When you have ADHD, getting things done can be a struggle. Keeping focused, maintaining motivation and avoiding distractions can all interfere with your productivity. Here are some tips to help you get organized, stay on task and get those important projects checked off your to-do list.
You have ADHD and your life seems chaotic and disorganized. You want to add more structure to your daily activities. You need to approach it carefully. Making changes that are too big or complicated, or tackling too much at one time generally won’t work. If you add structure in small steps, you won’t always get it 100 percent right, but you’ll probably be better off than you were before. We offer tips to help you create a daily routine that will give your life structure without being burdensome.
Research indicates that college students with ADHD have a greater chance of failing and having to retake classes, getting lower grade point averages, and leaving college without graduating than students without ADHD. Despite the challenges, there are strategies that can help make the transition to college from high school easier and more successful.
When you have ADHD or other executive functioning challenges, you may feel restless, impulsive and have difficulty paying attention. That can make managing your time much harder. There are skills you can learn to help overcome these challenges and be more productive with your time.
Sometimes it’s not about doing something differently. It’s figuring out how to make the ride less stressful for yourself – and the people around you. What do you think would happen if you looked at an ADHD “bad habit” and see where it’s also a strength in your life? What would change for you?
Dear Edge Coach, My 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last fall. One of her challenges is getting to school on time. When she is late, she is late between 1 and 5 minutes. Do I have legal … Read More