Tools and systems for planning ahead, setting priorities, and adapting your plans when life gets messy — ADHD-style.
First, a heads up… This article is not just for those of you who work in creative professions, such as writers, designers, architects, etc. Everyone with ADHD needs to know how ADHD adults complete creative work. Because, whatever your work, you engage in some activities that require you to use your creativity. Maybe it’s creating…
Can ADHD adults complete tasks? Of course. Yet, I know it’s frustrating for ADHD adults to have every intention of following through, and then falling short. If this is happening to you, I imagine you’re wondering why, right? First, the three components we all need to be able to follow through on our intentions…
Are you avoiding going after your long-term goals — dreams? Because you don’t think it’s possible, especially for ADHD adults? You can. Really. Using the steps below you can devise the right kind of goal and plans that will make it possible for you to follow through. As you read below you may wonder whether…
I recently received the comment below asking how ADHD adults execute big projects. I am interested in how to maintain interest and progress for long projects. I am great at starting projects (lots of enthusiasm, love the creativity in planning a project), but then I lose interest and I get boooored and start avoiding it….
Wonder how ADHD adults can prioritize when it seems so hard right now? Maybe you’re just trying to get through the day. And it seems like you’re often in a reactive mode. Sure, you’ll want to adopt the skills, strategies and habits you need to get a better handle on your day-to-day tasks But I…
ADHD adults need to use certain time management routines. Clearly defining your work in advance makes it easier for you to start and follow through on your tasks. And the time to do this is during your Weekly Review, which I outlined in my last post, The ADHD Adult’s Guide To The Weekly Review. The…
When you are having a hard time starting and following through on a task it is possible you have not clearly defined the task and/or the outcome you are seeking. So, because of your uncertainty you may: Below are 4 mistakes you can avoid so it is easier to start and follow through on your…
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…
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?…
Like my clients who I have worked with this past week, you may also want to… exercise regularly. get your deliverables in on time. spend quality time with family and friends. communicate clearly and in a timely manner. get enough sleep. run productive meetings. and more… Of course, these and other short term…