prioritising, organising, thinking ahead and remembering.

Been having a think about this. I don’t have a huge issue with understanding time, but I can lose track if I get absorbed in something and Can really struggle with executive function/getting things done.

For me the answer (as much as I have one) seems to be routines, to do lists, breaking down tasks into small bite size components and making the more mundane but essential things in life as easy as possible.

As far as work is concerned I use an electronic calendar, plan tasks in and set it to remind me when I need to move on to something else. If I need to I ask for help with prioritising tasks and planning, especially if something unexpected has come up or if I’m getting overwhelmed with too many tasks! If it’s something longer term I find it helps to break it down into smaller tasks that can be put in the calendar, again with help from line manager if required. The reminder to switch tasks is very important for me! Also always allow a bit of spare time for ‘unexpected extras’ otherwise they completely throw me. Somehow I can cope with them if their is a specific box for it! 

For home I have routines that mean I get to bed at an appropriate time with tomorrow’s bag packed, get up and ready and on th3 bus with everything I need without the need to actually engage brain!

I also try to automate as much as possible, eg all my bills pay themselves these days, much to the relief of the power companies etc!

For everything else: also lists. If tasks overwhelm me they tend not to get done, so again breaking them down helps. 

If you’re a visual 5hinker you could use pictures/charts/colours etc instead of lists. 

I feel the pressure to do the list perfectly.  Maybe I need to have a list to prepare the list 

I feel the pressure to do the list perfectly.  Maybe I need to have a list to prepare the list