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+category:
+  - "[[Journal]]"
+type:
+  - "[[Log]]"
+title: random brain dump stuff from Trello
+created: 2026-02-13T09:10:36
+date: 2026-02-13
+---
+A bunch of random stuff I brain dumped in [[Trello|Trello]], now moved here.
+
+- [[2025-11-10]]
+	- Research vinegar
+		- A tablespoon for a meal apparently has loads of health benefits it's the acetic acid in vinegar doesn't need to be expensive cheap vinegar is fine lock it up
+- [[2024-11-14]] @ 0725
+	- [[Colwick|Colwick]] (Holme Sluices) fish pass
+- [[2024-11-14]] @ 0956
+	- Medieval dick pics
+- [[2024-11-16]] @ 2206
+	- Polyphenol diet
+		- High [[polyphenol diet|polyphenol diet]] green tea visceral fat
+- [[2024-12-09]] @ 0738
+	- [[Ovo|Ovo]] home health report
+- [[2025-01-04]] @ 2213
+	- Riviera sleeper service train to [[Cornwall|Cornwall]]
+- [[2025-02-02]] @ 0004
+	- Grand theft auto San Andreas
+- [[2025-03-05]] @ 2054
+	- Visit [[Cwmbran|Cwmbran]], [[Goldie looking chain|Goldie looking chain]]
+- [[2025-10-05]] @ 0916
+	- Research algae forms of omega-3s for diet
+- [[2025-10-05]] @ 0922
+	- Switch from 100% sodium chloride salt to 25% potassium chloride salt
+- [[2025-10-05]] @ 0924
+	- Lower blood pressure
+		- The best blood pressure lowering exercise is the isometric wall squat
+- [[2025-10-12]] @ 1713
+	- Glycine for sleep
+		- 3g minimum
+- [[2025-10-23]] @ 2321
+	- [[Skeptics with a k|Skeptics with a k]] qed.org
+- [[2025-10-26]] @ 0554
+	- Lookup Google for students
+- [[2025-10-28]] @ 2312
+	- Plan in reflection
+		- Research review reflection advice in assessment feedback
+- [[2025-10-31]] @ 2245
+	- YouTube brain supplements
+- [[2025-11-19]] @ 2205
+	- Lookup [[Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder|ADHD]] models arousal vs developmental models
+- [[2025-11-25]] @ 1745
+	- GMC reflective practice
+		- the-reflective-practitioner---a-guide-for-medical-students
+			- https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/reflective-practice/the-reflective-practitioner---a-guide-for-medical-students
+- 
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+---
+category:
+  - "[[Journal]]"
+type:
+  - "[[Log]]"
+title: Implementing ADHD friendly sprint based productivity system
+created: 2026-02-13T09:34:53
+date: 2026-02-13
+tags:
+  - project
+---
+inspired by the following [[YouTube]] video by [[Ruri Ohama]]
+- [[Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work For ADHD & What To Do Instead]]
+
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+---
+category:
+  - "[[Journal]]"
+type:
+  - "[[Log]]"
+title: Valentine's day card message
+created: 2026-02-01T14:18:05
+date: 2026-02-01
+---
+Happy valentine's day to my beautiful wife
+
+Thank you for everything you do and for being exactly who you are
+
+Love 
+
+Bobbie
+
+x x x x
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+---
+created: 2026-02-13T09:31:33
+category:
+  - "[[Productivity]]"
+  - "[[Library]]"
+topic:
+  - "[[YouTube]]"
+title: Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work For ADHD & What To Do Instead
+platform: YouTube
+channel: "[[\rRuri Ohama\r]]"
+url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE
+rating: 6
+tags:
+---
+[[Gemini|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
+
+- **Variable Energy:** ADHD brains don't have stable energy; some days are hyper-focused, others are stagnant [[00:46](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=46)].
+    
+- **Time Blindness:** It assumes a decent sense of time, which many ADHD individuals lack [[00:40](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=40)].
+    
+- **Executive Function Drain:** Constantly rescheduling when a plan fails requires high executive function—the very thing ADHD brains struggle with [[01:33](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=93)].
+
+### 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](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=137)].
+
+**Step 1: Brain Dump**
+
+- Externalize everything. Don't trust your brain to store tasks [[05:18](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=318)].
+    
+- Use voice-to-text tools (like Whisper Flow) if typing is too slow [[05:46](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=346)].
+
+**Step 2: Sorting into Sprints** Divide tasks into buckets based on "vibe":
+
+- **Urgent:** Due today or overdue [[03:21](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=201)].
+    
+- **Deadlines:** Upcoming but not immediate (buffer zone) [[03:36](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=216)].
+    
+- **Admin:** Boring, draining maintenance tasks (emails, chores) [[03:48](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=228)].
+    
+- **Creative/Fun:** Deep work or tasks you genuinely enjoy [[04:14](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=254)].
+
+**Step 3: Pick Based on Energy**
+
+- Don't "eat the frog" if your energy is low. Pick the sprint that matches your current mood to build momentum [[07:55](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=475)].
+    
+- Work through a sprint as **one chunk** (2–3 hours max) to avoid the "cost" of task switching [[09:03](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=543)].
+
+### 3. Implementation Guardrails
+
+- **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](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=669)].
+    
+- **Hard Stop:** Stop working at a set time (e.g., 9:00 PM) to prevent infinite procrastination and burnout [[11:40](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=700)].
+    
+- **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](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=790)].
+
+### 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](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE&t=971)].
+
+**Video URL:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8M9SbMTeE)