An Approach (or Two)
Keep it Flexible — One of the ways I make publishing this newsletter fun is to keep various parts of it flexible. For example, each week I get to choose from a variety of topics rather than trying to lock myself into the same thing week after week.
I also allow myself to create the newsletter when and where it "feels right" each week. Today I'm on the couch typing this on Friday itself. Last week I was at my desk working on it as I had free time the day before.
Make it Fun — I didn't even realize I've intended to make publishing TFF fun each and every week. It wasn't until I reread this section that I realized my desire is to have fun with this newsletter each and every time I hit send.
A Restriction
Limited Fiddling — I'm not sure what it is that causes those of with ADHD to fiddle with our systems rather than working them, but it is a trait I have been working on lately. With the exception of one minor rework in early June, the format and template for TFF have remained consistent.
It's not that I won't change things up at some point, but I needed to reign in my natural tendency to fiddle. Why fix it if it's not broke? Because...reasons!
An Executive Function
Planning — You might see planning as the ability to "think about the future". This skill allows us to consider various ways to complete a project or achieve a goal. In many cases, it involves breaking a large project into steps and then sequencing those steps over a set period of time.
But planning can be as simple as anticipating upcoming events and, well, planning accordingly. I've had to do this a couple of times recently and that led to my preparing the newsletter ahead of its due date.
A Permission Granted
Anything Goes — Perhaps this is another take on flexibility, but I think it's important to call out. There are very few rules imposed when I sit down to publish this newsletter. It's generally five topics, though I've added a bonus in the past. It needs to go out on Friday, but not at a certain time. I stick to a format that gives it flow and structure but it's not so constrained that it feels claustrophobic.
Other than those rules, I get to talk about and reference anything I want. When the little voice in the back of my head starts with, "why are you...", or "shouldn't you...", I can quickly silence it since anything goes. I don't place limits on the content itself and that's been incredibly freeing.
NOTE: As I type this my brain is telling me no one cares why I've been able to publish TFF for eleven weeks as of today. It's there, but I'm choosing to ignore it.
A Reward
Getting Feedback — Believe it or not, I don't publish TFF just to see myself talk.🤣 It's very rewarding when someone replies to share their feedback. To make it super easy for you to send feedback, I include an opportunity to vote each week.
Each time you pick your favorite topic from the list below, you're providing a reward. Thank you!
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