(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…. Continue reading…
Part 1 – Why ADHD Adults Need to Stop Focusing on Time Management
(originally published August 22, 2014, updated November 13, 2020) Do your days often seem like a struggle with time — feeling the stress of falling behind, wanting more hours in the day, experiencing the overwhelm of the minutes ticking by? Even on those days when you start with a plan. And then, when you don’t feel you accomplished enough, do you work long past the time you wanted to stop? And at the end… Continue reading…
Are You Ready to Change How You Think About Your ADHD?
What might be holding you back from achieving what you want right now is your frustration about your ADHD challenges. If it is, your thinking might be something along the lines of, “This isn’t fair! I shouldn’t have to deal with this!” So, maybe you neither accept what is or effectively work toward making a change. Rather, you stay stuck in this mindset, wanting things to be different than they are, but unable to move… Continue reading…
How to Fix These 5 Common ADHD Time Management Mistakes
I know you likely make some of the ADHD time management mistakes below. Do any of the following phrases sound like ones you’ve used recently? “I’m sorry I’m late. I lost track of time…” “The time just disappeared… I’m not sure what happened. It’s really frustrating!” “Oh no, I should have left already! I’m going to be late.” “I can’t believe I spent all day working on that!” “I have no idea 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…
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…
Creating A Work Environment That Works With Your ADHD – Part III
Yes, everyone has challenges at work. But, as an Adult with ADHD, some of your challenges are more acute because of your ADHD. You knew that… This series of articles will help you be more aware of those challenges, as well as the workarounds. In Part I I shared strategies for deciding which tasks become part of your work. And in Part II I began the exploration of common workplace challenges for Adults with ADHD…. Continue reading…
Managing Your ADHD With The Right Tool
I am sure you have considered many different types of tools available to help you work with your ADHD. And you may have a difficult time deciding which of the many options to explore and eventually try and which to ignore or at least table. You may even find yourself attracted to the novelty of new technologies, new systems, new strategies… the next “shiny penny.” As an adult with ADHD this may feed your… 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 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…