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My brain lacks a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine which is linked to dopamine, dopamine controls the brains reward and pleasure centre. It's a real condition to do with brain development, my brain is different to a "normal" persons in exactly the same way a dyslexic or autistic person has a different brain. It's not about bad behaviour, it's not an excuse. I want people to understand a little more about ADHD.

The consultant recommended I try medication but he was unable to prescribe it due to restrictions in our area (Mid-Essex CCG, who had funded the diagnosis). I was formally diagnosed as combined type ADHD earlier this year and I scored 9/9 for both hyperactivity and inattention. But when I started to loose control again, during menopause, I decided to seek a diagnosis. At various times in my life I've struggled to cope generally, been on anti-depressants and walked away from jobs, friendships and relationships I'd broken. I started to read more about ADHD and coping strategies and realised just how many I already used, and how many more were available to me. The realisation was initially enough, it made things make sense and I started to understand how my brain was different to other peoples. The realisation came as I saw my son struggle with his ADHD and particularly adolescence, in so many ways he IS me.

When an interruption happens either write the new task into your activity inventory OR add it to the to do list under unplanned and urgent.Īfter a lifetime of struggles, I realised about 5 or 6 years ago that I probably had ADHD.

If you are interrupted during a task (briefly) a squiggle is added next to the pomodoros.

If a task is added to another pomodoro put a + sign in.

If a task takes less than the estimated time, make a note of it next to the green pomodoros.

When a task is completed cross it off and change the pomodoro to green.

Tasks to be completed that day are then moved across to the To Do Today sheet.

To Do Today is headed with the number of pomodoros that will be in the given day.

On the right tasks to be done are listed and pomodoros estimated.

We have developed our own pomodoro sheet which is shown below.

For those with ADHD it can be used to mix up parts of tasks to keep them driven and focussed, if there are 4 tasks to be completed in a day which each will need 2 pomodoros then its possible to do a different task for each pomodoro, mixing things up rather than having to power all the way through a task. For Dyslexic individuals it helps with time management and organisation.

Tasks less than 1 pomodoro should be added upĪt Wiki-ed we often teach students and employees receiving workplace coaching about the Pomodoro Technique.If a task is due to take more than 5-7 pomodoros it should be broken down into chunks.Every task an individual undertakes can be broken down into pomodoros and the day can be planned and mapped out to use the allocated time efficiently. After 4 pomodoros a longer 20 minute break is taken. The concept is simple, each pomodoro lasts 25 minutes and then a 5 minute break is taken. It has been adopted worldwide by indivduals and corporations seeking to improve productivity. The Pomodoro Technique, invented by a student using a tomato shaped timer is a powerful tool for productivity, focus and improving your working life/studying.