Proto-List of Mitigations
ADHD Mitigations List
Subject to change
Most of the Mitigations have been created, and are linked below; at the very bottom are the remaining planned Mitigations that have yet to have their pages created.
| id | Mitigation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M0001 | Prioritization Frameworks | Frameworks like the Eisenhower Box that help categorize tasks by urgency and importance to aid in prioritization. |
| M0002 | Structured Work Intervals | Structured work intervals like the Pomodoro technique harbor focused work in timed intervals with short periods of focused break. |
| M0003 | Self-Awareness Exercises | Exercises designed to enhance self-awareness, including emotional awareness, to help individuals understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors better. |
| M0003.001 | Journaling | A method to process thoughts and emotions, improving self-awareness and emotional regulation. |
| M0003.002 | Reality Testing | Techniques to evaluate the accuracy of thoughts and perceptions. |
| M0003.003 | Impulse Lists | Listing impulses instead of taking action on them. |
| M0004 | Task Initiation Rituals | Personalized multi-sensory process to help perform a task. |
| M0005 | Task Splitting | Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable parts to reduce overwhelm and increase productivity. |
| M0006 | Extrinsic Motivation | The use of external rewards or punishment to encourage action on an otherwise uninteresting task. |
| M0006.001 | Gamification | Use game-like elements to make tasks more engaging and rewarding. |
| M0006.002 | Timers | Using timers to better understand the time it takes to accomplish a task or for a sense of timed urgency on a task. |
| M0006.003 | Body Doubling | Working alongside someone else to improve focus on a task |
| M0006.004 | Social Accountability | Coordinating with friends, family, mentors, or others to reinforce positive behaviors. |
| M0007 | Stimulation Management | Reduces or moderates external interruptions or stimuli to improve focus and productivity. |
| M0007.001 | Structured Workspace | Organize the workspace to achieve optimal stimulation. |
| M0007.002 | Sensory Dampening | Using ear plugs, noise cancelling headphones, sleep masks, etc., to block out ambient stimulus to maintain concentration. |
| M0008 | Meditation | Practices to train attention and awareness and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. |
| M0008.001 | Body Scan | Systematically focusing attention on different parts of the body to become aware of physical sensations and promote relaxation and mindfulness. |
| M0008.002 | Breathing Exercises | Focusing on the breath to calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance mindfulness. |
| M0008.003 | Progressive Muscle Relaxation | Tensing and relaxing muscles to reduce stress. |
| M0008.004 | Yoga | A set of physical and mental exercises, originally from India, intended to give control over the body and mind. (Cambridge dictionary) |
| M0009 | Mnemonic Devices | Techniques to improve memorization of often unrelated are abstract pieces of information. |
| M0009.001 | Elaborative Encoding | Linking new information with old knowledge for improved memory encoding. |
| M0009.002 | Method of Loci | "Placing" items within a mental map of a physical space ("mind palace") to improve recall. |
| M0009.003 | Concept Mapping | Using visual aids to improve understanding or recall of concepts, processes, or ideas. |
| M0010 | Automation | Setting routine tasks to occur automatically. |
| M0010.001 | Subscription Plans | Using subscriptions to regularly order things you use frequently (e.g. food, supplements, shampoo, etc.) |
| M0010.002 | Simple Automation | Using simple tools and apps to perform tasks automatically. |
| M0010.003 | Smart Automation | IoT and algorithm-driven automation, such as IFTT, Smart Home automation, Smart appliances, etc. |
| M0011 | Planned Rest | Planning periods of low-distraction to encourage background mental processing and recovery. |
| M0011.001 | Casual mindfulness | Integrating simple, mindful awareness practices into daily activities to maintain presence and focus without formal meditation. |
| M0012 | Manage Self-Talk | Identify and alter negative thought patterns to improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety. |
| M0012.001 | Label and Reject Inner Critic | Recognize personal critical thoughts and reject them. |
| M0012.002 | Self-Compassion | Showing yourself the same compassion you would show others. |
| M0012.003 | Depersonalization | Removing personal valuation from the reactions and responses of others. |
| M0012.004 | Alter Ego | Creating an alter ego to distance oneself from an anxiety-inducing activity. |
| M0012.004 | Effort-Based Success | Focusing on the effort and commitment invested in a task as the bar for success, rather than the final outcome. |
| M0013 | Habit Formation | Behaviors become automatic through repetition and consistency. |
| M0013.001 | Morning Routine | Developing a daily series of morning activities to reinforce structure and promote focus, motivation, and productivity. |
| M0013.002 | Evening Routine | Engage in calming activities and avoid or reduce stimulating activities before bed. |
| M0014 | Calendaring | Using external tools to keep track of and plan for tasks and deadlines, reducing the likelihood of forgetting or double-booking. |
| M0014.001 | Task Lists | Structured lists of tasks that need to be completed to accomplish a goal. |
| M0014.002 | Day Planning | Setting aside time to arrange a list of goals or objectives to accomplish during the day. |
| M0014.003 | Time-blocking | Allocate specific time periods for different activities to ensure a balanced schedule. |
| M0015 | Exercise | Regular physical activity to improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. |
| M0015.001 | Walking Outdoors | Walking outdoors to boost mental clarity, reduce stress, and reconnect with nature. |
| M0016 | Goal Setting | Establishing clear, actionable, and measurable objectives to guide focus and effort. |
| M0016.001 | Micro-Commitments | Breaking larger goals into ultra-small, achievable steps to reduce resistance and encourage task initiation. |
| M0016.002 | Stretch Goals | Setting slightly ambitious objectives that push boundaries but remain realistic and motivating. |
| M0016.003 | Reflective Goal Revision | Regularly reviewing and revising goals to align with changing priorities or insights. |
| M0017 | Grounding Techniques | Strategies designed to help reconnect with the present moment, reduce feelings of disconnection or overwhelm, and anchor awareness to the here and now. |
| M0018 | Structured Therapy or Coaching | Professional guidance to develop coping strategies and improve functioning. |
| M0018.001 | CBT-I | A structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help people with chronic insomnia. |
| M0019 | Medication | Prescribed treatments to manage symptoms and improve focus and impulse control. |
The following mitigations have been planned, but not yet created.
- M0018 - Structured Therapy or Coaching: Professional guidance to develop coping strategies and improve functioning.
- M0018.001 - CBT-I: A structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help people with chronic insomnia.
- (Thrp.Coch.002) Social skills training: Teaches effective interpersonal skills.
- (Thrp.Coch.003) Role-playing exercises to practice conversations: Simulates social interactions to build confidence.
- (Thrp.Coch.004) Explicitly learning non-verbal cues: Enhances understanding of body language and facial expressions.
- (Thrp.Coch.005) Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Therapy technique designed to help with emotional regulation
- M0019 - Medication: Prescribed treatments to manage symptoms and improve focus and impulse control.
- Self-Medication: Over the Counter or non-regulated consumables that can interact with some ADHD symptoms.
- (Ntrp.Splt.001) Caffeine