Caitlin Mallery

The ability to organize tasks and accomplish goals requires skills in time management and self-discipline. All humans need to learn and develop these skills. For those adults with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), there is a longer learning curve. Having a larger bag of tricks to rely on may help you work with your natural tendencies rather than against them. Environmental hacks for adults with ADHD The environment you work in can be a primary culprit for distracting you from the work you want to get done. Ask yourself what the biggest distractions are. Is it other people? Do certain smells or sounds keep distracting you? Are other tasks in your line of sight that then distract you from focusing? If you have a project that requires you to stay on task, consider a few ideas: Work away from other people. Use noise-canceling headphones. Try listening to white or brown noise. Clear away other projects from your sight. Light a candle with a pleasant scent. Phone pros and cons for adult ADHD There is no denying that phones are a major source of distraction. From email to phone calls, to the siren call of social media, your phone can easily pull you away from the tasks to which you are supposed to be paying attention. Your phone does have some helpful tools as well. Setting timers or alarms for different tasks can help both stay on task or get things done that you would otherwise forget. You can set reminders for things that slip your mind. Inside settings you can set time limits on different apps, making going on social media more challenging. You can also put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” when you need to hyperfocus on a project. You can also use your phone’s camera as a [...]