Other social workers or anyone who has to do notetaking/admin work on clients. How do you stay focused? As someone with unmedicated ADHD I'm struggling so hard trying to catch up on my notes and not being distracted by my phone and everything else on my desk. Looking for recommendations, focus playlists? podcasts? white noise? Anything!! Natural/herbal remedies also appreciated.

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I finally got meds and it is a low dose but does help. Before meds I made so many mistakes on paperwork. What helped to a degree was working five min at a time, dividing paperwork into sections to complete and working from home.

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I too suffer from ADHD and prefer not to be medicated. I find that white noise does help me concentrate better. I also have to physically remove as many distractions as possible. Especially my phone. I lock it in my drawer when I need to do deep work. It's the only way I can avoid the temptation to keep checking it.

I just like to have checklists for everything. My favorite note taking app is OneNote. I make checklists for each client because I will forget and get them mixed up. Checklists even for the simple things that you could do in your sleep.

I like to break up my tasks into manageable chunks of time and plan out my day ahead of time. I also find having a distraction-free zone helps me stay focused. I also love listening to focus playlists on Spotify or white noise apps like Noisli to help me stay motivated and on-task.

I have a playlist on spotify that I listen to. I also listen to podcast from time to time. It definitely helps me be focused more.

Minimize potential distractions in your environment. Turn off notifications on your phone or put it in another room. Close unnecessary tabs on your computer. Consider using website blockers or apps that limit your access to distracting websites or apps during designated work periods.

Breaking down your note-taking or administrative tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks can help prevent feeling overwhelmed and improve focus. Set specific goals for each session and reward yourself after completing them.

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