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Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work For ADHD & What To Do Instead | YouTube | [[ Ruri Ohama ]] | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE | 6 |
Gemini summary:
This video explains why traditional time blocking fails for ADHD brains and proposes a "Sprint-Based" system built on the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen (continuous improvement).
1. Why Time Blocking Fails
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Variable Energy: ADHD brains don't have stable energy; some days are hyper-focused, others are stagnant [00:46].
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Time Blindness: It assumes a decent sense of time, which many ADHD individuals lack [00:40].
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Executive Function Drain: Constantly rescheduling when a plan fails requires high executive function—the very thing ADHD brains struggle with [01:33].
2. The Sprint-Based System
Instead of batching by activity (e.g., "emails"), batch tasks by how they feel and the emotional energy they require [02:17].
Step 1: Brain Dump
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Externalize everything. Don't trust your brain to store tasks [05:18].
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Use voice-to-text tools (like Whisper Flow) if typing is too slow [05:46].
Step 2: Sorting into Sprints Divide tasks into buckets based on "vibe":
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Urgent: Due today or overdue [03:21].
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Deadlines: Upcoming but not immediate (buffer zone) [03:36].
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Admin: Boring, draining maintenance tasks (emails, chores) [03:48].
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Creative/Fun: Deep work or tasks you genuinely enjoy [04:14].
Step 3: Pick Based on Energy
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Don't "eat the frog" if your energy is low. Pick the sprint that matches your current mood to build momentum [07:55].
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Work through a sprint as one chunk (2–3 hours max) to avoid the "cost" of task switching [09:03].
3. Implementation Guardrails
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Daily Highlight: Identify one task that makes the day a win. If not started by 4:00 PM, switch to it immediately regardless of your mood [11:09].
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Hard Stop: Stop working at a set time (e.g., 9:00 PM) to prevent infinite procrastination and burnout [11:40].
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Work Log: Keep a tab open and log what you are doing in real-time. Use this data (or feed it into an AI) to find your natural energy patterns [13:10].
4. The Kaizen Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
Continuously experiment. If a sprint category doesn't work, change it. The goal is data-driven, gradual improvement rather than rigid perfection [16:11].
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE