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The summer holidays have been chill so far. Everyone’s on holiday at different times.

I’m not complaining… I could do with things winding down a little before the storm or busy period kicks in again.

There’s more headspace to get things done. Key stakeholders tend to be off, so there’s less “noise.”

Over the years, I’ve used this period as an opportunity to do some:

• housekeeping

• add value at work

• improve processes alongside the usual tasks.

There’s simply less distraction and less sensory overload.

Using the lull well

I’m trying to use my time wisely and not procrastinate. It’s low-to-moderate effort work that still has the potential to be meaningful.

One example from previous summers: I documented a messy recurring process that everyone knew, but no one had written down.

It took a few focused afternoons. Months later it saved new starters (and me) a lot of repeated explanation. That kind of work often only happens when the calendar isn’t packed.

For some of us neurodivergents who like getting stuck on projects, we may need time and space to do our magic.

Hyperfocus needs room. Constant pings and last-minute requests make that room disappear.

The other side of quiet

Not everyone experiences the slowdown the same way.

Some people find the lack of structure disorienting. Others miss the energy of a full office or feel pressure to “make the most of it” and then freeze.

The extra space can highlight procrastination rather than cure it. That’s real too.

A couple of things that help me: I block a few mornings as “no meetings if possible,” keep a short list of two or three useful tasks rather than an ambitious overhaul, and I tell a coworker what I’m working on so the commitment is lightly social.

When the pace picks up again

I’m already thinking about which of these improvements I want to carry into the busier months.

The quiet advantage doesn’t have to vanish in September. A little protected focus time, clearer processes, and slightly better boundaries can travel with us.

What does your quiet period look like? Do you treat the summer period as maintenance season, or does the lack of structure throw you off?

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Lastly,

Stay Different,

The ADHD Exec

Disclaimer: I am not your psychiatrist, coach, doctor. Neurodiverse Diary does not provide medical services or professional counselling and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Everything I publish represents my opinions, experience, not advice.