Managing Procrastination and Distractions

I hear you, and you're certainly not alone in feeling that you need the pressure of a deadline to really get into gear. It sounds like you're navigating a common challenge for many people with ADD/ADHD – difficulty initiating tasks and getting easily sidetracked, especially online, until that urgent feeling kicks in. It's completely understandable that juggling multiple tabs and distractions makes it hard to settle into one thing.

One helpful strategy to tackle the digital side of this is to create a focused work environment right on your desktop. Since you mentioned toggling between tabs, a practical first step could be managing those digital distractions. This might involve intentionally closing all tabs that aren't essential for the task at hand before you start. Think of it like clearing your physical desk before you begin working. Another step could be using browser extensions that temporarily block access to distracting websites (like social media) for a set period while you're trying to focus. The idea is to reduce the opportunity to flit between things, making it a little easier for your brain to stay on track without needing the adrenaline rush of a looming deadline.

Which of these ideas related to managing digital distractions – closing non-essential tabs or exploring a website-blocking tool – feels like the smallest, most doable step you might be willing to try this week?