![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-an-adhd-coach-and-theres-three-time-management-tips-i-swear-by-every-day/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/0_Young-asian-woman-employee-work-from-home-using-computer-notebook-videocall-meeting-conference-angry.jpg&description=An ADHD coach has shared the ways that she manages her workload effectively day to day - explaining that 'interest, adrenaline, and novelty' need to be maintained Managing time can be a tricky task for everyone, but with ADHD, it becomes even harder. If you have ADHD, you might feel as though you've tried every time management hack in the book - but sometimes nothing sticks as your brain struggles to process anything past the here and now, making organising for the future really tough. In a bid to help others struggling, ADHD coach Leanne Maskell has shared some ways to manage time more efficiently, reassuring people that it isn't their fault and that it's just about learning what works best for you personally. Her advice is geared to those with ADHD in particular and she urges those with the condition to focus on these tips rather than hacks that are aimed at neurotypical people. Leanne told the Huffington Post that those with ADHD have an "interest-based nervous system" which means "interest, adrenaline, and novelty" are what keep people interested. You need to understand what interests you the most to "incorporate gamification" into your life, so you're able to stay engaged and productive when completing tasks, rather than procrastinating, according to the pro. She suggests "hacking your days" by doing something you don't want to do first thing in the morning, as tackling the 'scary' thing head on will help you hold yourself accountable, so the rest of the day's tasks don't feel as bad in comparison. The coach also shared that people with ADHD's brains are constantly seeking "dopamine and stimulation", so it's a good idea to turn long-term projects into short goals by "incorporating artificial deadlines and accountability" as it becomes easier to work with short-term goals. She likened it to little sprints, rather than a marathon. She added that if you're starting a new project at work, it can be important to ask for a "briefing document" so you can better unders){kind=link}
An ADHD coach has shared the ways that she manages her workload effectively day to day – explaining that ‘interest, adrenaline, and novelty’ need to be maintained
Managing time can be a tricky task for everyone, but with ADHD, it becomes even harder. If you have ADHD, you might feel as though you’ve tried every time management hack in the book – but sometimes nothing sticks as your brain struggles to process anything past the here and now, making organising for the future really tough.
In a bid to help others struggling, ADHD coach Leanne Maskell has shared some ways to manage time more efficiently, reassuring people that it isn’t their fault and that it’s just about learning what works best for you personally. Her advice is geared to those with ADHD in particular and she urges those with the condition to focus on these tips rather than hacks that are aimed at neurotypical people.
Leanne told the Huffington Post that those with ADHD have an “interest-based nervous system” which means “interest, adrenaline, and novelty” are what keep people interested. You need to understand what interests you the most to “incorporate gamification” into your life, so you’re able to stay engaged and productive when completing tasks, rather than procrastinating, according to the pro.
She suggests “hacking your days” by doing something you don’t want to do first thing in the morning, as tackling the ‘scary’ thing head on will help you hold yourself accountable, so the rest of the day’s tasks don’t feel as bad in comparison.