(originally published October 12, 2017, updated May 12, 2023 ) When you saw the title of this article, perhaps you thought you’d learn more about what ADHD adults can do to manage their energy throughout each day, like eating, sleeping, etc. No doubt, these day-to-day efforts are important! But to be productive and manage your ADHD symptoms, you’ll need to take a longer view. To do this, you’ll need to consider the four dimensions of… Continue reading…
You Can Start Prioritizing Better Now by Taking These 4 Steps
(originally published February 23, 2016, updated April 14, 2023 ) Do you find it hard to prioritize what you should be working on at any given moment and wonder why it is so hard for you to make these decisions? If you do, you’re not alone. Like other ADHD adults, you may find this hard for two common reasons. One is that it may often feel as though everything on your plate is equally important…. Continue reading…
Ready to Stop Being Reactive and Be More Intentional? Here’s How.
(originally published March 11, 2018, updated March 10, 2023 ) What first comes to mind when you think of ADHD and mindfulness? Like many, you might first envision needing to sit still, meditating for long periods of time. And conclude that there’s no way you can do that. Maybe not. But mindfulness is so much more than just meditation. And one of the most effective yet overlooked strategies ADHD adults need to operate effectively. That is, incorporating more mindfulness into… Continue reading…
Do You Have ADHD and Feel Like You Often Respond Too Slowly?
(originally published May 19, 2017, updated February 7, 2023 ) Do you have moments you are either reading, in a meeting, or in a 1-1 conversation and feel like you are just not processing the information as fast as you would like? For example, a common challenge I hear from many Adults with ADHD I work with is, “When I’m in the middle of a conversation or meeting I just can not seem to put it all… Continue reading…
Part 3 – How ADHD Adults Keep Conversations From Going Horribly Wrong
(originally published November 10, 2017, updated January 12, 2023 ) Communicating well in everyday run-of-the-mill conversations can be difficult for ADHD adults. I wrote about this in the two previous articles, ADHD Adults Communicate Better Using These 7 Listening Tips and 5 Strategies You Need to Use to Be Better Understood in Conversations. But you will need a different skill set to handle crucial conversations. These are conversations where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, according to authors… Continue reading…
Part 2 – 5 Strategies You Need to Use to Be Better Understood in Conversations
(originally published September 18, 2015, updated December 12, 2022 ) In my previous post, Part 1 – ADHD Adults Communicate Better Using These 7 Listening Tips, I explored some of the challenges you may have listening well. And suggested strategies you could use to listen better. But, if you’re interested in communicating better, you likely also want to learn how to improve your ability to convey your thoughts. And, as true with listening, your ADHD… Continue reading…
Part 1 – ADHD Adults Communicate Better Using These 7 Listening Tips
(originally published June 17, 2020, updated November 14, 2022 ) I know you have read and so know quite a bit about communication, including how to listen better. Yet, despite having all this information, you may still be struggling to implement it in a way that helps you communicate the way you want. So now you are wondering, “Am I just unable to listen and communicate well?!” That may be the case right now. But,… Continue reading…
Notetaking Strategies For ADHD Adults
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Notetaking is an essential skill for ADHD adults to be able to take away essential information from various types of conversations. Yet, you may not know how to do it very well. Here’s how you could do it better. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Notetaking is an essential skill for ADHD adults. Notetaking can help you focus and attend, synthesize information, and retrieve the information later when you need it. To do the above you can… Continue reading…
Learn How ADHD Adults Use a Task Manager to Reduce Their Overwhelm
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: If you are an ADHD adult and have a long and complicated task list, you will benefit from using an electronic task manager. As using one will help you to manage and execute on your important work so you can feel less stress and overwhelm. And I know that is something you definitely want! KEY TAKEAWAY: An online/electronic task manager is a necessary tool for ADHD adults who have complicated task lists. Once… Continue reading…
ADHD Adults Who Want to Be Productive and Not Stressed Use These Calendar Tips
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: (Originally published February 22, 2019, Updated July 28, 2022) The calendar is a critical tool for ADHD adults. But many are not using it as effectively as they could to ensure they are planning their time in alignment with their values and goals. Learn some tips on how you could use your calendar better. KEY TAKEAWAYS: And effectively constructed calendar can help you see whether you are spending your time doing what’s important… Continue reading…