How I fixed my ADHD Waiting Mode as a PhD student at Oxford University

Waiting Mode is a crippling paralysis with ADHD that leaves us frozen, a crippling couch lock, that leaves us unable to work on the things we want to work on, or make the most out of our day. ADHD waiting mode is caused by a combination of executive dysfunction, anxiety, and time blindness that leaves us twiddling our thumbs. As a PhD student at Oxford University, I've developed a number of strategies to help me manage my ADHD better. In this video, I share the 5 strategies that have helped me most with managing my adhd waiting mode/.

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Hi there, I'm TheADHDMedic, a Medical Doctor and PhD Student at Oxford University that's passionate about inspiring others with ADHD and making a meaningful difference to their lives. I've started YouTube to really use some of my experiences as a high-performing ADHD student to make a difference, build an ADHD community, and help students with study motivation​, career advice, self-development, and productivity. I am also really interested in tech and will be posting a few videos soon on this topic!

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🕒 Time Stamps:
00:00​ - Intro
01:01 - 1. Segmenting my day
02:05 - 2. Take the low-hanging fruit approach
03:39 - 3. Get better at making accurate
05:22 - 4. The tortoise technique
06:30 - 5. Rearranging important meetings to the first thing you do

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[pukabowers]

Dude, I never knew there was a name for it. It's awful, if I'm expecting a phonecall, or a delivery I just can't do anything. And I'm not just talking about be productive, I can't watch TV, play a video game etc. Thanks for the video.

[T.C.H.C_]

Tortoise Technique= brilliant idea! That changes everything...makes doing things my way more comfortable, natural and productive.

[acos]

It can be days for me, not just hours to overcome.

[saimahima]

Segmenting the day is something I have started thinking about
But navigating through 'waiting mode' is so brilliant. Made me cry. Never knew about 'waiting mode' though I experience this EVERY DAY.

[johnroekoek]

We used to call on the phone to make an appointment, we got the receptionist on the phone, she made an appointment or connected us to the right person.
Now we call and the receptionist wants our phone number and somewhere in eternity the right person will call back.

I am in the 'I make an appointment now' mode NOW and want this task to be finished, but they let it open.
I think people with ADHD should be able to say this adn tell them we are not able to continue our day until they have called.
Plus, while calling them about a bill, I don't have my papers under my arm when I am in a lunchroom and they call back. When they call back it's never convenient.

[bomcimtube]

I like the tortoise technique! it makes sense

[clarindabachmann]

Your videos are worth gold and potentially life-saving! Thank you so much! ❤

[jb]

So helpful (and handsome) 😂 Thank you for amplifying this topic!

[clarindabachmann]

Can you share about your morning routine, please?

[Darknight]

Great stuff man!
Also you have such a soothing voice, you should try to narrate audiobooks as a side hustle.

[Silkencira]

Tha k you for this! After a few hours of this, i decided to look up a video.

[angelacw]

Really appreciate this video! I watched it a few weeks ago and have since implemented some of the strategies with positive results, including helping shift my mindset to waiting mode.

[Plethorality]

I finally ferl undetstood. Thank you about the segments... Wpw. So simple, by why not obviois to me? : (

[esthershushanspikes]

You should get more views, this is a great useful video