Ok, well, don’t ditch you task list entirely. But creating a task list for ADHD adults is, well, tricky. You definitely need a way to see and manage your tasks. Because, when you are using it the right way, your list can help you do what is important to you. And, of course, that’s what you want. But, if your list isn’t optimized, it may be hindering your productivity. Ready to figure out how… Continue reading…
How ADHD Adults Avoid These 4 Mistakes and Execute Better
When you are having a hard time starting and following through on a task it is possible you have not clearly defined the task and/or the outcome you are seeking. So, because of your uncertainty you may: avoid the tasks altogether and never start — procrastinate. start and stop multiple times. after working on it for a bit, eventually throw your hands up in frustration. pull something together at the last minute Below are… Continue reading…
How ADHD Adults Decide What Is Essential
If you are like many Adults with ADHD, you probably like to dabble in a lot of different activities. It’s fun, stimulating and keeps you busy… And the thought of just focusing on a few areas might elicit, “What?! I could never do that. I need to keep busy. I would get sooo bored…” Don’t worry. I am not going to ask you to give up all your interests. That is just… Continue reading…
ADHD and Using the Urgent – Important Matrix
Do you find it hard deciding where to direct your time and energy each day? Maybe when you look at everything on your runway, GTD lingo for all of your discrete tasks(emails, phone calls, next actions on your projects, etc.) you get overwhelmed or confused trying to decide what to do. So, you may do what feels the most urgent or interesting. But not necessarily what is most important. The Urgent – Important Matrix… Continue reading…
Random Musings, May 27th – ADHD Tips and Tools
If you have looked around my site you will find many substantive articles. You won’t find that on days I post “Random Musings.” Just tips and links to content and tools I think might interest you. Something you can put in action right away, if you choose. If they sound interesting, I hope you will check them out. The Time Timer… Time can certainly be elusive for adults with ADHD; our time sense is… Continue reading…
ADHD and Three Critical Habits For Better Productivity
A reader, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, shared with me that he is an avid fan of David Allen’s Getting Things Done. As you may know so am I. But I also know that, for many adults with ADHD, building the habits necessary to implement GTD or any other workflow system can be a challenge. With support, time and effort you can create a workflow system that will work with your ADHD, if… Continue reading…
ADHD, Email and Saving Time
It may seem that email is an efficient way to communicate. Or is it? How much energy and time do you expend writing, responding to and thinking about your email? Alot, right? For many adults with ADHD, the constant barrage of email can be overwhelming. Having a system for processing your inbox is the first step to reducing this sense of overwhelm. The second step to minimizing the overwhelm you may be feeling… Continue reading…
ADHD and Using A Task Manager
What does your To Do List look like? Is it those scribbled notes that you have lying around that are supposed to remind you to call Bob, email Sue, pick up the milk, etc.? But what happens when you leave: the piece of paper with “milk” written on it still on the counter? the sticky with “call Bob” stuck safely on your monitor at work… and you are working at home? the reminder to… Continue reading…
ADHD and Procrastination: Steps To Move Forward
Everyone procrastinates! But, as an adult with ADHD, your ADHD symptoms may exacerbate your tendency to procrastinate. When talking with clients about procrastination I often hear some variation of, “But everyone can do it! I should be able to do this!” Shaming yourself is never a good strategy to motivate yourself into taking action. Has it ever worked for you? In fact, I bet you are more likely to procrastinate when you heap a… Continue reading…
ADHD and Calendars – What Is Your Plan?
For adults with ADHD having and using a calendar consistently is critical to being able to follow through on commitments to yourself and others. You knew that already. But are you using it as effectively as you could? When you use your calendar most effectively you will be confident that: you have captured all of your time sensitive, must do items and associated information. “most days” your calendar is a realistic reflection of what… Continue reading…