Today, Neil digs into the tricky world of staying organised - especially for people with ADHD or brains that work a bit differently. With 26 years of tutoring and coaching under his belt, Neil shares what he’s learned about turning the ADHD brain’s quirks into strengths for better focus, creativity, and productivity. Instead of preaching discipline, he talks about building systems that actually fit you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Effective organisation is less about discipline and more about having systems in place that support executive function, which is responsible for planning, time management, and impulse control.

For individuals with ADHD or similar wiring, motivation is often linked to dopamine. Finding ways to make tasks enjoyable or stimulating can enhance focus and productivity.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to organization. It's essential to create systems that align with how your brain works, which may involve using visual cues, reminders, and gamification techniques.

Rather than trying to eliminate chaos, it's more effective to curate and manage it. This involves building structures around your natural tendencies to harness creativity and innovation.

When facing challenges with organization, it's important to practice self-compassion. Learning from mistakes and adjusting your systems can lead to better outcomes, allowing for continuous improvement and creativity.

BEST MOMENTS

"Discipline isn't the secret. Systems are. They told me that systems are basically outsourced executive function."

"It's not that we can't focus, it's that we can't regulate what we focus on. We can hyper focus on something fascinating for hours and completely blank out boring stuff."

"When you mess up, don't beat yourself up. I really try not to do this. I don't beat myself up very much anymore, but I do laugh."

"The goal isn't to cure the chaos. It's to curate it and nurture it, to build scaffolds around it and let it creatively drive the system."

"You don't need to get organised like everyone else, but you do need to get organised like you."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

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Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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