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Every Bit Of ADHD-Friendly Freelancing Advice I Can Think Of After Five Years In The Game
Yep, us neurodivergent folks can be organised too
It took me five years — and a fortune lost in “forgotten” assignments — to accept that I can’t just switch off my ADHD when I start my workday.
It’s a part of the workday, just like my laptop or my notebook. And much as I wish my clients would magically figure out when I’m in peak mode and keep all my assignments for then, that’s not happening. I need to figure out routines and safeguards that keep me going even on the days my brain doesn’t want to — because that’s what my clients pay me to do.
You’ll find a lot of neurodivergent folks in freelancing. What you won’t find as much of? Resources designed specifically for neurodivergent people to navigate freelancing without falling prey to the inherent uncertainty. And that’s exactly why I’m sharing this piece— a list of no-BS tips for ADHD freelancers to max their game without unrealistic effort. They’ve helped me reach a baseline level of regular productivity, even on my bad days, and I’m counting on them to push that baseline higher and bring me to my six-figure income goals.
And I hope they help you grow too.
