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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Well, if my boyfriend doesn’t have time for coffee, then I have no problem drinking his too. ☕️😋 How is your morning going so far?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Ik trek de stoute schoenen aan. Geen getwijfel, gewoon doen. Want altijd maar dat wikken en wegen. Dat ik HSP ben, heeft zo z’n voordelen maar soms word ik er helemaal gek van!

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Mijn brein weet dat suiker slecht voor me is… maar probeer dat maar eens uit te leggen aan mijn motivatie. Soms wil ik gewoon cake, en wel hierom: Een paar weken geleden schreef ik over “de kikker eerst”. En dat werkt — vaak. Maar niet altijd. Want wat als je energie op is?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Hebben jullie dat nou ook? Dat je niet meer goed weet hoe je moet communiceren? Ik bedoel niet dat je met je mond vol tanden staat, hoor. Maar welke tool kun je nu het beste gebruiken?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Een foutje maken, dat overkomt iedereen. Het gaat erom hoe je het corrigeert. Stuurde ik vorige week een Hacks & Habits Emagazine over hoe onvoorziene dingen je planning helemaal in de war kunnen schoppen. Nou, dat heb ik geweten.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Je aandacht is geen schoothondje: je kunt ’m niet eindeloos tot de orde roepen. Soms moet hij gewoon even naar buiten. Ik werkte met Ed aan zijn overvolle mailbox. Normaal barst hij van de energie, maar nu liep hij vast op de simpelste beslissing.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

De nieuwste Hacks & Habits is net de deur uit ✉️ Thema: Hoe je ruimte maakt voor het onverwachte. Want als je planning geen ademruimte heeft, wordt het vooral wishful thinking. En kom je klem te zitten. Wil jij de volgende editie ook ontvangen? 👇 goed-georganiseerd.nl/emagazine/

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Wat als je aandacht niet stuk is, maar gewoon sneller werkt dan je denkt? Ik herinner het me nog goed: onze leraar Latijn stond voor de klas te hakkelen. Zenuwachtig, zoekend naar woorden, terwijl dertig pubers hem met halfgesloten ogen aankeken. Niet omdat Latijn saai was.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Daar zit ik dan, te staren naar mijn scherm. Mijn maag trekt zich samen en ik voel hoe ik onrustig wordt. Dit is waar ik zo slecht in ben. Het is maar een follow-up op een offerte en waarschijnlijk zeggen ze ja. Maar het feit dat ik nog niets heb gehoord maakt me nerveus.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Geduld is niet mijn sterkste kant. Tenminste… niet altijd. Geef me een computer die traag is en ik ontplof. Zoals van de week toen ik mijn Windows-laptop moest opdaten.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Dit is een van de meest gemaakte ‘fouten’ in de mail. En ik schat dat er 60% kans is dat jij hem ook maakt. Niet een tikfout, hoor. Maar zo’n gewoonte die je focus gewoon laat verdwijnen als sneeuw voor de zon. Zo’n fout bedoel ik dus.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Ik ben groot fan van micropauzes tijdens het werk. Even uitzoomen, ademen, je brein resetten — heerlijk. Maar... … nu blijkt uit onderzoek dat je brein óók zelf micropauzes neemt… zonder het jou te vragen. Gelukkig gebeurt dat alleen als je te weinig slaapt.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Vergeet pure wilskracht of discipline. Als je wilt veranderen, maak het jezelf dan gewoon gemakkelijker. Mijn klanten kijken me vaak raar aan als ik zoiets zeg. Ze vinden van zichzelf dat ze meer moeten doorzetten. En dat denk jij misschien ook.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Het was een klusje van 5 minuten. En toch deed ik er bijna een uur over. Niet omdat ik afgeleid werd. Maar omdat ik het niet goed genoeg vond. Terwijl het dat wel is. Het is de vloek van het perfectionisme en ik trap er telkens weer in.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

📩 E-mailoverload is niet alleen irritant. Het is een snelweg richting burn-out. Je brein ziet elke ongelezen e-mail namelijk als een open taak. 1.000 e-mails = 1.000 mentale tabbladen. Als je gevoeliger bent voor prikkels, zoals bij HSP en ADHD, voelt dat als een constante stroom van microstress.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Tears are running down my cheeks. Not from crying, nor laughing. It’s just an annoying blocked tear duct caused by a stubborn cold. And it triggers a memory.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Mondays! They're tough to get going, sometimes even by afternoon. Shaking off the weekend can be a bear, right? This isn't my first rodeo with this problem. Throw a wrench in my routine, and suddenly, getting back on track feels impossible.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

One of the great perks of traveling by train: I get to enjoy beautiful sunsets. 😍 How is your day going?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I hate admitting it. But it’s true: I have a handicap. Not the golf-kind but a real, physical one. You can’t see it, most people don’t even notice. But it’s there. I’m hearing impaired. 🧵

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Easy Inbox Clean up: You can filter all your emails and have them automatically delivered to specific folders. In fact, all the major email clients automatically do this for you. There is one downside, though: You might miss some of the messages you needed to see.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The downside of using too many productivity apps: Getting a ton of notifications.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

ADHD Hyperfocus is like a productivity superpower, but it can also leave you feeling wiped out. Try using an app to nudge you into taking breaks. That way, you keep your energy up and avoid running on empty.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Instead of chasing perfection, we should simply ‘do what it takes’. Like getting away from the computer to take a lunch walk. Even when your work isn’t finished yet. This is true grit if you ask me.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Whether you are distracted by your ADHD or just a perfectionist, work always takes longer than you expected. The solution? Timeboxing. Give yourself a limited time to finish the work. Be realistic, to add just the right amount of pressure. That will help you get into flow.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Talk about an Inbox Zero hack! Just open it today. Oh well, I might as well have kept my inbox closed today. Almost all of the emails in there where Black Friday stuff. Delete - Done.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

In the Netherlands we have a saying: "The busier you are, the more you should rest." And there is definitely truth in there. It seems like a waste of time. But it isn’t. Friday, I’ll explain why in the next Hacks & Habits. If you want to read along, subscribe now. 👇

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

God, I love my work! Today, I’m helping a client design a workspace that supports her instead of sabotaging her. She’s likely undiagnosed ADHD, stuck in a sea of interruptions. And the worst part? Some of them must be answered! 1/2

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

4 ways to fuel your focus and counter your ADHD: 1. Get enough sleep. 6 hours is not enough! 2. Take a 5 minute break every hour. Recharging can be that fast, yes. 3. Exercise more. Want dopamine? Get moving. 4. Eat before you crash. Prevent yourself from running on empty.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

How to deal with perfectionists (from a recovering perfectionist). I know exactly how we operate. How we keep tweaking endlessly. How we search for the perfect solution, and wait for the perfect moment. If you're a perfectionist, this will hurt. But you need to hear it. 🧵👇

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

I had to take over this morning. My boyfriend wanted to make me coffee, but didn't properly fill the Moka pot. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Not that that is solved, it's time for some serious work. Have a great week, everybody! #MondayMorning

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Behind on your work because you procrastinated this week? Classic ADHD weekend setup. Don’t let that stop you from spending time with your people this weekend. Connection isn’t a distraction. It’s what refuels your focus.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Your brain is your superpower. But hey, it’s not a bottomless pit. The more you try to remember, the tougher it is to stay focused. So, put those to-dos and your planning in your calendar & to-do list instead of stuffing them all in your head.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

One of the advantages of being self-employed? You don't have to ask your boss permission to go to the dentist. Not exactly my favorite activity, but important enough to make time for. So, what sneaky personal errands do you squeeze into your workday as a solopreneur?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A client asked me what the best way is to read your email: - Last message first - Oldest messages first. That is an excellent question. Both have pros and cons, especially if you're behind. What is your favorite approach and why?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Reducing ADHD Stress is difficult. The good news: You don't need to master your brain. Just learn to master your Inbox. The 50x Smarter Gmail Seminar on November 25th will help you do that in 2 hours. Learn the basics for conquering your Inbox once and for all.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Nir Eyal said: "If we want to master distraction, we must learn to deal with our desire to escape discomfort." Because distraction isn't just coming from the outside. The noise comes mostly from our response. You can have FOMO. But you don't have to give in. Be brave. 💪

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Beating procrastination is not a character strength or a talent. It's a skill. This is what it looks like: • Break down tasks into small steps. • Make the task less painful. • Reward yourself when you're done. Create a mix of planning and self-care, and you'll beat it.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

That foggy feeling you're experiencing? 😶‍🌫️ That's not just ADHD. It might also be your brain begging for sleep. No rest = no reset. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just overdue for a recharge. 🪫

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Me: ‘Why do I see so many of this guy's posts on my feed?’ Turns out I'm watching his profile right now. 😂 Maybe it's time for a break.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Decluttering your desk or house means decluttering your brain. But you don't have to clean out your whole house all at once. Just start with something small. Do 5 minutes per day. And see where that will lead you. Set a timer! ⏰😬

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

There are some awesome products in the works. Just finished a call with @vuhrmeister for a short brainstorm on @fileo_io. Definitely my cup of tea, having helped numerous neurodivergent people organize their files. He has plenty of challenges ahead, but he will pull it off.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Email overload isn't just annoying—it's a fast track to burnout. Your brain treats each unread email as an open task. With 1,000+ emails sitting there, you're essentially carrying 1,000+ mental tabs. No wonder you feel exhausted before you even start working.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I open my mailbox and I'm off into the rabbit hole! Before I know it, 45 precious minutes of my day are gone. If you don't want to get distracted, protect your mind from distraction. It's why I don't read my email before 11 AM.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

When your new landing page gets extremely slow while editing. And you don't know why. 😩 I tried every workaround to speed up things, but this page just kept freezing. So it took me a whole day instead of 2 hours to change it. Thankfully, the page loads fast enough. 😅

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

What tools for video captions are there out there? I see a lot of tools for TikTok videos (portrait), but I'm making landscape videos for the 50x Smarter courses. Anything that works for that?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

November and December always feel like autumn mode for me: shorter days, less energy. It affects my focus and productivity. It's just the natural cycle, not laziness. If you have ADHD or are an HSP, you might notice this effect too. My hack: planning smarter. 👇

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

“Lost time is never found again,” said Benjamin Franklin. He's right. You can't redo the previous day, relive the past hour or reclaim the seconds you spent reading this. But not every minute has to be 'productive'. Recharging is not a luxury, it's essential. 🔋

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A few years ago, I went to work in a small team after years of solopreneurship. I was quickly reminded why I craved working solo. Sure, I loved being part of the team. But I hated not being able to follow my own rhythm. What about you?

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

My client confessed that she had trapped herself in the dopamine rush. Not by chasing likes on social media. But by just keeping busy, rushing from one task to the next. Feeling productive is not the same as being productive. She finally realised it and is ready for a change.

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Patrice Gorissen @patricegorissen.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Being an solopreneur means dealing with stress. Having ADHD as a solopreneur makes it even worse! What helps is to create a smarter environment. Less clutter => less cognitive load => less stress => more focus Get rid of the endless tabs, notifications & lists.

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