Of course, everyone has challenges at work. However, as an adult with ADHD, you may have greater struggles than your colleagues with issues, like: details and instructions communication follow-through getting places on time stopping and starting tasks There are steps I have outlined below that you can take to address these challenges and create a better work environment for yourself. To cover the widest range of applicable topics, this article is a mix of… Continue reading…
Are You Being Productive or Just Working?
Sometimes I find myself sitting at my desk with no particular objective in mind. It is what I call, Seat Time O’Rama. You know. It is when you are just kinda hanging out because you feel you should be working, but you are not really getting anything done. When I catch myself, I stop, try to figure out what I need in the moment and change course, so that I am not wasting more… Continue reading…
What is “ADD-Like” Behavior?
An old friend recently presented me with a “business proposal” (see below). I decided, with his permission, to respond in a public forum because I think others will be interested in this discussion. …your references to ADD (while it’s your specialty) appear to be targeted at those already diagnosed. What about those cases undiagnosed, or activities in the workplace that could lead to ADD-like behaviors. I’m writing because i think there might be an opportunity… Continue reading…
ADD – AD/HD: Trying Harder Can Be A Recipe for Trouble!
Today is one of those days when trying harder just seems to make things worse. I spent most of the morning trying harder, to no avail. My laptop crashed this morning. I was really upset, as I imagine many of you might be, too. I wanted a quick fix, which was just not going to happen, of course. As I got more and more wound up, I realized what I needed to do. I needed… Continue reading…
ADD – AD/HD and Work: Should I disclose
I was at a meeting where the discussion turned to whether or not people with AD/HD should disclose to people at work that they have AD/HD. I came away thinking that, well, it depends. Sorry, but this is an area that does not lend itself to easy answers. Using the following will help you, as you consider your options. You do have a choice. Deciding whether to disclose: I may want to disclose because: I… Continue reading…
ADD – ADHD: A Gift or A Disability?
Is ADHD a gift or a disability? This question has been the topic of many discussions in the ADHD community. Before I address this question, in typical ADHD fashion, I want to address a related question that I find more interesting. What feelings and actions follow when you have you have the thoughts: ADHD is a disability or ADHD is a gift? If you are empowered to meet the challenges of having ADHD by either… Continue reading…
Should I Disclose That I Have ADHD To My Employer?
In my last blog entry I wrote about making the decision of whether to disclose to your boss and/or colleagues that you have ADHD. In this article, I am looking at an alternative to disclosing. Of course, you may apply these suggestions to disclosing to anyone, such as teachers/professors, friends and extended family members. Rather than disclosing, you may be able to have a conversation in order to accomplish any or all of the following… Continue reading…
ADHD and Managing Interruptions
On many occasions, my clients ask me how to manage interruptions when they are trying to do work, either in a home office or in a work place. As staying on task for adults with ADHD is often challenging, having outside interruptions can prove to be “the straw that breaks the camel’s back.” There are strategies to handle this, though. Making A Choice Does it seem rude to you not to talk to someone… Continue reading…
Planning and Commitment – The ADHD Way
“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” ~Peter Drucker Planning as a means of making a commitment, especially for those with ADHD, is key to execution and completion. Yet, you may say: “Planning stifles my creativity.” or “The only way I can get something done is if I do it at the last minute; that is just the way I work.” If this is you, ask yourself the following… Continue reading…