How do you all respond when someone you work with asks gives you unsolicited organization advice/ says something like “do you not keep a to do list?” Lol I keep like 5 and 95% of the time I am so on top of things it’s crazy! Have one bad day/ couple days amd boom… my SM is asking if I keep a list…

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Wow, I’m sorry this happened OP. I am sure they mean well, but what I would have an issue with is that this type of comment implies that they’ve been frustrated with whatever you may have missed and instead of talking to you, they “lashed out” with this comment. I mean, of course you keep a to do list? Lol. If I were in your shoes, I’d address it directly just to get on the same page. I’d say something like: “hi SM, yesterday I felt your frustration about me forgetting X when you asked if I keep a to do list, which I do, but like everyone else I have days where things get out of control” then I’d suggest a way to keep each other in the loop. I personally like asking my leads directly, every day or every few days, what I should be prioritizing because this is something my ADHD makes me struggle with and it also helps to keep me accountable. Good luck OP, I know it’s not easy.

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This comment seems like it could happen to someone who does or doesn’t have ADHD. I plan to say this to a team member tomorrow.

I feel your pain though, as I’m just ending a period where I’m so busy and overwhelmed that I can’t even get a handle on the list. Happens to everyone at some point.

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