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RedwoodCat
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29 Apr 2013, 8:51 am

I got this quote in an ADHD email this morning, and totally relate. I've been trying to use iPhone apps to help me record my thoughts so that I don't feel like I have to act on everything right away, but I haven't found one that really keeps them organized in a way that is functional for me. Does anyone have any favorite app or apps they use to help with the following problem:

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Not only do you have to deal with external distractions (“Look! A squirrel!”), but there are internal distractions, too. Random ideas appear out of nowhere. You suddenly remember something you wanted to do. We’re most often distracted by our own thoughts.

Given your impulsive nature, your most likely response to any sudden recollection is, “Oh, I’d better take care of that right now before I forget again!” This causes you to stop what you’re doing and start something else. Then you get distracted by another thought, and start another something else. You probably have a lot of projects going on as a result. Even if you don’t act on the impulse, worrying about forgetting again keeps you from focusing.


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29 Apr 2013, 10:12 am

I have google keep on my tablet but its an android tablet, not an iThing so I don't know if google keep is available for you.



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29 Apr 2013, 10:13 am

I use evernote on my computer to write down any ideas I have before I forget them. Its available as an app but I've not used it yet.



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29 Apr 2013, 11:12 am

Evernote looks great. Thanks Paddy!


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30 Apr 2013, 7:29 pm

I just use the voice recorder app.



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30 Apr 2013, 7:35 pm

I use the built-in Notes feature or Evernote for more organized things.


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