The 10-Minute Challenge (An ADHD trick for everyone)!
Hey everybody!
I recently learned about a trick often used in the ADHD community called the 10-Minute Rule. It helps when you feel paralyzed or overwhelmed by a task.
A wonderful orca suggested it would be perfect for anyone struggling to get started, or procrastinating, so I wanted to propose a challenge here for us to tackle as a group!
Pick one thing you've been avoiding. Commit to doing it for just 10 minutes.
The trick is: You don’t have to finish. Once the 10 minutes are up, you have full permission to stop and go back to relaxing, unless you find your flow and want to keep going!
1. Reply with what you’re going to do (e.g., "I'm going to fold laundry for 10 mins").
2. Go do it.
3. Come back and reply to your own post with "DONE"
If you go beyond the 10 minutes, let us know!
With that, I'll start ⏰ I am going to clear my inbox...
Have fun and happy productivity!
🔵 Reply to others, cheering them on. A little encouragement can be extremely inspiring.
🔵 Tag a friend you think could benefit from this!
aaaand done ✅
@Heather225 Way to gooooo! Proud of you! 👏
@Heather225
I'm going to: catch up on math notes!
Did it! Phew, don't want to do that math again! 😮💨😁
@thebendygirlListens
love to seeee it!!!
@thebendygirlListens
@Heather225
I need to wash a sink full of dishes, so here I go 😁
@Amanda84
@Heather225
Done 🥰
@Amanda84
@Heather225
I have HD (Hoarding Disorder) and I have been working hard to keep it contained. It's a little out of hand at the moment, so I'm getting up to go pick up. I'll be back!
@SelfCareMatters
@SelfCareMatters
DID IT
@SelfCareMatters
I know how much of a big task that can be. I'm really proud of you!
I am preparing quick dinner
@hopefulSunrise6483
what'd ya eat?
@Heather225
I forgot to make the post, but I committed to writing two crew paragraphs about the book Hamlet, and I got it finished! I need these for the test tomorrow, so I'm so happy I did it!
@ClearRiverss
i am so happy for you too! hope the day went well!
@Heather225
Our teacher moved back the test, and now I'm nervous, lol
@Heather225
I'm going to try to get a 10 minute shower.
@purpleTree4652
It was needed. It took me a lot longer than 10 minutes, but I cut my hair, too. That was waaaaaaaay needed.
@purpleTree4652
a fresh hair trimming is one of the most instant gratifying feelings. good job taking care of you!
@Heather225 Great going
@Heather225
Often I took a pause for 10 minutes to listen to a meditation sound and stand or I go for a walk outside. Reading a book with a different topic helps me as well. At least I solve chess puzzles to disconnect from my work.
@SoulGardener2025L
sounds like you got a nice reset moment in! i should go take a moment for some meditation myself! good job showing up for those 10 mins!
