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 In my last post I introduced you to the Stages of Change Model and shared strategies for preparing to create effective change — Stage 3. If you haven’t read that post yet, take a few minutes to read it, and then come back here. Ok, ready? When you have prepared enough, which will look different for everyone, you are ready to put your plans into action — Stage 4. And this time of action can be exciting and hopeful, as well as frustrating. Frustrating because you will almost certainly encounter bumps in the road — bumps you may or may not have been able to anticipate. Seeing your journey as a series of experiments and being willing to approach these experiments as a beginner will…

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 a presentation, writing an article, designing a product, planning a class, etc. And you may also have the ADHD super power of having lots of ideas, which can be a gift and a challenge, as you know. But follow though is likely not one of your super powers. You’ve tried breaking your tasks down, estimating the time and scheduling them. But these typical suggestions have not worked for you. Part…

  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 knowledge, motivation — the desire to do something — and skills. If you, like many other ADHD adults, attribute your lack of follow through to not be motivated enough, you may think, “If I really wanted to do it, I would! I mean, sheesh, everyone else gets their stuff done…” But, I bet, if you are like most of my clients, lack of motivation usually isn’t the problem. I…

 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 it is worth all the time and effort. I know. But putting in the time and energy up front will save you time in the long run, and help you progress more effectively and efficiently toward your goals. Yet, I know that it may take a while to trust that this is true. Give it a try. As the saying goes, you may have to see it to believe it….