an insightful comment from Lucy. I do like using envelope backs for the informal flexible evolving to-do-lists. With ADD or ADHD we need all the strategies and tools we can find. refers to Tip 236:
“Do you know why you put your schedule on the back of an envelope?
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BECAUSE it’s less demanding than a schedule on a colored card!!
You give yourself a kinda/sorta “out”. Envelopes are much less
intimidating than official cards. They serve as a friendly reminder
rather than a must task. Also, the envelope is messed up already,
and not so intimidating as a scholarly note card.(see the mind game there?)
SO, maybe I need to write my “tax information” memo on a paid bill envelope.
Think, I’ll try that. If I was focused enough to pay the pesky bill, surely I can gather the tax info.”
I think thats a joke, but it actually good strategy, self encouragement.
doug
ADDadultstrategies 
Oh, absolutely!. I keep a stack of recyclable paper by the printer. To make notes and lists I always reach for a single 81/2 x 11 sheet, fold it in half and have just the right size note that neither intimidates, costs anything, nor needs to be saved for any reason.
How well we understand each other!
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great minds run on the same tracks — even if they’re not necessarily straight. thanks for commenting
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I think that is very insightful! I don’t use envelopes but I use scrap paper and I do better with that than a formal list in a note pad!
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great, we each need to find what works best for US. you confirm lucys insight that the more informal may work better. thanks for the comment
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