+topic:
+title: How to Get So Much Done with ADHD That It Feels Illegal
+platform: YouTube
+channel: "[[\rRuri Ohama\r]]"
+url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958
+rating:
+tags:
+---
+an ai summary of the video:
+
+In this video, [[Ruri Ohama]] shares a three-part productivity framework specifically designed for people with ADHD or those who struggle with "activation energy" (the difficulty of getting started).
+
+### **1. Solving Activation Energy**
+
+Getting started is often harder than the work itself. Ohama uses three techniques to "activate" her brain:
+
+- **Morning Light Therapy:** Sitting in front of a 10,000 lux light lamp for 20–30 minutes within 30 minutes of waking up to reset the circadian rhythm and clear brain fog [[02:34](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=154)].
+    
+- **Kitchen Table Setup:** Placing her laptop on the kitchen table the night before to "trick" the brain into starting work during breakfast, avoiding the mental resistance associated with a dedicated work desk [[04:14](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=254)].
+    
+- **Planning the Night Before:** Visualizing the next day’s structure to prevent decision fatigue and aimless procrastination in the morning [[05:14](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=314)].
+    
+
+### **2. Signal vs. Noise**
+
+High performance comes from identifying what truly matters rather than just being "busy."
+
+- **The Brain Dump:** Emptying all thoughts and tasks into a system every morning to clear mental clutter and silence the "loud" ADHD mind [[11:32](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=692)].
+    
+- **Daily Highlight:** Identifying just one "signal" (the most important task) that would make the day a success. This helps protect focus and prevents the guilt associated with toxic productivity [[14:00](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=840)].
+    
+- **Protecting the Signal:** Treating everything else as "noise" that can be ignored or delayed until the primary goal is achieved [[16:31](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=991)].
+    
+
+### **3. The Sprinting Method**
+
+To maintain momentum and avoid the "engine cooling down" effect of frequent breaks, Ohama uses sprints:
+
+- **Categorize by Energy:** Tasks are grouped into four categories: **Urgent**, **Deadlines**, **Admin**, and **Creative** [[22:46](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=1366)].
+    
+- **Treat Sprints as One Task:** Instead of switching between small tasks, she works through an entire category in one continuous "flow state" to minimize context switching [[23:26](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=1406)].
+    
+- **Follow Energy, Not the Clock:** Rather than "eating the frog" (doing the hardest thing first), she works on what matches her current energy level to avoid burnout and resistance [[19:13](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=1153)].
+    
+
+### **Key Takeaways**
+
+- **Stop forcing traditional breaks:** For some neurodivergent brains, breaks act as "task switchers" that kill momentum [[18:21](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=1101)].
+    
+- **Focus on signal, not quantity:** You cannot compete on volume alone; success comes from protecting the 3–5 things (the signal) that move the needle [[09:10](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=550)].
+    
+- **Visual systems over lists:** Using visual boards (like Kanban) is often less overwhelming for ADHD minds than static, long to-do lists [[25:01](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958&t=1501)].
+    
+
+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5LSbjqb958)

_Inbox/2026-03-05 1357 ward 1 volunteering.md

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+---
+category:
+  - "[[Journal]]"
+type:
+  - "[[Log]]"
+title: ward 1 volunteering
+created: 2026-03-05T13:57:21
+date: 2026-02-27
+tags:
+---
+[[Volunteering at Harplands Ward 1]]
+- I missed the previous week ([[Erin Mary Hodgetts|Erin]] and girls were in [[Hornsea]] and I was lost in hyperfocus at home, [[me ADHD Medication|ADHD meds]] were too high)
+- I actually felt useful this week
+	- I watched over [[Nathan 2025-11-28]] while he went out for a smoke
+	- I played chess with [[Mark 2025-11-28]], he's very good, and thought I was too (even though I lost all three games), but he enjoyed it, wants to play again next week
+- [[Luke 2025-11-07]] had finally been discharged from the ward since y last visit

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