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submitted 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) by Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

This isn't really a meme, sorry!

But there was a meme yesterday about how bad days are just a 28 step process to make a cup of coffee. Which yes, I agree with.

But bad days are also "clean kitchen" is too overwhelming and big and vague - looking at you, executive dysfunction. So someone made a little tool to break it down into pieces so it doesn't feel as overwhelming?

Goblin tools! There's a website and an app. I think the website is goblin.tools

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[-] stinerman@midwest.social 26 points 18 hours ago

Might as well not even start. There's too many tasks now.

[-] greasewizard@slrpnk.net 32 points 19 hours ago

this just heightens my anxiety and will ensure I do none of this.

I just finished reading how to keep house while drowning and it changed my life

[-] Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago

Ooh that's interesting. I'll have to look that one up

[-] miked@sh.itjust.works 20 points 19 hours ago

I'm supposed to do this everyday? I came into work, isn't that enough?

[-] stepan@lemmy.cafe 11 points 19 hours ago

https://tasks.org/ (free and open-source android app) and especially it's homescreen widget is the sole reason I survived the last few months.

ADHD disclaimer: the app has overwhelming customization, but I've been using it for a long time basically without changing anything. Just add the widget to your homescreen, and you don't have to ever open the app again. You can then add new tasks from the widget button. It also has a ton of options (and subtasks!), but you are perfectly fine with just the task title.

[-] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

I use the Tasks.org app synced with my Nextcloud instance. It's handy.

[-] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 1 points 15 hours ago

Will try this, thanks

[-] thezeesystem 9 points 18 hours ago

Fuck I love goblin tools. Best thing ever imo

[-] Angelusz@lemmy.world 5 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

I have had the impulse to make lists of everything for much of my life as well. The lists itself were basically replacement tasks to feed the dopamine monster without actually achieving anything.

It is difficult when it is hard to focus; the solution to becoming strong enough to build good habits differ a bit for everyone - talk to a GP if needed.

What I can recommend anyone in a similar situation is to try and live in the moment. Look around, feel, smell, etc. -- then just start doing the first thing that takes your attention and try to finish it. Does not matter too much if you do not completely finish a task and start another, switch back later. As long as you are working on things that matter. You can always hone in the process a bit more later.

Not easy, you will get there!

EDIT: Oh, what has always helped me a lot as well: Doing things together with someone.

this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2025
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