{"id":11201,"date":"2016-09-01T11:21:04","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T11:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/?p=11201"},"modified":"2016-09-01T11:21:04","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T11:21:04","slug":"adhd-adults-can-do-what-is-important-but-not-urgent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-adults-can-do-what-is-important-but-not-urgent\/","title":{"rendered":"How ADHD Adults Can Do What Is Important But Not Urgent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wonder how ADHD adults can prioritize when it seems so hard right now? Maybe you\u2019re just trying to get through the day. And it seems like you\u2019re often in a reactive mode. Sure, you\u2019ll want to adopt the skills, strategies and habits you need to get a better handle on your day-to-day tasks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I bet you don\u2019t want to wait until you have everything under control before you act on your longer-term goals, right? Below are strategies you can use to work toward your big vision now. Even if your days are not going as smoothly as you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 1&nbsp; &#8211; Create a List of Your Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to create a <strong>list of all your active projects \u2014<\/strong> any task that takes more than one step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,<strong> Kai\u2019s list<\/strong> includes<strong> active project&#8217;s <\/strong>such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>plan conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get a bike for Timmy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fix fence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get contract for XYZ Corp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>plan vacation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>purpose<\/strong> <strong>of a project&#8217;s list<\/strong> is to remind you of your intentions and to enable you to evaluate during your <a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/the-adhd-adults-guide-to-the-weekly-review\/\">Weekly Review<\/a> whether you are making progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go ahead get it out of your head now. You can choose any <a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/it-doesnt-matter-where-you-keep-your-task-list\/\">type of container for your list<\/a>, really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a heads up, though. You likely have more ideas than you can possibly execute on. So, if you don\u2019t have the bandwidth to work on an idea right now, but don\u2019t want to forget it, put it on your Maybe\/ Someday List for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 2 \u2013&nbsp; Identify At Least One Next Action Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to <strong>identify upfront at least one specific next action<\/strong> for each project. Doing so will give you the <strong>clarity <\/strong>you need to <strong>take action on the project when you have time<\/strong>, rather than glossing over it because of you are not sure what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because, if your current task list looks like Kai&#8217;s original list below, you may get stuck because of your uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>plan conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get a bike for Timmy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fix fence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get contract for XYZ Corp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>plan vacation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When<strong> Kai identified the next action<\/strong> associated with each project it was <strong>easier<\/strong> for him to <strong>move it along<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>plan conference \u2013 email Mark to confirm dates of conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get a bike \u2013 take Timmy to local bike shop to decide what size bike he needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fix fence \u2013 email Sue to get name and contact information for company she recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get contract for XYZ Corp \u2013 review old contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>plan vacation \u2013 find out kid\u2019s school vacation dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at your list. Do you know exactly what you need to do next for each of your projects?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 3 &#8211; Review Weekly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>time<\/strong> to <strong>review<\/strong> your list of projects and <strong>identify<\/strong> next actions is during your Weekly Review, which you can learn more about by checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/the-adhd-adults-guide-to-the-weekly-review\/\">The ADHD Adult\u2019s Guide To The Weekly Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is definitely one of the critical habits you need to make sure you are moving forward on what is important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 4 &#8211; Schedule Time To Do Your Most Important Tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have important tasks you are avoiding or maybe just need your focused time and effort and can&#8217;t be done on the fly, during your Weekly Review <strong>schedule time in your calendar<\/strong> to do these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,<strong> Kai decided to <\/strong>schedule time in his calendar to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>take Timmy to the bike shop Saturday morning at 10:00 am.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>review the old contract for XYZ Corp Tuesday 9:00 -10:00 am and Thursday 2:00 &#8211; 3:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He knew, if he didn\u2019t schedule time to do both of these, they would not get done because he didn&#8217;t really want to deal with the contracts for XYZ Corp and every time he said he would go to the bike shop something else came up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, as you know, the trick is then to honor the commitments you put on your calendar. J<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 5 &nbsp;&#8211; Decide What You Must Get Done Each Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the commitments on your calendar decide on the <strong>top 2-3 tasks<\/strong> you must get done <strong>each day<\/strong>. This will help you to both <strong>focus your attention<\/strong> on what is really important and <strong>resist the temptation<\/strong> to just start on the first thing that comes to mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, there will be interruptions and you will likely need to do a lot more than just your <strong>top 2-3 tasks<\/strong> each day. But identifying these will <strong>guide<\/strong> <strong>you<\/strong> throughout the day. Just make sure to write them down in a place you will see them so you will not forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kai decided on Tuesday that he definitely needed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>plan conference \u2013 email Mark to confirm dates of conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fix fence \u2013 email Sue to get name and contact information for company she recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>plan vacation \u2013 find out kid\u2019s school vacation dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He knew he just couldn&#8217;t wait any longer to get started on the conference and vacation plans! And, if Spot got out one more time because of the hole in the fence&#8230; Well, he just didn&#8217;t want to think about what might happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 6 \u2013 Use The 4 Criteria Model To Decide What You Can Do In The Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The question a lot of people struggle with is, &#8220;When do I do tasks that are important, but <strong>not on my calendar<\/strong>?!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also have a hard time answering this question&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while getting these tasks done are necessary to move your important projects along, they may sometimes stay on your list because they have <strong>no immediate deadline and just don\u2019t seem urgent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a <strong>list of specific next actions<\/strong> you can use David Allen\u2019s Four Criteria Model to <strong>decide where to direct your time and energy<\/strong> in any given moment, as Kai does in the example below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Context<\/strong> \u2013 What tasks could I do right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I am meeting Tia for lunch, and she just called to tell me that she will be 15 minutes late getting to the restaurant. While I&#8217;m waiting I can email Mark to confirm conference date and Sue to get contact info for the company today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time Available<\/strong> \u2013 How much time do I have available?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I have enough time to email Sue now and maybe Mark.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy Available <\/strong>\u2013 Do I have the capacity to do this right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>These are simple and quick emails. So, even though I am beat, I can send these.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priority<\/strong> \u2013 Is this an important task to do right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I need to get started on the conference, for sure, and the fence needs to be fixed before Spot digs another hole and gets out again. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you still have to use your own best judgment, using the above questions can help you decide which tasks to tackle when you have time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 7 &#8211; Review Your Intentions Throughout The Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And at the end of the day do you sometimes wonder, \u201cWhat happened?! I had a plan&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an Adult with ADHD you know the wheels can still easily come off even the best of your plans, leaving you frustrated at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True, sometimes you may have to renegotiate with yourself once you set a plan. Things will come up, and you will need to change your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you want to be <strong>intentional about the choices<\/strong> you make throughout the day, ask yourself the questions below suggested by Wes Crenshaw, author of \u201cI Always Want To Be Where I\u2019m Not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What am I doing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do I mean to be doing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why does it matter?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get in the habit start by asking yourself these questions at the <strong>start of your day<\/strong>, <strong>around lunch<\/strong> time and <strong>late afternoon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How ADHD Adults Can Prioritize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t do all of the above. At least not right now. So, <strong>choose one<\/strong> of the above strategies <strong>to try<\/strong> this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, check out Dr. Ed Hallowell\u2019s article, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2005\/01\/overloaded-circuits-why-smart-people-underperform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overloaded Circuits: Why Smart People Underperform<\/a> for more tips on how ADHD Adults can prioritize.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wonder how ADHD adults can prioritize when it seems so hard right now? Maybe you\u2019re just trying to get through the day. And it seems like you\u2019re often in a reactive mode. Sure, you\u2019ll want to adopt the skills, strategies and habits you need to get a better handle on your day-to-day tasks But I bet you don\u2019t want to wait until you have everything under control before you act on your longer-term goals, right? Below are strategies you can use to work toward your big vision now. 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