(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(originally published April 19, 2017, updated November 11, 2021) Making the decision to take ADHD medication can be challenging for ADHD adults. Some may struggle to make this decision because of the uncertainty of whether to take medication at all. Others are fine taking medication but are concerned about the effects and unclear about the…
(Originally published September 3, 2018, Updated October 11, 2021) ADHD and worry go together like peanut butter and jelly. In part, this can be because worry gives your ADHD brain the stimulation it craves. So, you may find yourself worrying about something one day and then the next day the worry just disappears. Was the…
(Originally published August 17, 2018, Updated September 30, 2021) When it comes to worrying there is an upside for ADHD adults. That is, it can motivate you. But, if you’re reading this article, I know you’re more interested in doing less worrying, as it comes with a cost. I get it. Worrying causes stress and…
Can ADHD adults effectively maintain changes? Recently, in our online membership mastermind group one of our members mentioned one of the strategies she uses to get started on a task she doesn’t know how to do is to tell herself: I don’t know how to do this, yet. And by using this phrase she can…
It would be an understatement to say that ADHD adults are prone to distractions. But does that mean you can’t do what you intend? Of course not. Sure, you’ll need to work at it, but you can learn and apply strategies to reduce ADHD distractions and their impact in your personal and professional life. No…