Living with ADHD can be challenging, especially when it comes to doing chores and other tasks that require sustained focus. However, I’ve discovered a simple yet effective way to make these tasks more manageable: using Spotify as a support tool.
The idea is simple: by playing music that engages my brain, I’m able to distract myself from the distractions around me and focus on the task at hand. I’ve found that this works especially well for chores like doing the dishes or folding laundry, which can be tedious and monotonous.
When I’m not feeling motivated to do a particular chore, I’ll put on a playlist on Spotify, and within a few minutes, I’m engrossed in my task and jamming to the music. I think this is because the music gives my brain something to focus on that’s upbeat and distracting, so my mind wanders less while I’m doing the relatively mindless task.
To make this work, I’ve created a playlist of my favourite songs. I call it “I love this song” because it’s all the songs that, when I hear them, I go, “I love this song!” I’ve found that this playlist is the best at getting me to do chores because I’m excited to listen to the music while I work.
Here are a few tips for using Spotify as an ADHD support tool:
- Create a playlist of your favourite songs: This will help you get excited about listening to the music while you work.
- Choose upbeat and engaging music: Avoid slow or mellow music, as it may make you feel lethargic.
- Use headphones: This can help you block out external distractions and focus on the music.
- Experiment with different genres: Different types of music may work better for different tasks, so try out a few different genres to see what works best for you.
In conclusion, using Spotify as an ADHD support tool has been a game-changer for me. It’s a simple yet effective way to make tasks like doing chores more manageable and even enjoyable. I hope this post has inspired you to give it a try, and stay tuned for more posts in this series about my favourite ADHD tools!
Written by Ron “Ziroby” Romero with assistance from ChatGPT
Tags: ADHD, ADHD tools, music
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