#### [[Asynchronous Communication]] --- **Asynchronous:** > not existing or happening at the same time. In regards to work, Asynchronous Communication would be things like emails, Instant Message Chats, or communication tools like Slack, MS Teams, etc. The ability to communicate asynchronously benefits many people especially in situations of differing time zones, and when you just want to come back to something at a designated time. Top of mind is when people like [[@Hadley Wickham]] and [[@Yihui Xie]] schedule time out of their days to only check email twice. So that they are less likely to enter a spiral of [[Doom Scrolling]], and actually get more work done. Others are aware of the times that they check these communication methods, and simply wait for them to asynchronously get "processed" by the individuals. What is beneficial about Asynchronous Communication is that it doesnt disturb one in the midst of [[Deep Work]]^[[[ADHD hyperfocus is a double edged sword of both deep work and avoidance]]], and instead allows one to work freely without distraction or interjection of mandatory synchronous communication. This is an especially helpful method of communication for the [[Neurodivergent]] like individuals with [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]. Instead of having to be immediately present with others in a meeting (which can have value), the message can be conveyed in a method or medium that is available for consumption at the recipients volition. Which allows for undisturbed [[Deep Work]] for a longer duration. Instead pivoting focus for a pressing communication taking place, those with [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] now have to context switch saves a lot of that starting energy for the actual Deep Work itself. --- Tags: [[Communication]] - [[Work]] Reference: [[@Justin DiRose]] Related: - [[JavaScript Async and Defer]] - [[A well established environment makes reliance on self control discipline and willpower unnecessary]]