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Here are seven tech products that have really helped me become more productive with ADHD. Over the years, I've realized that for me, productivity is less about motivation and more about removing the small obstacles in life. So these are the products that help me get things done faster, waste less time, reduce decision fatigue, and make my day a little less chaotic, because it is extremely chaotic. So, the first product is a foldable phone. And, to be honest, I don't think I can go back to a regular phone. The biggest reason is that it turned my distraction device into a little work machine. Before, if I was waiting for someone, waiting for a train, or had 5-10 minutes between work tasks, I would think, "Well, I don't have a laptop, so technically I can't
work." But now, if I have a few free minutes, I can answer an email, work on a document, jot down an idea, check an assignment, or do some administrative work. Some days I can even manage to work up to 2 hours just thanks to these short time slots. Over time, they really get sad. The reason why a foldable phone is a real breakthrough is the screen. When you open it like this, it's actually big enough to work on. It's easier to type, read documents, view PDFs more conveniently, and the split screen is extremely useful for multitasking. And another thing I realized: many tasks seem huge in my head, even if they are actually simple. Sometimes just walking up to the desk,
sitting down, and starting to work seems like a serious commitment, you know, it feels so responsible. But if I start my workday at breakfast or gradually get into a rhythm while sitting somewhere, it no longer feels like " real work." I can sketch out an idea, plan my day, check my schedule, or just start one small task, and then when I sit down at the computer, the threshold for getting started will be much lower. And unlike the iPad, since it's my phone, it's always with me. But the main thing is that I don't use it as a device for everything. A large screen is great for work, of course, but it's also twice as convenient for aimlessly scrolling through the feed. That's why I almost always block social media on my phone. To regain my focus
by reducing digital distractions but still keeping the useful resources of the internet, I use a completely different specialized device, which we'll talk about soon. For me, my foldable phone is more of an information output device, and it becomes even more powerful with the next product. The second product is a folding keyboard or a separate keyboard. If you already have a foldable phone, this is an accessory that turns it into a tiny laptop. I'm just thrilled with this thing. It's light enough that I can take it anywhere, even when I'm not planning on working. So if I suddenly have 20 minutes, I can use that time.
It's also much more ergonomic than typing on your phone for a long time, because if you keep it open and work for about 20 minutes, you still won't get anywhere. But after a while, because you're looking down, your neck starts to hurt. However, with the stand and keyboard, it's a very portable and convenient workstation that you can take with you everywhere. I would recommend most people start with a folding keyboard, because the world of separate keyboards is very intimidating and quite specialized . It costs money, and if you fall into this rabbit hole like I did, it will be difficult to get out of there, and it takes time to adapt. But if you're concerned about typing feel and ergonomics, and you type a lot like me, then I feel like you'll
appreciate split keyboards much more than folding ones. It seems like keyboards were meant to be like this from the beginning. I don't know why they invented the usual ones. I don't know. But if you don't want to get bogged down in the swamp of expensive keyboards, just get a folding one. It is quite enough. So, the next product is an egg cooker. I know what you're thinking. What does this have to do with productivity? But when I'm working, I like to snack, okay? But eating a lot of carbohydrates makes me sleepy because of the spike in blood sugar. And eggs are filling, rich in protein, and don't cause such spikes. They also contain nutrients like choline, which supports brain function, and tyrosine, which is involved in the production of dopamine
and norepinephrine. But the problem is that boiling eggs is too much extra movement for me, so I do n't do it. And if you're thinking, "Rudy, it's not that hard." Congratulations, your brain is working normally, okay? For me, that's enough of a deterrent to not eating eggs at all for the rest of my life, okay? Plus, I can only eat fully cooked eggs. Even if the protein is even slightly undercooked, I do n't even want to think about it. Oh, my day is ruined right now. And with an egg cooker, you just add water, press one button, and it beeps when it's ready. So you can safely leave the room, come back, and everything is ready. Because it's so easy, I'm
actually eating eggs right now, and it's the perfect helper when you're working and hungry but don't want to lose focus, you know? So, yes, it's a productivity product. Okay, the next device is Chrono and Moody from Dasung. This is essentially my device for a quieter internet experience. I still need to read, search for information, check social media, watch videos for ideas, and use the internet throughout the day, but I don't want to do it on my phone. Because it's too easy to get stuck in an endless stream of news on your phone. So I started using Chrono from Dasung. This is a device with an E-Ink screen based on Android, and Moody is a small controller
for it. The easiest way to describe it is as the internet without chaos. Since it runs on Android, you can download any apps from the Google Play Store. I'm in a weird transition phase right now, trying to get out of the Amazon Kindle ecosystem after changes in ownership policies, and have switched to Kobo from Rakuten. But I have a lot of books on my Kindle that I haven't read yet, and at the same time, I have books on my Kobo. And I don't want to carry two different devices with me. You can install both Kindle and Kobo apps on Chrono, so you can use two different services on one device, which is extremely convenient. But because it's E-Ink, it's
much quieter to use than a phone. If you don't know what E-Ink is, it's the screen technology used in the Kindle; It looks like paper, not a regular display, so it's less tiring on the eyes and less stimulating to the nervous system, and that's the whole point. And if an idea comes to me while reading or listening to something, I can press this little wheel on the side and instantly start recording. So, let's say you have an idea, you press this button on the right, you record a voiceover like this, and you stop it here. Let's listen. So, let's say you have an idea, you click this button on the right, you can. It transcribes everything into text, summarizes it, and organizes it for me. And if I need a quick explanation, a summary, or want to
think about something, I can also use the built-in AI. Usually, when I read or listen to something, I get a lot of ideas and I want to capture them right away. This handy system makes it very easy to save ideas that come to your mind. But the problem with many e-ink devices is that they are too slow. They're fine for books, but as soon as you try to use apps or the internet, you get so annoyed that you go back to your phone. But Chrono is fast enough that I can use it without irritation. So lately I've been using Chrono as my bedtime device. Because I don't want to keep my phone next to me at night. My eyes are already tired from staring at the screen all day. And if I take my phone to bed, that's the end. I'll be flipping through the feed
until three in the morning. So I use Chrono to read books, articles, PDFs, listen to audiobooks, and podcasts. It also has Bluetooth, so you can connect headphones and enjoy content alone. And there's also a Moody, a small controller that's very practical. You can use it to turn pages while reading in bed. Having a second such device is a real game changer. I scroll through the feed much less, and more importantly, I read much more because it's always with me and easier to use. So I need my phone purely for work, and Chrono for quiet internet browsing, reading, and use before bed. It gives me useful parts of the internet without flashy algorithms. If you're ready to take back your focus and build a better relationship with the internet, I've left
links to Drobos Chrono and Moody in the description below. So check them out. Thank you to Drobos for partnering with us on this video. The next product is the Huawei FreeClip 2. These are open-back headphones. They are not inserted into the ear canal, but simply cling to the ear. They are so light that I honestly forget they are on me. And it literally looks like a piercing. And with regular in-ear headphones, my ears become very uncomfortable. I don't know how to put it mildly, but you know, it gets humid, unpleasant, and, in short, it's just uncomfortable. This is simply disgusting. So they became my everyday headphones. I wear them when I'm packing, walking, cleaning,
cooking, doing laundry, or doing boring administrative tasks. Most often, I procrastinate not because the task is difficult, but because it is not stimulating enough. If I have music, a podcast, an audiobook, or, I don't know, some kind of video playing in the background, then the task suddenly becomes much easier to start. I also like that I can still hear what's going on around me, because sometimes I get distracted, especially when I'm walking, running, commuting, or, you know, sitting in a cafe. I like that I can hear announcements and people talking to me. The sound quality is surprisingly good, but if I wanted to just listen to music, I would use full-fledged headphones, not these. The battery also lasts a long time, so I can
wear them for most of the day without recharging, which means I don't have to think about reaching into my bag, taking them out, and putting them in my ears before listening to something-it takes away the hassle. Oh, by the way, I should take them off. Why me, why am I still in them? So, the next product is a portable monitor. A few months ago, I moved out of my apartment and have been unintentionally living a digital nomad lifestyle ever since. I move from place to place almost every month and I realized that if I work somewhere for more than a few days, the laptop screen is not enough for my work Since I never know where I'll be next month, buying a full-fledged monitor in every new place just
doesn't make sense, it's crazy. So I bought a portable one. It has a high- resolution display, connects with a single USB-C cable, and allows you to organize a full-fledged workplace anywhere. Of course, I wouldn't take it to a cafe, in my opinion it's not that portable. I use my flip phone and keyboard for this. But if I stay somewhere for a few days, he turns the place into a real office. I also travel between countries a lot, so this has taken a lot of the stress out of working on the road. This allows me to feel more independent of location, which is something I really appreciate. The latest product is a visual timer, and I just love this thing. I even use it while filming this video. The reason it is so useful is because it
makes time visible. If you have ADHD, you probably know what I mean. 5 minutes and 20 minutes feel exactly the same. And looking at the clock doesn't help me. It's simple, it's simple, it's just some numbers. But watching time physically disappear really helps. I don't actually use the original Time Timer, although I have that too. I'm using this copy, Youm Bow It, or something like that. The original looks better, but the signal is too quiet for me. If I'm hyperfocused or in another room, I miss it. In the copy, you can adjust the volume and duration of the call. And it's ridiculously loud, which is exactly what I need. I use this timer throughout the day to break hyperfocus. It's very easy for me to get lost in something and lose hours
without even realizing it. So I have to set it to every hour. And when he calls, I write down what I did during the day in my Obsidian. I check my time log and ask myself, "Am I still doing what I planned? Am I doing something else?" So this, you could say, puts me back on track. I also use it before leaving the house because otherwise I completely lose track of time. It's such a simple tool, but with " time blindness" it's one of the most useful devices, and it's also inexpensive. Of course, some of these things are very expensive, and I'm not saying you should buy everything in a row, but once you've covered basic financial needs, like a financial cushion, I believe in investing in things you
use every day. If a tool saves me time, removes obstacles, or makes my job easier, I'm happy to spend money on it because I know it will pay off over time. If you like this systematic approach, then this is, in essence, my Kaizen system. This is a productivity system I created for my ADHD brain, and now thousands of people use it every day to get things done. I'll leave a link in the description if you want to check it out, and if you want to learn more about my Kaizen system and how it's different- watch this video below. See you next time.
