Strategies to help adults with ADHD start, stick with, and complete tasks — even the hard ones.
You need to come up with an idea on the spot. Maybe somebody asks you a question in a meeting or you want to come up with an idea for a gift. But your ADHD brain freezes. The seconds tick by and you become more and more overwhelmed. You have nothing, nada, zilch. If you’re…
“How am I going to get all this work done?!” If you are reading this article, I’m sure that’s a question you often ask yourself. Yet, there is a better question you could be asking. And that is, “How is all the work I’m responsible for completing going to get done?” Asking the question this…
Often well-known productivity methods assume everyone has the skills needed to use the strategies. For example, David Allen, creator of Getting Things Done, assumes you already know how to plan and get started. But, of course, that’s not necessarily true for adults with ADHD. And these assumptions result in a lot of frustration for ADHD…
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….
(originally published March 25, 2016, updated May 3, 2019) In Part 1 I suggested putting aside time to process your email, as well as a separate time to work on any backlog you may have. Making sure you have the time and space to do this is the critical first step to managing your…
(Originally published February 5, 2015, Updated April 11, 2019) Are you frustrated by your inability to keep up with your email, and have these challenges led to: If you experience any of the above on a regular basis, then you know how critical it is for your success to get a handle on your email….