ADHD adults need to use certain time management routines. Clearly defining your work in advance makes it easier for you to start and follow through on your tasks. And the time to do this is during your Weekly Review, which I outlined in my last post, The ADHD Adult’s Guide To The Weekly Review. The question that naturally comes to mind for many after reading that post is: “Well, ok, but after I figure out… Continue reading…
How ADHD Adults Avoid These 4 Mistakes and Execute Better
When you are having a hard time starting and following through on a task it is possible you have not clearly defined the task and/or the outcome you are seeking. So, because of your uncertainty you may: Below are 4 mistakes you can avoid so it is easier to start and follow through on your tasks Mistake #1 – You Don’t Know What You Want To Accomplish As an Adult with ADHD you know making… Continue reading…
ADHD and Using the Power of Triggers to Form & Break Habits
For adults with ADHD adopting the right habits is one of the most powerful ways to make execution easier because you no longer have to decide when or how to do something. You just do it because, well, it is a habit. You might be thinking, “Sure. Right. Makes sense. I’ve tried…It is really hard.” You’re right. Adapting new habits is hard. And shedding old habits that get in your way is equally difficult…. Continue reading…
Here is a Method That is Helping ADHD Adults Initiate Easier
If you are like many Adults with ADHD, you may be in the habit of relying on your sense of urgency to get into action. And sometimes it works — stuff eventually gets done when your back is up against the wall. But, even when it does work, it can come at a cost, right? When you often wait until the last moment to do a task you might: lose sleep. get sick often. be… Continue reading…
This Is the Key ADHD Adults Need to Adopt Habits Faster
Like my clients who I have worked with this past week, you may also want to… exercise regularly. get your deliverables in on time. spend quality time with family and friends. communicate clearly and in a timely manner. get enough sleep. run productive meetings. and more… Of course, these and other short term goals are likely part of a larger picture. For you that larger picture may entail growing your business, creating more… Continue reading…
When It’s Better For Adults With ADHD Not To Follow The Rules
I tried to think of any rules I always follow or would follow given various contexts. And I really could not think of one — not one rule. Always stop at red lights, maybe? That seems like one everyone would follow. But what if you were taking someone to the emergency room? Are there any rules you absolutely do not or would not question? Probably not… You may even claim you would question any rule… Continue reading…
The 7 Ways for ADHD Adults to Focus on What is Important Each Day
You stop to get coffee on the way to work. You get there — ok, maybe a little later than you planned. But you are ready to start the day! You look at your calendar, see you have a 1:00 meeting and think, “Good, plenty of time to get ready for that.” Then, if you haven’t already checked on your phone, you open your email, hoping there are no surprises. You scan it. “Great,” you… Continue reading…
ADHD and Bridging the Gap Between Knowing and Doing
“I know what I need to do and I want to do it. It is important to me, really. But I’m not doing it, at least not consistently. And I’ve tried…everything I can think of!” Sound familiar? And people in your circle who are neurotypical, which may include your spouse, friends, colleagues and boss may wonder: “How is it really possible for someone to not follow through on something they say is important to… Continue reading…
When Planning Is Overrated for Adults with ADHD
I’m not going to tell you planning is not important. After all, I help people both plan and learn the skills needed to plan. But too much planning can definitely get in your way, and sometimes it makes sense to just start. Now you are wondering, “When is planning too much? When should I plan and when is it better to just dig in?” Of course, there are no hard and fast answers. But the… Continue reading…
Why Adults With ADHD Need A Task Manager
Decisions about where to put your tasks so you can remember and manage them can be confusing for many adults with ADHD. But, of course, you want to figure this out. Because you want it to be easier to manage and complete your important work. If you’re currently trying to keep tasks in your head, you know it is stressful and often doesn’t work. Because you need to remember to remember. And, if you’re keeping… Continue reading…