What are some habits that inhibit you from being successful at your job?

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The time is tasks me to do tasks is way more than what it should be. I'll be in the middle of writing an email and want to look up a word and end up on a completely different web page for over an hour. It really hurts me when things are on a tight dealine.

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The Pomodoro Method can help with this.

Giving into distractions. I had to physically remove certain things from my day to day work life. For instance, I've learned I cannot be trusted having my phone in easy reach. Every notification is a setback. Now, I keep it on silent in my drawer. It's worked wonders for my productivity and concentration.

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I need my phone to log in to client environment so I have to keep it around…makes it hard to put it away.

Going from task A to task B is like dropping a toddler in a room of candy and hoping they get out the other side.

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Poor communication from management on what it is they want. I personally am mission oriented. I have no problem completing anything if direction is clear.

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Agreed! I was told that my questions are “elementary” when trying to get clarification. So I stopped asking.

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Actually doing the tasks in a timely manner. I struggle with just sitting down and working in a meaningful way. I waste so much time not working.
I previously tried the Pomodoro Method and that was useful but I would forget to set the timers. I’m going to be trying again.

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No attention span. I get distracted every 5 mins. I try to do a million tasks in one go

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My procastination! It takes me a long time to start an activity. In reality, I could finish it in just a few hours.

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I love being a nurse because it keeps me on my feet and there's always something to so I'm never sitting anywhere for too long, but I have a bad habit of forgetting what I'm doing in the middle of doing tasks.

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I'm a procrastinator to the point where I consider myself lazy. But I think I am getting better.

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My distaste for uncomfortable situations while knowing that going out of my comfort zone is the best thing I can do for myself and my career. I either take too long doubting myself or backout altogether. Slowly learning to step out into the world.

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Wow can I relate to this ! It’s really challenging being us !

Scrolling Fishbowl.

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Yes, this has literally made such a difference knowing so many of us are having the same struggles dealing with work related ans personal issues ! I don’t fell like so much Of a outcast !!

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Thank you for making us feel less alone Walter ♥️

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Been really fighting sleep lately. I recall reading that’s an ADHD symptom but I can’t find it now in my half asleep but wide awake state.

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Just here to say I’m so thankful we have this safe space. People who aren’t diagnosed generally have misconceptions about ADHD and its symptoms, and I’m so grateful we have this bowl to seek help, learn from one another, and sometimes just vent! With all the negativity in the world, this bowl is that one ray of sunshine I so desperately need, so thank you everyone for what you have done and what you’ll continue to do!

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