Why Extra Steps Might Be Just What You Need
If you’re the kind of person who finds it easier to rearrange a room than just hoover it (me, that’s me), then you’ve probably heard that you make things complicated. While making things easier can look like fewer steps, it doesn’t always…
Only you can decide what you need to feel prepared. If you’ve been told you ‘add steps’ or ‘make things more difficult’, then I’ve got some questions for you.
Sure, you may do it differently but is that really a problem?
If the extra steps do something for you, then are they really extra? Try asking:
If the extra step helps you get started, it’s not extra – it’s essential.
What does the extra step do for you?
How could you create that benefit in a different way? Brainstorm a few options.
Trial a new option and ask for feedback until you find a way that works for you and those around you.
Extra steps might include writing things out by hand, taking a break at a set point to think, or setting up your workstation in a very specific way - regardless, if the extra step helps you deliver your work to a higher standard, with more consistency, or in a more rewarding way, then I say crack on.
When an extra step helps you get started, I like to think of it like a catalyst - it lowers the energy you need to get started. For those of us with ADHD, that isn’t an extra, it’s a necessity!