Do you sometimes wonder if it is just me or do I do this because of my ADHD? Similarly, are you dumbfounded that you keep repeating the same behaviors and do so despite knowing what you need to do to change? As the classic ADHD self–help book suggests. You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy. You have executive function challenges because of your ADHD. Remember, you also have executive function strengths. Being aware of… Continue reading…
Are ADHD Adults Good At Multitasking?
Are ADHD adults good at multitasking? How about you? Do you think you’re good at multitasking? In fact, I often hear from clients when we initially start working together that this is one of their strengths. Like my clients, if you think you’re good at multitasking, this belief probably comes from the fact that you have operated this way for so long, and you do get stuff done. But I’ll suggest that this is usually… Continue reading…
You Can Start Prioritizing Better Now by Taking These 4 Steps
(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. It… Continue reading…
ADHD and Slow Processing: It Doesn’t Need To Hold You Back
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 together and figure out how to contribute. Often, I don’t… 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: TRANSCRIPT 00:01: When you were in school, if you took notes, you were likely motivated to do so because you wanted to remember the information for a test or a quiz or… 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: TRANSCRIPT: 00:00 You may think using a task manager won’t work for you because you have ADHD. I don’t think that’s… 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 an… 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… 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…
