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Of course, it would be no fun to just do it the old-fashioned way.
Its had a real impact.
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However, its not an exclusively neurodiverse problem.
She continues, Mentally, routine does a ton of heavy lifting.
It reduces the cognitive load, helping with executive functioning by taking repetitive decisions off the table.
It acts as an anchor during times of uncertainty or big life transitions.
But routinely forgotten… Miskiewicz says From a psychological perspective, routines often fail because theyre not truly ours.
to start you off.
Easy enough, and especially so with my trusty fleet of Alexa-enabled devices and other smart home gadgets.
Talk about failing at the first hurdle.
There are also some automations that dont come into play every day, and for good reason.
Ever found yourself drowning in reminders from five different apps or stuck scrolling between a million productivity tools?
Thats decision paralysis in action, and its exhausting.
Constant notifications instant overwhelm.
Meanwhile, Alexa checks in between tasks until 7PM, when its time to cook dinner.
And, wouldnt you know it, Miskiewicz advice aligns perfectly with my experience: Bring on the tech!
Just dont let your tech take over.
Great news, then, for the seven million notepads Ive accrued over the years.
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