I know, as an ADHD adult, planning may not be your strong suit. But I bet you are most interested in learning how to start and execute on your important work with greater ease, right? So, for the purposes of this article, let’s assume you have a solid plan. And focus on what comes next. Are you with me? On occasion, I’ll receive an email from a new client, asking for “just a few quick… 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…
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…
Increasing Follow-Through With ADHD – Don’t Should Yourself
Where are you not following through? In the first article of this series on follow-through I focused on “…Banishing Your Gremlin.” If you have not read this article, I would suggest going back to read it. And, if after reading that article, you are still scratching your head, wondering why you just don’t follow through, time to look further. Like many adults with ADHD, you may have many thoughts of tasks that you are not… Continue reading…