“One of these heuristics that really helps me is telling myself, I don't need this right now. And I can write it down for future reference.”

The ADHD Skills Lab · ADHD Impulse Control Is About Friction, Not Trying Harder

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use a personal rule: when an idea arises, ask "do I need this right now?" and write it down for future reference

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