(Originally published February 23, 2017, Updated July 8, 2022) In the previous post, I explored why it is hard for ADHD adults to start tasks and suggested that because of this challenge you may over-rely on urgency for motivation. So now, if it is your go-to strategy, it is likely because you do not have other tools in your toolbox to help you get started when it is hard. It has become a habit. Whereas neurotypical adults… Continue reading…
Part 1 – Do You Know The 2 Reasons You Have Trouble Starting Tasks?
(Originally published February 22, 2019, Updated May 6, 2022) How ADHD adults start with greater ease may be one of your most pressing questions. As is true for many ADHD adults, you might find the most challenging part of completing a task is starting it. And, while not always the case, once you get started, you might find it’s not that hard to continue working if you can just get started. But, since initiating can… Continue reading…
ADHD Adults Need These 5 Strategies to Break Free of Decision Paralysis
You make lots of decisions every day. But, because you are on autopilot for at least half of each day, you may not even realize you are making decisions. You’re just acting out of habit. Also, one of your ADHD superpowers may be your ability to make decisions in emergencies. So, whether you are on autopilot or in an emergency, it doesn’t feel hard to make the decision. Then there are those times when you feel… Continue reading…
ADHD Adults Need These 5 Mindsets to Be Successful
(originally published July 26, 2013, updated April 14, 2022) When you think about whether you can learn and maintain changes to feel more in control and less overwhelmed you may wonder if it’s possible. After all, you’ve been trying to make these changes for a long time. And you’ve had varying degrees of success. Maybe not enough, yet. So, can an old dog learn new tricks? Yes, definitely! And you can, too.😉 Sure, you might need additional knowledge to make these changes…. Continue reading…
The ADHD Adult’s Guide To The Weekly Review
(originally published July 10, 2016, updated April 4, 2022) While it may seem simple and straightforward, I know adopting a practice of weekly review and planning is hard for adults with ADHD. It is also hands down the one strategy many of my clients have said gave them the most benefit in terms of being productive and feeling grounded. Yet, I know you may overlook or even resist doing it because you: aren’t sure… Continue reading…
Are You Choosing the Right Tools to Work with Your ADHD?
(Originally published May 23, 2016, Updated March 11, 2022) It makes sense to look for a solution when you have a problem. And you may spend a fair amount of time looking for answers to your ADHD-related challenges. You probably found this article in one of your searches, right? Even though you may already have what you need. I know you may be thinking, “That’s ridiculous! Why would I waste my time looking for… Continue reading…
Part 2 – How ADHD Adults Can Finally Fix Their Love-Hate Relationship with Habits
(originally published September 5, 2013, updated February 11, 2022) While habits help ADHD adults do what is important to them, you know it is hard for ADHD adults to adopt habits. I explored this along with steps you can take to change your habits in Part 1 How ADHD Adults Can Finally Fix Their Love-Hate Relationship With Habits. A suggestion. If you haven’t read Part 1, go ahead, and read it. Then come back here…. Continue reading…
Part 1 – How ADHD Adults Can Finally Fix Their Love-Hate Relationship with Habits
(originally published October 20, 2011, updated January 13, 2022) I know you’d really like to be able to do more of what is important. And doing these tasks on autopilot, out of habit, would just make life easier, of course. Yet, despite wanting to have more routine in your life, you’ve also had a really hard time making this happen. And, because of these challenges, have even thought, “I guess it’s not that important… Continue reading…
Part 2: Effective ADHD Adults Know How to Use These Self-Talk Skills
(originally published August 3, 2016, updated December 15, 2021) As I noted in Part 1, self-talk either helps you reach your goals or gets in the way. I explored how you can develop a habit of using more positive and helpful self-talk to take effective action. I also shared how to use self-talk to develop more self-compassion and diffuse negative thoughts and feelings. In this post, Part 2, I’ll share with you how your current… Continue reading…
Part 1: Effective ADHD Adults Know How to Use These Self-Talk Skills
(originally published September 6, 2019, updated December 14, 2021) If I were to tell you ADHD adults commonly need to upgrade their self-talk skills, you might think, “What? I talk to myself all the time!” I know you do. In fact, just before reading this article, maybe you told yourself: “I should be doing my work. I’m going to be late delivering, again!! Why can’t I get stuff done like everyone else? And then, completely… Continue reading…