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…
ADHD Adults Who Want to Be Proactive Use These Self-Talk Strategies
Yes, ADHD adults who want to be proactive use the self-talk strategies I describe below. But it’s not because they’re aspiring to have a rosy — positive — outlook on life. Sure, having a positive perspective can help you be proactive. When you’re in a positive frame of mind it’s easier to do what’s important to you. But what happens when you’re trying to put on a false face? Yes, I know in some… 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…
Are You Choosing the Right Tools to Work with Your ADHD?
(Originally published May 23, 2016, Updated January 16, 2019) As an adult with ADHD, you may be prone to distraction, impulsivity and boredom. As a result, instead of focusing and attending to what is essential, you are attracted to many things at once. This lack of a highly organized internal sense of structure can mean your life feels chaotic at times. And this lack of order can make it hard to accomplish important tasks,… 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…
How ADHD Adults Use Electronic Task Managers Effectively
If you are an ADHD adult and have a long and complicated task list, you could definitely benefit from using an electronic task manager. As it can be an important piece of the puzzle in helping you execute better. But, if you have thought about using one and are not using one now, there may be a few reasons. One possibility, of course, is you have a strong preference for a paper planner…. Continue reading…
Tired of Working so Hard to Fix Your ADHD?
You are probably reading this article because, yes, you would like to fix your adult ADHD. While managing your ADHD is a lifelong journey, creating the changes to make this possible can be easier. Maybe you’d like to be more productive, have better relationships, improve your finances. What kind of changes are you trying to make right now? Whatever change you are trying to make, I bet you have tried many different strategies. I’m… Continue reading…
Stop Being Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List. Use These 6 Tips
The wrong kind of task list can overwhelm adults with ADHD, rather than helping them. How about you? Do you have a task list? Is it helping you follow through? As is true for many of my clients when I first start working with them, you may have several lists — a sticky over here, a piece of paper over there, notes from your last meeting, etc. In the moment, you think writing it… Continue reading…
Have ADHD and Want To Create Lasting Change? Do This First
Do you often wonder, how ADHD adults can make lasting changes stick?“ Maybe you question whether your life is always going to be “this” way because of your ADHD? The simple answer is, “Yes, you can.” The more complicated and honest answer is, “Well, it really depends on whether you think you currently have the bandwidth to put in the necessary time and energy.” Read on to see what steps you could take to… Continue reading…
Not Sure What Kind of Help You Need to Manage Your ADHD?
As you look at the When you have ADHD and deciding what to change is a challenge, you might get stuck in analysis paralysis. You know you need to make some sort of change to make things better, but you just don’t know where to start. Everything seems hard. And you want it all to be better. Now! But, since you can’t do it all now, you may give up. Because you think it… Continue reading…