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How to Journal When You Have Nothing to Say | Journaling for Beginners

Novie by the Sea 2026-09-25 | How to Journal When You Have Nothing to Say | Journaling for Beginners

A Productive Day In My Notebook | How I Get Through a Workday With ADHD

Novie by the Sea 2026-07-21 | Get through a workday with me as I use my notebook to break things down, track my work, and keep myself moving ✨

Next Minute Method: youtu.be/MJ4q25LGyXQ

0:00 8am
2:17 morning guide
4:03 back from walk
5:39 work
7:31 midday check-in
9:54 next minute method
11:03 evening guide
13:14 night

#planner #adhdproductivity #journal

How I Stop Procrastinating with ADHD | The Next Minute Method

Novie by the Sea 2026-07-07 | A modified version of interstitial journaling which I'm calling the Next Minute Method is all it takes to get me out of a procrastination spiral and actually start doing things.

Interstitial Journaling: youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84
To-do list: youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI

0:00 Procrastination
1:06 Why we can’t follow our plans
2:34 Interstitial Journaling
3:02 The Next Minute Method - Step 1
5:15 Close the loop
6:35 Step 2
8:09 Find the missing info
10:16 When the task is boring
11:40 Time awareness
12:06 Rewards

#procrastination #journaling #notebook #adhdproductivity

2 Months of ADHD Paralysis | How I Still Got Things Done

Novie by the Sea 2026-06-23 | For two months I was stuck in ADHD paralysis, and I still managed to move, publish videos, and keep up with life. Here’s what I learned about the three types of ADHD paralysis, how they showed up for me, and what actually helped.

Time ladder body doubling video:
youtu.be/n9XoV-JsOW8

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

0:00 Three types of adhd paralysis
1:14 Task paralysis
2:15 What helped with task paralysis
3:52 Talk to yourself
5:27 The time ladder
6:14 Mental paralysis
7:59 When too many ideas become a problem
9:02 The two month waiting mode
9:51 Stuck in the planning phase
11:09 What helped with mental paralysis
13:18 Decision paralysis
14:30 What helped with decision paralysis
16:00 Is it laziness?

#adhd #adhdproductivity

Interstitial Journaling Q&A | What to do when it stops working

Novie by the Sea 2026-06-09 | Answering the most common questions about interstitial journaling, including what happens when you stop using it, forget it, or struggle to keep up with it.

Some of my other videos:
youtu.be/XNiJFOyFozk
youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI
youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ

How to do interstitial journaling:
youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84

0:00 Interstitial journaling
0:58 When it stops working after two weeks
2:50 Forgetting to write
3:57 Perfectionism and filling every gap
5:17 Does it take too much time?
6:17 Task paralysis and the time tradeoff
7:13 Does it have to be on paper?
8:46 What to write when nothing is happening?
9:41 Doing more than one thing at a time?
10:40 What if someone reads it?
11:59 How long should each entry be?
12:48 Do you timestamp every entry?
13:29 Missed hours: catch up or skip?
14:20 Combining it with other journaling
15:07 Combining it with task lists
15:33 Does it change your behavior or just document it?
16:29 What if it makes you more anxious?
17:48 Speaking instead of writing
18:33 Using it for bigger projects
19:16 Do you ever go back and read it?
20:28 How the method has evolved
21:15 Plans, moving, and waiting
21:44 Is it just for people with ADHD?
22:31 One tip for starting out

#adhdproductivity #journaling #productivitytips

Pocket Notebook Ideas for Productivity You’ll Actually Use

Novie by the Sea 2026-06-02 | My thoughts on pocket notebooks changed recently in a very positive way, and I’ve started using mine all the time. Here are all the ways I use it now.

These are the videos I mentioned:
youtu.be/MPVLP0nufew
youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI
youtu.be/AQcPtIMuOqw
youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84

0:00 - intro
0:26 - thoughts while waiting
1:42 - phone vs paper
2:35 - breaking big tasks into tiny steps
3:12 - the sticky note trick
3:46 - tiny life snapshots
5:04 - trackers that actually get you moving
7:02 - syncing your cycle with productivity
8:05 - types of lists to keep
8:56 - the done list
9:11 - the trio that I use the most

#pocketnotebook #journal #adhdproductivity

This Pen Made Me Actually Use My Notebooks Every Single Day

Novie by the Sea 2026-05-19 | Switching to a 0.3mm pen completely changed how I use my notebooks. It’s super cheap, but I can’t stop writing with it because it just feels great to use. And apparently, that matters more than I thought. Tiny sensory details like this affect so many of the things we try to do (and often can’t), especially with ADHD. So sometimes, the right tools really can change everything.

A few more videos you might enjoy:
youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI
youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ
youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84

0:00 – the notebook I almost got rid of
0:37 – the problem with other pens
1:23 – the pen that changed it all
2:03 – better ideas
3:07 – thinking on paper
4:16 – the knitting connection
4:59 – small sensory things matter
6:25 – finding the right tools

#pen #notebook #productivity #adhdproductivity

How I ACTUALLY Meditate (with a chaotic ADHD mind)

Novie by the Sea 2026-05-10 | This is how I actually meditate with a chaotic ADHD brain. It’s simple and practical.

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional. This video is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical guidance.

Avoid controlled breathing exercises if you have any health conditions or if they make you feel dizzy or uncomfortable.

Some guided breathing exercises:
4-7-8 breathing: youtube.com/watch?v=eZBa63NZbbE
Box breathing: youtube.com/watch?v=bF_1ZiFta-E

Some of my other videos you might be interested in:
youtu.be/cBUp3qEm1wo
youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI
youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ

0:00 – collecting productivity methods
2:03 – the hour of boredom
3:28 – why it’s so hard to start
4:11 – step 1
4:45 – step 2
5:37 – parasympathetic nervous system
6:11 – step 3
7:35 – accept the discomfort
8:18 – for the non-ADHD people
8:52 – if you wanna try

#adhd #meditation #howtomeditate

Stress-Free To-Do List #adhd #adhdproductivity

Novie by the Sea 2026-05-02 | To-do lists stress me out, and this three step approach is how I make them work for me and my ADHD.

#todolist #planner

RECENT THOUGHTS | Digital nomad life with ADHD, 10 years of interstitial journaling & more

Novie by the Sea 2026-04-28 | Just a life update after traveling. Some thoughts on ADHD, digital nomad life, interstitial journaling, and a few things I’ve been thinking about lately.

You can check out these videos too:
youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI
youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ
youtu.be/cBUp3qEm1wo
youtu.be/5ch4lheJb4A

0:00 – 30k subscribers!!
1:05 – Not fitting the ADHD stereotype
2:15 – Gender differences in ADHD
3:32 – 10 years of interstitial journaling
4:21 – Frequent eating helps ADHD symptoms??
5:39 – Nutrition
6:58 – Tired of the digital nomad lifestyle
10:10 – ADHD is your superpower??

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhdinwomen #adhdproductivity

Simplifying My Notebook System (and How I Do Interstitial Journaling Now)

Novie by the Sea 2026-04-21 | I simplified my notebook system from four notebooks down to one. Everything in one place now. Brain dumps, interstitial journaling, to-do lists, whatever I need. It's cheap, flexible, and I actually use it. Also sharing how I've changed up my interstitial journaling method.

You can check out these videos too:
youtu.be/TlnnSXi8piI
youtu.be/cBUp3qEm1wo
youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ
youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84

0:00 – simplicity
0:41 – why I’m simplifying
1:43 – hardcover notebook
3:03 – tiny notebook
4:35 – journaling struggle (digital vs physical)
5:57 – finished interstitial journaling notebook
6:14 – perfectionism
7:02 – my approach to notebooks
7:36 – new notebook system
8:21 – how I’m currently interstitial journaling
9:38 – lists
10:05 – flexibility
10:30 – iteration

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #notebook #productivity #adhdproductivity

How I Use To-Do Lists with ADHD (Without the Anxiety)

Novie by the Sea 2026-03-31 | To-do lists are supposed to help. But for me, they usually just create more stress. Too many tasks, too vague, no clear starting point and I end up doing nothing. This is how I make to-do lists work for me and my ADHD brain. Take what helps, leave what doesn’t.

Some of my other videos you might like:
youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ
youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84
youtu.be/eNulDghaxHE

0:00 – my experience with to-do lists
1:52 – the problem with most to-do lists
2:42 – step one
4:22 – step two
4:59 – one step at a time approach
6:44 – not every task needs steps
6:55 – step three
7:36 – visual progress
9:20 – why this works
10:04 – when I use this

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhdproductivity #adhd #todolist

How I give my ADHD brain dopamine (without ruining focus)

Novie by the Sea 2026-03-17 | Natural dopamine sources that actually help my brain function as someone navigating ADHD without medication. Small, sustainable ways to give your brain the stimulation it needs to get through the day.

Progress Tracking Video: youtu.be/eNulDghaxHE
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWreVpkcRy-a0nSQruaL5nmQiNVMPggsd
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWreVpkcRy-bZWAETTPJ4x0JfiMEuKB2e

0:00 – the dopamine problem
2:07 – what makes a dopamine source healthy
3:09 – sun
3:36 – novelty
4:36 – nature
5:03 – music
5:28 – positive social interactions
5:52 – curiosity
6:31 – animals
7:06 – knitting
7:36 – movement
8:03 – cooking
8:45 – sensory things
9:38 – progress
10:10 – done lists
10:29 – tyrosine
11:00 – internet addiction

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #dopamine #adhdproductivity

Interstitial journaling just to stay functional #adhd

Novie by the Sea 2026-03-09 | #adhdproductivity #journaling #notebook

3 Simple Methods to Use Sticky Notes for ADHD Productivity & Focus

Novie by the Sea 2026-03-03 | Three simple sticky note methods for managing ADHD brain chaos: brain dump for overwhelm, parking lot for distractions, and interstitial journaling for time awareness. No apps, no complicated systems. Just paper you can see, sort, and throw away.

Interstitial Journaling: youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84
Immersive Reading: youtu.be/t4p4iFAvgHQ
ADHD Methods: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWreVpkcRy-a0nSQruaL5nmQiNVMPggsd

0:00 – the problem
1:15 – method 1
3:01 – method 2
5:08 – method 3
6:24 – why sticky notes specifically
7:33 – combine all three
8:18 – how to use
9:16 – practical tips

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhdproductivity #adhdtips

Pulling Myself Out of an ADHD Rut | Self-Care Reset

Novie by the Sea 2026-02-22 | I've been stuck in bed for days with ADHD executive dysfunction, not showering, barely eating, just trying to get through. Today I have a bit more energy, so I'm doing a self-care and beauty day to pull myself out of this ADHD rut. Taking care of my body to help my brain reset.

0:00 – what happened
2:17 – hair dye
4:19 – haircut
9:08 – result of the haircut
9:33 – face mask & Bad Bunny
11:54 – smoothie & Eurovision
14:48 – the effect of music in my life
15:40 – hyperfocus is terrible
17:01 – our non-existent attention spans

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

I Started Knitting to Help My ADHD Brain

Novie by the Sea 2026-02-15 | Trying knitting as a way to calm my ADHD brain. Repetition, stimming, creating something with my hands. Maybe it’s exactly what I need.

0:00 – knitting
1:24 – stimming
3:37 – shopping for yarn
4:30 – next project
6:32 – motivation

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

ADHD and internet addiction cycle #adhd #internetaddiction

Novie by the Sea 2026-02-11 | #digitaldetox #adhdproblems

I Ignored These Adult ADHD Symptoms for Years (Diagnosed at 31)

Novie by the Sea 2026-02-10 | These are the ADHD symptoms I had as an adult but blamed on other things. On their own, they might not seem like much. But together? They were screaming ADHD.

0:00 – ignored signs
0:30 – is it internet addiction or adhd or both?
1:31 – getting bored
2:21 – risks
2:46 – rejection sensitive dysphoria
4:07 – shapeshifting for approval
5:27 – my brain can’t hold information
6:12 – coping mechanism
7:05 – all or nothing
8:24 – adhd 2.0

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhdsymptoms #adhd

Trying to read with inattentive ADHD #adhdstruggles

Novie by the Sea 2026-02-04 | #adhd #adhdbrain

ADHD Study/Work With Me | Start With a 2-Minute Session, Build Your Focus Stamina | Brown Noise

Novie by the Sea 2026-02-03 | Whenever I’m in task paralysis, I can’t just sit down and do 25-minute pomodoros. Instead, I start with the tiniest session and gradually increase the length until I reach 25 minutes. By the end, I end up working for about 1.5 hours, which would normally feel impossible in one sitting.
In this video, we study/work together with sessions that increase from 2 minutes to 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, and finally 25 minutes. The breaks in between each session also start small and gradually increase! This method works really well for my ADHD brain, and I hope it works for you too.

Beating task paralysis method: youtu.be/zU2gYf-6kts
ADHD Productivity & Methods: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWreVpkcRy-a0nSQruaL5nmQiNVMPggsd
Understanding ADHD: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWreVpkcRy-bZWAETTPJ4x0JfiMEuKB2e

0:00 – Info
0:53 – Session 1 (2 min)
2:53 – Break
3:53 – Session 2 (5 min)
8:55 – Break
9:56 – Session 3 (8 min)
17:57 – Break
19:58 – Session 4 (10 min)
30:00 – Break
35:00 – Session 5 (15 min)
50:02 – Break
55:03 – Session 6 (20 min)
1:14:39 – Break
1:19:40 – Session 7 (25 min)

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#studywithme #studymethod #adhd #bodydoubling

Studying with Immersive Reading #adhd #studytips

Novie by the Sea 2026-01-29 | This method works especially well for people with ADHD or anyone who struggles to remember what they study.

#adhdstudy #adhdproductivity

How I get out of reading slumps #adhd

Novie by the Sea 2026-01-26 | I have ADHD and go through long reading slumps, and this is the method that consistently helps me get out of them.

#readingslump #readingtips

The Method That Gets Me Out of Reading Slumps Every Time

Novie by the Sea 2026-01-25 | I have ADHD and often go through reading slumps. This is the only method that consistently pulls me back in: it’s called immersion reading, and it’s super simple. If you struggle to focus while reading, have trouble finishing books, or go through periods where you don’t read at all, this method could help.

Chapters:
0:00 – Reading slumps with ADHD
1:14 – The method I use to get out of reading slumps
2:05 – Why this works
3:12 – The downsides
3:40 – A quick test to see if this would work for you
4:42 – What I’ll read
5:53 – Another use of the method

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #readingslump #readingtips

5 Journal Prompts That Feel Like Therapy for ADHD

Novie by the Sea 2026-01-18 | Journaling is something I always come back to even though I take long breaks and can never stay consistent with it. And with ADHD, traditional journaling can feel overwhelming or pointless. But I think some prompts can actually help you process things and be a little less hard on yourself.
So I'm sharing 5 prompts that might feel almost like therapy. They don't fix everything, but they may help you slow down and understand what's actually going on.

0:00 – Intro
0:36 – Prompt one
1:55 – Prompt two
3:12 – Prompt three
5:19 – Prompt four
6:42 – Prompt five

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #journaling #journalprompts

Interstitial journaling for overwhelming tasks #adhd #adhdproductivity

Novie by the Sea 2026-01-14 | Using interstitial journaling to help my ADHD executive dysfunction and finally organize a wardrobe shelf I’ve been avoiding for months.

Music: chimes by Snoozy Beats soundcloud.com/snoozybeats
License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: audiolibrary.com.co/snoozybeats/chimes
Music promoted by Audio Library: youtu.be/9emPKhTjPVM

#organising #adhdtips

A Practical Walkthrough & Answering Your Questions About Interstitial Journaling

Novie by the Sea 2026-01-11 | Follow-up to my interstitial journaling video. Answering some of your questions and showing how I use this method in real time while tackling an overwhelming task.

My other interstitial journaling video: youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84

0:00 – intro
1:02 – organising
4:57 – when to write
5:34 – how do you know what to do next
6:33 – notebook
7:24 – to-do list
8:07 – procrastination

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

Music: chimes by Snoozy Beats soundcloud.com/snoozybeats
License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: audiolibrary.com.co/snoozybeats/chimes
Music promoted by Audio Library: youtu.be/9emPKhTjPVM

#adhd #adhdproductivity

My 2-Minute Micro-Habit Experiment for ADHD Failed | What I Learned

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-21 | Back in October, I tried building habits with the 2-minute micro-habit method. I was so confident it would work.
It didn't. I failed completely and even forgot about the tracker.
But I learned exactly why it failed and what I'm doing differently in January. If you struggle to build habits with ADHD, maybe my mistakes can help you avoid the same ones. I'll be back at the end of January with results.

The original 2-minute micro-habit video: youtu.be/6YxkfNFA3hE

0:00 – What was the experiment
1:26 – First issue
2:18 – Second issue
3:15 – Third issue
4:24 – Adjusting the duration
4:57 – The new tracker

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhdproductivity #habitbuilding

New Year, ADHD Edition #adhd #adhdselfimprovement

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-14 | 6 ways I'm changing my life in 2026, ADHD edition.

#newyear2026 #adhdproductivity

6 Ways Im Changing My Life in 2026 | ADHD Edition

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-14 | New year, ADHD edition. Not resolutions but just six things I'm doing differently in 2026, from internet addiction to people-pleasing to finally learning to mask less.

I’m not really showing anything in this video, so you can put on your earphones and listen while doing something else.

0:00 - 2026
1:10 - internet addiction
1:35 - people pleaser
3:21 - masking
4:08 - self care
5:03 - nature
5:49 - social
6:40 - and you

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhdselfimprovement #newyear2026

ADHD + Progress Tracking = 📝✨ #adhd #adhdproductivity

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-10 | My ADHD demands a tracker for every task!

#adhdselfimprovement #adhdtips

Beat ADHD Task Paralysis | Practical Method #adhd #adhdproductivity

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-08 | ADHD task paralysis is when a task stresses you out but you literally can't start. This timer method helps me a lot: start with 2 minutes, build up gradually.
Full method is linked.

#adhdtips #adhdselfimprovement

ADHD Task Paralysis | Practical Method to Actually Start Any Task

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-08 | When I’m completely stuck and can't start a task, this is the practical method that gets me unstuck every time. A step-by-step system with timers and visual progress tracking that works even when your brain won't cooperate.

Timestamps:
0:00 - adhd task paralysis
1:00 - example scenario
1:28 - step 1
3:17 - step 2
4:21 - continue step 1

Interstitial Journaling: youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84
Progress Tracking: youtu.be/eNulDghaxHE

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhdproductivity #adhdtips

Scrolling Makes ADHD Worse #adhd #doomscrolling

Novie by the Sea 2025-12-03 | Scrolling always makes my ADHD worse, but doing simple things with my hands actually helps my brain calm down. #adhdtips #adhdselfimprovement

Why Cooking Helps My ADHD Brain #adhd #adhdtips

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-30 | Doing things with your hands like cooking helps calm an ADHD brain.

#adhdstruggles #cooking

Replacing Doomscrolling with Real Activities for a Day | ADHD Edition

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-30 | Replacing a full day of doomscrolling with actual activities. ADHD makes internet addiction so easy, but you can't beat it by just locking your phone. You need to replace it with something real.

0:00 - intro
0:19 - tidying
1:54 - pixel art
3:08 - journaling
4:33 - cooking
6:40 - reading

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

Music Tracks:
Marty Gots a Plan by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500015
Artist: http://incompetech.com

Divertimento K131 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100533
Artist: http://incompetech.com

#adhd #screentime #doomscrolling

Sometimes ADHD Just Sucks #adhd #adhdlife

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-29 | ADHD makes simple tasks feel overwhelming sometimes. Paperwork, remembering appointments, keeping track of documents, just everything your brain is terrible at.

#adhdstruggles #executivedysfunction

Doing Nothing for 1 Hour with ADHD #adhd #doingnothing #adhdbrain

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-26 | What happens when someone with ADHD tries to do absolutely nothing for an hour. No phone, no distractions, just existing.

Full video: youtu.be/aJOSn23mgCQ

#defaultmodenetwork #adhdlife

Best ADHD Productivity Method | Interstitial Journaling #adhd #adhdproductivity #adhdtips

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-23 | Best productivity method for ADHD - interstitial journaling explained.

Full video: youtu.be/UFidZJhxz84

#adhdselfimprovement #adhdproductivity #adhd

The BEST Productivity Method Ever for ADHD | Interstitial Journaling

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-23 | I've tried so many productivity methods for my ADHD, but only one actually works: interstitial journaling. It shocks me how well this ADHD productivity system works, even on days when nothing else does. Interstitial journaling is simple, flexible, and perfect for ADHD brains that struggle with planning and executive dysfunction.

0:00 – What is the best productivity method for adhd
1:07 – Why other methods mostly don’t work
2:18 – What is interstitial journaling
3:05 – Why it works so well for adhd
4:34 – How i do it
5:11 – Breaking the adhd paralysis
6:59 – How to start
7:42 – Final thoughts

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhdproductivity #journaling

Supplements for ADHD | What Actually Helps

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-19 | All the supplements I take to manage my ADHD symptoms, and how nutritional deficiencies can make those symptoms worse.

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD & supplements, and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Supplement 1
2:02 - Supplement 2
4:35 - Grey hair reversal??
5:55 - Supplement 3
6:52 - Supplement 4
7:35 - Supplement 5
8:20 - Bonus
10:18 - Final Thoughts

#adhd #supplements #supplementstack

ADHD and Sensory Sensitivity | Why Certain Things Just Feel “Wrong”

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-16 | Sensory overload. Sensory seeking. Clothes that feel wrong. Sounds you can’t tune out. The ADHD brain feels the world differently.

Watch this next: youtu.be/ZvCDl7_gPbQ

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#sensoryoverload #adhdproblems #attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder

ADHD and Caffeine | Why It Doesn’t Work the Way You Expect

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-12 | If coffee makes you sleepy instead of giving you energy, it might be an ADHD thing. We talk about why caffeine affects ADHD brains differently, why it's so inconsistent, and what you can actually do about it.

Watch this next: youtu.be/ZvCDl7_gPbQ

0:00 – Intro
0:23 – The Dopamine Problem
1:38 – Running on Stress
2:13 – Inconsistency
3:22 – Sleep Deprivation
3:54 – What to Do

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #coffee #caffeine

Paperwork and ADHD | Why it feels impossible to deal with

Novie by the Sea 2025-11-05 | Venting about how hard it is to deal with paperwork when you have adhd, let me know if you relate in the comments :)

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhdstruggles

Symptoms of Inattentive ADHD in Women

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-29 | Inattentive ADHD in women often goes unnoticed. It’s not the loud, hyper kind of ADHD most people imagine. It’s quiet, internal, and often invisible. In this video, I talk about my own experience getting diagnosed with ADHD at 31, the subtle signs from childhood, how masking and burnout show up in adulthood, and why so many women go undiagnosed for years.

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Childhood
2:22 - Adulthood
3:21 - Coping & masking
5:21 - Daily life
6:34 - Social & emotional experience
7:33 - Work
8:59 - Moving forward

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhdinwomen #inattentiveadhd #adhddiagnosis

Things I Wish I Knew Before My ADHD Diagnosis

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-26 | Getting diagnosed with ADHD was a huge turning point in my life, but there were a lot of things I wasn't prepared for. In this video, I share the things I wish someone had told me before my ADHD diagnosis.

0:00 - intro
0:25 - people
1:21 - grief
2:03 - medication
3:00 - autism
3:36 - effects
4:09 - your brain
4:36 - bonus
5:01 - moving forward

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #adhddiagnosis #adhdwomen

Morning Routine That Works for ADHD

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-22 | In this unfiltered morning routine with ADHD, I share how I start my day to improve my attention span and focus throughout the day. We cook breakfast, go through small habits that make mornings easier, and talk about what actually works (and what doesn’t) when you live with inattentive ADHD. If you’re looking for a realistic ADHD morning routine or ideas to make your mornings smoother, join me.

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

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I Tried Doing LITERALLY Nothing For An Hour (with ADHD)

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-19 | I did nothing for an hour with ADHD. No phone, no music, no distractions. Just sitting in silence with my thoughts. This video shows what happens when someone with ADHD tries to be bored for a full hour.
The first 45 minutes were pure agony. My ADHD brain was panicking, I couldn't sit still, and boredom felt unbearable. But then something shifted in the last 15 minutes. I felt calm, peaceful, and even got emotional from the stillness.
If you have ADHD and struggle with constant stimulation, boredom, or being present with your thoughts, this might resonate with you.
ADHD and boredom have a complicated relationship. Our brains crave constant dopamine and stimulation, which makes doing nothing feel impossible. But learning to sit with boredom might actually help our ADHD brains more than we think.

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #boredom #mindfulness

How Progress Tracking Changed My ADHD Productivity

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-16 | I've learned that traditional motivation doesn't work for me. So I created a visual progress tracking system using hundreds of tiny boxes that I fill in as I work on tasks. In this video, I show you exactly how I do it and why it helps my ADHD brain stay motivated.

0:00 - Why progress tracking works for ADHD
1:35 - How I set up and use my progress tracker
6:48 - Final thoughts

If you also have ADHD and struggle with staying consistent, this visual system might help you too.

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#adhd #progresstracking #adhdtips

Building Micro Habits with ADHD | My 2-Minute Routine Experiment

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-13 | I’m trying something new this month: 2-minute micro habits. Tiny actions that feel too small to fail.
For years, I’ve struggled with building habits because I aim too high or wait for “perfect” timing. ADHD makes it trickier, but I want to see if starting tiny actually works.
In this video, I’m setting up my habits: 2 minutes of workout, meditation, journaling, reading, and drawing. No pressure, just starting small.
If you’ve ever wanted to start something but felt overwhelmed, this might be for you.
Stick around, I’ll check back at the end of the month and see how it went!

0:00 – 1:30 Intro
1:30 – 5:51 Habit tracker
5:51 – 6:24 Final thoughts

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.

#microhabits #atomichabits #adhd

Trying white, pink & brown noise for my ADHD

Novie by the Sea 2025-10-08 | I tested white, pink, and brown noise to see how they affect focus with ADHD. In this video, I try each noise while reading and share which ones felt helpful and which didn’t.
If you have ADHD or struggle with distractions, this is a personal experiment with different types of noise to see what can help with attention, concentration, and staying on task.

0:00 - 0:32 Intro
0:32 - 2:12 Brown, pink, white noise explained
2:12 - 3:47 Trying white noise
3:47 - 4:39 Trying brown noise
4:39 - 6:20 Trying pink noise
6:20 - 7:26 Ranking
7:26 - 8:12 Final thoughts

Disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. This content is based on my personal experience with ADHD and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.