Memo: The sky is falling.

Hello there, guest writer Andrea here! Rachel and I chat - a lot - about how to keep focus at work. As an ADHD girly in a world that never slows down, I thought it was about time to share what I’ve adopted. Maybe what works for me could also work for you, and if this helps even one person make their workload more bearable, it'll be all worth it. So, let’s get into it!

Have you ever worked with someone that makes you feel like the sky is about to fall at any moment?

Their urgency in everything they do can sometimes make it seem like the fate of the universe depends on that email response or that instant reply on Slack.

But spoiler alert: it rarely does, and it forces everyone into a perpetual state of chaos.

When I started my career I made it a point to reply to every message and inquiry as soon as I got it, thinking that my clients or bosses would appreciate the quick reaction. Guess what? They didn’t. Instead, I was teaching them to expect instant responses for everything. I wanted to be their superhero, instead, I felt like a frantic chicken, darting between critical tasks without a moment to focus.