No More Midnight Tears: The 6-Question Technique That Gets Things Done

Send us Fan MailThe Kipling Method (5 W's and an H) isn't just for writing and research—it's a powerful framework for helping ADHD brains complete work or school assignments and DIY or passion projects successfully. By answering six key categories of questions before starting any task, you can avoid midnight tears and self-recrimination when facing unfinished work and impossible deadlines.• Ask "who" questions to mitigate ADHD disorganization and take advantage of dopamine boosts from collaborating with others• Identify your phone-a-friend, emergency contact, potential partners, and body doubling options before beginning• Define exactly what the task entails and what materials/information you'll need• Determine where to find necessary resources, where to work most effectively, and where to submit completed work• Establish concrete timelines including deadlines, optimal work times, and realistic time estimates• Consider how to make the work more engaging and how you'll reward yourself afterward• Connect the task to your personal values to enhance motivation when challenges arise• Students should establish class-specific support systems at the beginning of each term• Always read assignment instructions twice and highlight key components to avoid missing credit• Remind yourself of your personal "why" when feeling like quittingLike, follow, subscribe, let us know how you're doing in the comments, and come back next Tuesday.