(originally published February 23, 2016, updated April 14, 2023 ) Do you find it hard to prioritize what you should be working on at any given moment and wonder why it is so hard for you to make these decisions? If you do, you’re not alone. Like other ADHD adults, you may find this hard for two common reasons. One is that it may often feel as though everything on your plate is equally important…. Continue reading…
Do You Have ADHD and Feel Like You Often Respond Too Slowly?
(originally published May 19, 2017, updated February 7, 2023 ) Do you have moments you are either reading, in a meeting, or in a 1-1 conversation and feel like you are just not processing the information as fast as you would like? For example, a common challenge I hear from many Adults with ADHD I work with is, “When I’m in the middle of a conversation or meeting I just can not seem to put it all… Continue reading…
Notetaking Strategies For ADHD Adults
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Notetaking is an essential skill for ADHD adults to be able to take away essential information from various types of conversations. Yet, you may not know how to do it very well. Here’s how you could do it better. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Notetaking is an essential skill for ADHD adults. Notetaking can help you focus and attend, synthesize information, and retrieve the information later when you need it. To do the above you can… Continue reading…
Learn How ADHD Adults Use a Task Manager to Reduce Their Overwhelm
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: If you are an ADHD adult and have a long and complicated task list, you will benefit from using an electronic task manager. As using one will help you to manage and execute on your important work so you can feel less stress and overwhelm. And I know that is something you definitely want! KEY TAKEAWAY: An online/electronic task manager is a necessary tool for ADHD adults who have complicated task lists. Once… 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 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…
How to Create ADHD Friendly Accountability Partnerships
(originally published July 18, 2015, updated March 19, 2021) Productivity is doing what is essential to you — engaging in activities that bring meaning to your life. You also know inconsistency is one of the hallmarks of ADHD. So, it can be difficult to do this. But having accountability partnerships for ADHD adults can make it easier to follow through. As Pearson’s Law notes: “What is measured, improves. That which is measured and reported improves… Continue reading…
Here Is How to Use Checklists to Execute With Less Stress
Probably one of the most underrated tools for ADHD adults are checklists. Think about how often, after making an error, you say to yourself, “I knew how to do that! I can’t believe I screwed up!” That is, in these instances, you don’t apply what you know when you needed to. A checklist might just be the antidote. Your ADHD challenges certainly contribute to not doing what you know. But the fact that there is… Continue reading…
Want to be more productive? Then avoid doing this.
Depending on which type of ADHD you have you may or may not struggle with thinking and/or acting too fast. If you have the inattentive type, going fast may not be one of your challenges. Generally, those with the combined type or predominately hyperactive – impulsive type may struggle with this. If you do, this article is for you. If you don’t have this challenge, because you have predominately inattentive type ADHD, please read… Continue reading…
Ready to Start Your Mornings Right and Avoid the ADHD Chaos?
Wouldn’t it be great if your mornings were less chaotic and you were more intentional? That is, everyone in your household would get up and out the door. You would transition to your workday. And you would be able to do this without a lot of stress. While not a guarantee, adopting the right habits can definitely make it easier to start your day right. This isn’t the first time you’ve heard this suggestion. I… Continue reading…