ADHD and Productivity: Do You Have The Right Tools?!

By Marla | Published: January 27, 2012

 

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The last time you read something about being productive and working with your ADHD, what did you do?

Did you give it a good read, perhaps over time and as long as your attention would allow, and then experiment by trying one or more of the suggestions?

or

Did you give it a cursory read, and conclude, “Hmm… this is really good stuff. I should try one of these tools or strategies.” But you didn’t act on that thought.

In taking the assessment below you will need to really reflect on your current practices, rather than just gloss over the material. You will see where you can take specific actions in adopting news tools or using the ones you have more effectively.

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ADHD and Executive Functioning: Time To Work Differently!

By Marla | Published: January 13, 2012

 

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Do you sometimes wonder, “Is it just me or do I do ‘this’ because of my ADHD?”

Similarly, are you dumbfounded that you keep repeating the same behaviors? And do so in spite of “knowing” what you need to do to change.

Consequently, you end up feeling lazy, stupid or crazy.

As the classic ADHD self–help book, “You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy,” suggest, you are not any of those labels. But I bet my telling you that does not really help.

If you are trying to make sense of your ADHD symptoms, it is important to understand executive functions. And you can learn much on this topic from noted ADHD expert, Dr. Russell Barkley.

As you learn more about your ADHD, you can begin to internalize the belief that you can achieve your goals because you are not inherently lazy, stupid or crazy, really!

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ADHD and Making Mistakes – Now What?!

By Marla | Published: December 29, 2011

 

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You messed up…      

  • You missed the conference call because you did not convert the time correctly.
  • You left the files for the meeting at home.
  • You did not call the client when you promised.

If you are playing a big game professionally, you will not get it right 100% of the time. When you push your limits you will inevitably hit some speed bumps along the way. This is true for everyone.

And, as an Adult with ADHD, you may have particular challenges as highlighted in my article, ADHD and Doing It Your Own Way.

But what do you do when you make a mistake? How do you move forward?

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To Do List, The Secret To Knowing What to Put On It

By Marla | Published: December 16, 2011

 

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After writing for a while about David Allen’s GTD and how to adapt it for Adults with ADHD, I thought I had covered some parts sufficiently. But judging by the questions I have been receiving, this is just not so.

And I’m not surprised.

Creators of many tools and systems assume you are proficient in skills, like decision making and prioritizing, for example.  And, as an Adult with ADHD, you may need help strengthening these skills in order for a tool or system to work well for you.

So, if you have tried a tool or system, please don’t assume it will not work for you because a part of it did not come easily.  Get support. Ask questions.  

In this article I’ll address the question below, which I received last week.

“How many tasks from a project do I put on my To Do List?"

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