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top 3 favorite apps for building adhd systems
In this video I go over:
what is a system & why is it important for adhd
my 3 fav tools for building systems
bonus app
creating supportive structures - self care for neurodivergence
In this video we go over:
our favorite self care practices
how to build practices/rituals for beginners - for people just learning they’re neurodivergent
what do you do when you fall off the proverbial wagon? your practices go by the wayside. how to reinvigorate them/get re-started?
how to make space for your neurodivergence in your practices
the most surprising thing we’ve learned from our self-care practices
how to create systems | adhd life hack
In this video I go over:
what are systems? who needs them?
my path to systems
enabling constraints
an example
front loading for success
7-step framework for building a system
the refinement process
this simple practice helps me focus
In this video I go over:
when i set my intentions
how i use intentions in practice
using notion to manage adhd (adhd dash sneak peek)
the moment i realized the impact of intentions
intentional intervals
additional adhd intention practices
how to create a page anchor in notion
In this video I go over:
purpose of a page anchor
mho daily dashboard example
mobile app example
how to create the page anchor
back to top of page
areas! breaking down my notion system for ADHD entrepreneurs
In this video I go over:
RAPTR productivity system
my simple areas
my fav area
filing cabinet analogy
PARA and what didn’t work
areas database set up in Notion
areas rollup in tasks database
how i use emojis in notion to help keep my adhd brain organized & focused
In this video I go over:
i didn’t like emojis at first
why i use emojis for adhd
why i don’t use aesthetic icons
emojis in the Holy Grail HQ
emojis help with focus on tasks & projects
areas of my system
emoji templates in my inbox
personal life - habit tracker
using these emojis outside of notion
how i start my work day as witchy entrepreneur with adhd
In this video I go over:
when do i do my opening ritual
why it’s helpful for my adhd
work as magic
habit stacking
the ritual
how long the process takes
card of the day
my essential morning routine
In this video I go over:
mornings are hard
how my morning routine started
borrowing my partner’s energy
cats are excellent motivators
sleeping in doesn’t work for me
accepting what i actually need
the purpose of my morning routine
morning routine rundown
benefits of journaling
downsides to not having a morning routine
my task management workflow in notion
In this video I go over:
what i used before notion
monday hour one - weekly planning
scheduling tasks by energy level
adhd diagnosis, the grief cycle, structure
daily task process
info inside task pages
example tasks
completed tasks & rescheduling
On Self-Care, Systems, and Letting Go of Perfectionism - The Violet Vulture podcast
I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on Emmy’s podcast, The Violet Vulture!
If you're keen to learn about how systems and letting yourself tinker along the way can be transformative to you and your biz's well-being, this one is for you.
top level productivity system in Notion
In this video I go over:
the organizational system I use to run my biz & life
acronym = dopamine hit
Holy Grail HQ Notion template
Areas
Projects
Tasks
Goals
Second Brain (Reference Library)
getting started, one step at a time
the one Notion database i can not live without | as an ADHD entrepreneur & creator
In this video I go over:
Why it’s important to have an inbox, especially for neurodivergent people like me
How the KonMari method helped me with my digital systems
How I enter things into my inbox
Essential inbox properties
Why I don’t empty my inbox
How I process my inbox
How often I process my inbox
my weekly planning process in Notion | Monday Hour One
MHO is the first thing I do when I sit down to work for the week. It’s my time to plan out the week.
I’ve been building and refining my system inside Notion for over 2 years now, and after much experimenting, data collecting, and refining, this is what I’ve found that works best for me and my beautiful ADHD brain.
The avoidance cycle, brought to you by ADHD
This past week in therapy, my therapist and I were talking about intrusive thoughts, anxiety, worry, and adhd. I explained to her an example of something challenging that I had been dealing with that morning.
My lovely therapist said, “Brigitte, that’s textbook ADHD.” She then opened up the DSM and read me the characteristics of ADHD.
how to build your own self-care ritual
A free guide on how to build your own self-care ritual. Plus a Notion toolkit template.
opening my heart to connection: sharing my mental health medication journey
this year i’m working on opening my heart space and sharing more of my life journey in hopes to foster more connection and inspire others along their journey.
in the spirit of all that, i’m going to get into a little story time about [part of] the reason why i made my adhd dashboard. if you’re interested in what brought me here, read on...
Airdrops from Erica podcast
I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on Erica’s podcast, Airdrops!
We talk about:
- the permission slips I’ve gained through human design
- how minimalism has helped me to know myself better
- the Energy Experiment framework I came up with to help with disorganization & my ADHD brain in the physical world
- how having ADHD impacts & informs facets of my life
- how I tune into my intuition
- how I maintain a healthy & conscious relationship with my partner of 10+ years
- acceptance in the challenging moments of seasonal change (heading into winter)
Exploring ADHD as an Adult Woman
I'm feeling tired this week. And also amped, revved, and ready to go. Holding both ends of the spectrum. I'm exploring treatment for an ADHD diagnosis, which isn't new... I was diagnosed over 10 years ago but largely attempted to ignore it for all these years.