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A common tip I see given to people with #ADHD is to keep things within line of sight, such as placing produce on the shelves of a fridge rather than in a drawer. My understanding is that to be visible is to be less easily forgotten about.

I often struggle with following through on small tasks that (theoretically) are easier when someone can see that something is out of place: a cabinet left open while putting away dishes, a cooking ingredient left on the counter, a plant in need of watering, etc. Do #blind or #VisuallyImpaired people have any tricks you use to help with this sort of thing?

These are just some random little examples, but hopefully my general point is clear. I know that being able to see something does not automatically equate to it being easier, but since line of sight is so common within ADHD advice spaces, I figured I'd ask if there are any blindness specific tips and tricks. 😊

#blind #adhd #visuallyimpaired
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Mikołaj Hołysz
Mikołaj Hołysz
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Not sure if I actually have ADHD (very well might but not diagnosed), but what I sometimes end up doing is deliberately misplacing a common item I know I'll need, in a way that reminds me to do something.

Hypothetical example. You want to remember to pick up the trash before going out. You know you'll need your bag and won't go out without it. Your bag is usually under your desk. Put it in your dresser (where it never goes).

in reply to Mikołaj Hołysz

Mikołaj Hołysz
Mikołaj Hołysz
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My favorite version of this trick is leaving my laptop open as wide as it can be whenever I'm downloading something and don't want to accidentally interrupt the process by closing the lid, something which I very often do.
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