Keeping At It

I have been at my job search now for a couple of months and, to be honest, I have no firm irons in the fire.

Its a bit worrying, but what is, perhaps, more so, is the fact that I am beginning to get in an "out of work" mode. Basically, what this means is that I have no routine.

I never like such an occurrence. My Asperger means that I retract somewhat into my own world, one that I feel comfortable in: one that doesn't involve liasing with, and having to accomodate the wants and needs of others. It also means, of course, that I am avoiding possible inter-personal difficulties.

Against that, the experience is also reinforcing some useful behaviours. Firstly, I am training/forcing myself to concentrate on actually doing things or, more pertinently, getting tasks actually done each day. Central to this being determined to work productively for as many minutes of the day as possible. I am concentrating on doing something at each and every moment.

I am also trying to plan my working day more effectively. I am putting aside specific times when I will do my job searching, work to promote my Transitions Programme from Nottingham University with organisations (yesterday I did the first draft of a proposal for a large financial institution) and other tasks like decorating my flat in readiness for getting it rented out if need be! I have even added an article to this website about ADHD under the Publications section which was a great read!

I have to say that it is going well and I am finding it all quite rewarding personally. I can see the tangible results.

Inherent within the above proces of course, is slowing down, focusing and working steadily through each task in a concentrated fashion!