Five free tools you might have missed
Or I forgot to share them with you.
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One of my classic ADHD habits? Getting wildly excited about tools and resources that I just know will be helpful, then spending way too many hours building them… and forgetting to tell anyone they exist. So here's a quick roundup of what I've made, in case something hits the spot for you and you may have missed it…
Steady the Mind Challenge - a 30-day mindfulness journey inspired by Joseph Goldstein, inviting you to commit just 10 minutes a day to steady your breath, calm your mind, and cultivate consistency, compassion, and self-awareness—one breath at a time. If you get distracted or miss a day, simply begin again.
Ikigai - a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being.” It’s found at the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for—guiding you toward a meaningful, fulfilling life with purpose and joy. I use a special version of this with my coaching clients.
The Eisenhower Matrix - a prioritization tool that helps you decide what to work on by sorting tasks into four categories: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither. Tip: Print this PDF and post it above your desk.
Pomodoro Timer - an interactive, free timer that helps you stay focused by breaking work into 25-minute sessions followed by short breaks, boosting productivity and reducing burnout. Try this with a friend for an impactful body-doubling session.
Stop & Start - a simple yet powerful nudge to get unstuck—by pausing, breathing, and choosing one small action to begin—without overthinking why you’re stuck in the first place. Tip: Print this PDF and post it above your desk.
I hope you find these helpful.
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💙 Be Good to Yourself.
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Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Cheers,
Dave.
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