What is Reddit's opinion of Adjustable Height Active Learning Stool - Padded Office Desk Chair with Rocking, Wobble, Tilting Motion - Black?

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Honestly, I stand. I have better breath support standing and also I do move around a little bit, especially when getting into different character voices.

It the past I’ve used a saddle stool or leaning stool sort of like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Learniture-Adjustable-Height-Active-Learning-LNT-RIA3052BK-SO/dp/B01GVVQNL6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1ZTFQJ6KLUUBE&keywords=saddle+stool+rocking&qid=1642698985&sprefix=saddle+stool+rocking%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3

I’ve also used one of those 1980’s style kneeling stool.

Basically, anything that forces me to sit upright. But, to each their own. That’s just what’s worked for me.

I got sick of my office chair and just splurged for myself two weeks ago to get this chair:

Learniture Adjustable-Height Active Learning Stool, Black, LNT-RIA3052BK-SO https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GVVQNL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TSP9AbK4931KQ

It was a solid investment and I'll take it wherever I go next. I love it so far.

It probably wouldn't work to get your legs under you, but you might consider a wobble or active learner type stool like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Learniture-Adjustable-Height-Active-Learning-LNT-RIA3052BK-SO/dp/B01GVVQNL6/ref=asc_df_B01GVVQNL6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198081480945&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17562149866031206899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018935&hvtargid=pla-318881459689&th=1

I meant to get one when setting up my new office, forgot during my the chaos of my move, and you just reminded me this thing exists. I've tried kid versions at my local library. Lots of fun if they weren't too small for me.

> How do I reset, go from procrastinating and being an emotional mess to getting these done?

You approach problems as smaller units. You plan your work before executing so that you don't have to make decisions while executing. Decisions distract, changing context (EG research, diagrams etc) distracts. This is true even for people without ADHD, we are just worse at it.

I'm a software architect at a pretty senior level so 90% of my job (other then stupid numbers of meetings about nothing) is writing extravagant documents. I always procrastinate like hell about them but always get them done by not focusing on the whole but the part;

• Stick in headings covering what you want to write about. The headings don't need to remain in the final document, they are about dividing the work in to smaller portions. I usually aim for a heading to represent about 15 minutes of typing.
• Under the headings make bullet lists. Imagine you are talking to a group about the heading and make notes as if you were listening to someone speak. I usually let my internal monologue do its thing here and just make notes.
• Go away and do any research you need to do and for cites. Also diagrams and anything else that will be an interruption to your writing, do these first.
• For each of your bullet points write a paragraph.
• Go back and move around paragraphs/add extra text so that you have a cohesive flow rather than just a sequence of unconnected paragraphs.

For the last two things I tend to do them while watching TV. Something I have seen many times so I wont be super focused on; write a paragraph, switch attention to the TV for a few minutes, write next paragraph etc.

You can also do some workspace optimizations;

• Your desk should not have anything on it other then your computer. If you need to refer to a book while you write your paper there should only be one book on your desk at a time.
• Music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bG1EMQkukEeO7vvcQQQYU or https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX5trt9i14X7j or https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXdLEN7aqioXM are my go to choices. You dont want the music to be loud, it should be background noise.
• Modern browsers are the devil for distraction which means so are modern computers. I am supposed to be building a roadmap right now but im on reddit. When i'm starting a new doc I usually favor https://remarkable.com/ so I can't be distracted by tabs, you can also use a notepad and paper. I like sitting outside when I do this.
• What you sit on is important. A little late for this now but I have three different chairs based on what I am doing. https://www.amazon.com/Learniture-Adjustable-Height-Active-Learning-LNT-RIA3052BK-SO/dp/B01GVVQNL6 is designed for kids with ADHD but works as well for adults with ADHD. They help distract your active brain so you can focus on getting shit done.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GVVQNL6?psc=1

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This is what I meant by 'wobble' chair. Takes up almost no space. I can use at my standing desk and sitting at traditional height.

I use a leaning stool https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GVVQNL6