For those of you like me who have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult!

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Believe it or not, it can feel like food poisoning.

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What Adult ADHD Feels Like

I think it's important for people to be aware of learn about this condition (as well as other conditions too) to help stop stigmatization!

ADHD Awareness Month

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Create space-Ask what you need on a daily basis,and find storage bins or closets for things you don’t.Designate specific areas for things.Throw away things you don’t need.Use a calendar,plannerEffective use of a day planner on your smartphone can help you remember appointments and deadlines.With electronic calendars,you can also set up automated remindersUse lists.Make use of lists and notes to keep track of regularly scheduled tasks,deadlines,appointments.If you use a daily planner,keep all lists and notes inside it.Deal with it now-If a task can be done in two minutes or less, do it on spot.

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Use timers. Allot yourself limited time for each task and use a timer to alert when your time is up. For longer tasks, set an alarm to go off at regular intervals to keep you aware of how much time is going by.Plan to be early. Write down appointments for fifteen minutes earlier than they really are. Make sure you have everything you need ahead of time so you’re not frantically looking for your keys or phone when it’s time to go.Take things one at a time. Break down large projects into smaller, manageable steps.Stay on task. Avoid getting sidetracked by sticking to your schedule

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Impulsiveness leads to agreeing tomany projects at work.A jam-packed schedule can leave you feeling overwhelmed and affect quality of work.Saying no improves ability to accomplish tasks and live healthier lifestyle.Check schedule first before agreeing to something new.Set daily time for organizationMess is distracting,set aside time to clear desk and organize paperwork.Use colors and lists.Color-coding can be useful. Manage forgetfulness by writing everything down.Save ideas for later.All those concepts,thoughts that keep popping into head and distractyou?Jot them down for later consideration.

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Get it in writing. If you’re attending a meeting,that requires close attention, ask for an advance copy of the relevant materials,such lecture outline.Use the written notes to guide your active listening and note taking.Writing as you listen will help you stay focusedMove around. To prevent restlessness and fidgeting,move around—at the appropriate times in the right places.try squeezing a stress ball during a meeting,Or taking a walk or even jumping up and down can help you pay attention later onExercise on a daily basis. Choose something vigorous and fun that you can stick with.

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<ul><li>Avoid caffeine late</li><li>Exercise regularlynot within an hour of bedtime</li><li>Create a bedtimeroutine,like taking a hot shower just before bed</li><li>Stick to a regular sleep-wake schedule</li></ul>Stress relief by exercising outdoors,ADHD people often benefit from sunshine and green surroundings,small meals throughout day,Avoidsugar and junk food,Fiber-rich whole grains each day.Regular mindfulness meditation can help you to better resist distractions, improve your focus, and provide more control over your emotions.The key is to then draw on these mindfulness techniques during your daily life to keep you on track.

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Learn how to deal with the symptoms of adult ADHD, focus better at work, get organized, and improve your money and time management.

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Tips for Managing Adult ADHD - HelpGuide.org

Many people try to find the perfect productivity system, hoping that it will help them better manage their work and mental health. However, there is no universal productivity system. For example, a remote worker may need a different approach to someone commuting to work. Everyone should intentionally design a system based on their needs by using existing systems and adding personal touches.

Choosing a productivity system

GTD was created by David Allen and is about taking your ideas, tasks and to-dos and organise them into manageable tasks. How to deal with tasks:<ul><li>Write down anything that's on your mind, like a brain dump.</li><li>Break it down into smaller, manageable steps.</li><li>Organise your tasks based on priority.</li><li>Reflect and refine your task.</li><li>Do the tasks.</li></ul>

Getting Things Done (GTD)

Leo Babauta created ZTD. It focuses on one habit at a time but with more structure and simplicity. It's based on several habits which you can incorporate in any order, including collect, process, plan, do, organise, review, and simplify.

Zen to Done system (ZTD)

This method is useful for people who get easily distracted. With the Pomodoro method, you split your work sessions into 25- minutes, followed by a 5-minute break. Most people use a timer for this productivity technique.

The Pomodoro Technique

Time blocking helps to set aside chunks of time for specific goals. It can be used with other productivity systems. To use it, just block off time in your existing calendar.

Time Blocking Technique

Sometimes, we are unsure how to handle a lengthy task list. The Eisenhower Matrix help you prioritise your tasks based on the following:<ul><li>Urgent and Important tasks. Do the task now.</li><li>Important but not urgent tasks. Schedule when you must do it. </li><li>Urgent but not important tasks. Delegate these tasks.</li><li>Neither urgent nor important. Delete these tasks.</li></ul>

The Eisenhower Matrix

In the Moscow Method, you list all your tasks, then categorise them as follows:<ul><li>Must. These tasks are not negotiable and must be done today.</li><li>Should. These tasks are important but can wait for later.</li><li>Could. These tasks are not urgent and can be done when you don't feel very productive.</li><li>Won't. These tasks must be deleted from your to-do list.</li></ul>

The Moscow Method

Projects can be managed with a Kanban board. Make three columns, To Do, Doing, and Done. Then split your tasks between them. <ul><li>To Do. Writing your tasks in this column makes them visible.</li><li>Doing. Limit your work in progress to three items.</li><li>Do﻿ne. Write your completed tasks in this column for reviewing and improving the process.</li></ul>

The Kanban Method

This method was popularised by Jerry Seinfeld, who would write a joke every day. This method is about marking an X in your calendar over each day that you achieved your goal. This method works well to create new habits.

Don't Break the Chain

Go through the list of tasks and ask yourself: <ul><li>Are these tasks collaborative or solo? The answer will impact how much freedom you have when building your productivity system.</li><li>Differentiate between short and long-term goals as some productivity methods are better suited to one type of goal.</li><li>Consider if the tasks are structured or unstructured. It will influence which type of system to use.</li></ul>

Auditing your tasks

<ul><li>It's sustainable. How do you feel after a day using the system? The system should help you, not burden you.</li><li>It works for short-term and long-term goals. Your productivity system is a toolbox that should contain tools that work for both timelines.</li><li>It works for structured and unstructured work.</li><li>It helps to manage your mental health, taking breaks and time away into account.</li><li>It makes space for regular reviews where you can reflect on work done and tweak your processes.</li></ul>

Characteristics of the ideal productivity system

Let’s cut to the chase: there is no universally perfect productivity system. Instead of wasting time trying to copy-and-paste a system from a self-help book, everyone should intentionally design a system that works for them.

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Is there a perfect productivity system?

To-do lists help us to keep track and manage our focus. But equally important is a no-to-do list. It is a way to identify useless tasks, inefficient processes, bad habits, and time-consuming products, then making a point to avoid them.
Generally, your not-to-do list contains anything emotionally draining, out of your control, bad for your health or relationships, or has little value.

The not-to-do list is powerful

Time Management

Making a not-to-do list is a personal experience, and everyone's list will look different. Here are some ideas to help you get started.Do not:<ul><li>Continually check your emails. Instead, batch your emails.</li><li>Eat lunch at your desk. Instead, go for a walk, or talk to colleagues.</li><li>Attend useless meetings.</li><li>Abuse time blocking. It can disrupt spontaneous creativity.</li><li>Spend too much time on social media.</li><li>Drink coffee late in the afternoon.</li><li>Try to please everyone. Learn to say no.</li></ul>