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Hi everyone! The Environmental Education Collaborative in Southern California is hosting an online symposium Feb 25-28 (after school and weekend hours) and we would love to have you. Our topics this year include Justice, Literacy and Wellness. Let me know if you have any questions, I'll be leading a "Bob Ross" style painting session on the Wellness day that teaches the steps of the water cycle while incorporating SEL strategies. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-environmental-education-symposium
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I totally get what you mean. For me, I deal with a lot of pain from my diagnosis, so I’ve been working from home most of the week. That’s been a huge help, even though I do want to slowly start going back into the office—I really miss being around everyone. What I don’t miss, though, is how draining the commute is and how much pain I’m in on those days when I can’t lie down and recharge.
If ADHD or executive function is something you’re worried about, a lot depends on your specific diagnosis, but here’s what I know first-hand has helped. One big thing is writing things down. I keep a simple spot just for quick bullet points I check every morning, and then I also have a place for full notes. Some people like paper notebooks, but I use an electronic one for my main notes—it just helps me keep everything in one place.
When it comes to reading or rewriting big documents, it’s worth looking into whether you can use an AI tool that reads things out loud or helps break the text down. I’ve also learned through trial and error that nutrition makes a huge difference. For me, I have to eat really clean—no dyes, no preservatives—because I feel it right away in both my energy and focus. I know people with ADHD who say exercise helps in the same way—some need short bursts like a morning run or lifting weights before work.
And since you’re in the paralegal world, there are some digital tools that can really lighten the load. For heavy case reading, Speechify can read documents out loud, and BeeLine Reader makes it easier to follow long text without losing your place. For notes, Otter.ai records and transcribes meetings, while Notion is like a second brain where you can organize research, checklists, and drafts.
For breaking down overwhelming tasks, Goblin.tools is amazing—it can take something broad, like “prepare discovery documents,” and turn it into smaller steps you can actually tackle. Pair that with something like TickTick or Todoist to keep you on track, and you’ll feel a lot more structured. If scheduling is the hard part, tools like Clockwise or Reclaim.ai will actually block out calendar time for you.
For writing, WordQ + SpeakQ can predict words, read your text back to you, and even let you dictate instead of typing. And if staying focused is a struggle, there’s even a game called EndeavorOTC that’s designed to help improve attention in small, fun bursts outside of work.
The most important thing is not to overwhelm yourself by trying everything at once. Pick one or two tools that match your biggest challenge—whether that’s reading, writing, or managing tasks—and start there. Once those become part of your routine, they feel like a natural extension of your workflow instead of just another thing to manage.
Otter AI subscription account to transcribe video calls — super helpful
I have all those and I think it's been working out fine. What areas are you having difficulty with?