Reframe Your To-Do Lists: The 5 Ds

Transform your approach to productivity and find balance.

Delegate - Share the Load

• Ask for help from family, friends, and community organizations.
• Consider outsourcing tasks to private companies or services.
• Delegate chores, transportation, tutoring, and more.
• Save time and reduce the demands on your nervous system.

Digitize - Streamline and Organize

• Digitize recipes, medicine trackers, and grocery lists.
• Share calendars and reminders with others.
• Use technology to simplify and automate tasks.
• Reduce mental clutter and increase efficiency.

Delete - Let Go of Non-Essentials

• Identify tasks that don't serve your goals or values.
• Release expectations imposed by society or others.
• Prioritize self-care and your well-being.
• Clear space for what truly matters.

Defer - Choose Strategic Timing

• Understand the difference between procrastination and deferment.
• Confront emotional dysregulation and question urgency.
• Assess if a task can be postponed or done at a later time.
• Focus on the important and reduce the ADHD tax.

Do - Take Action and Break It Down

• Identify tasks that require your attention and action.
• Identify any obstacles or reasons for resistance.
• Break down larger tasks into manageable steps.
• Seek support through body doubling, music, or accountability partners.

Remember, seeking support from others can provide valuable assistance and motivation. Embrace the power of delegation, utilize technology, let go of non-essential tasks, strategically defer, and take action to conquer your to-do list and achieve balance.

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