To learn more about overcoming procrastination with ADHD, join me on May 31, 2011 for a free teleclass titled “Procrastination and ADD / ADHD: Strategies for the Real World“.
I will help you identify how procrastination affects you and learn how to develop strategies and an action plan to overcome procrastination in your life. Register at www.addclasses.com.
Recently, as I was preparing for my procrastination discussion with Tara McGuillicudy on ADHD Support Talk Radio I asked my Twitter followers for input. The first theme that arose was prioritization which tends to be difficult for someone with ADHD. When someone has trouble prioritizing, it can lead to procrastination simply because you don’t know where to start.
While prioritizing can be difficult for someone with ADHD, it is a skill that can absolutely be developed. Stop reading for a moment while you get a piece of paper and a pen. Don’t wait until later (don’t procrastinate!)
Make three columns on your paper and label the columns, “Task”, “Must?” and “When?” In the task column write down everything you can think of that is currently on your To Do list. Don’t worry about the other two columns for now. I recommend just writing out the list to avoid getting stuck on the actual priorities at this point.
Do you dislike the idea of writing a list? If you prefer another method, try using sticky notes and putting them up on a wall. The movement can be helpful and you can move your tasks around as needed.
After your list is done, go back and answer the question, “Is this something I must do?” and answer yes or no. Next, for the items that must be done answer the question, “When must this be complete?” After you have done this, look at your must dos that are due in the next few days. These are most likely your top priority and need to be tackled first.
Now, write down your top priorities in your planner on the day that you plan to complete the task. What?!? No planner? Be sure to get my guide to choosing the right planner before starting your shopping.
Now that you have your prioritized list, we have broken down one barrier to procrastination! Congratulations!
To learn more about overcoming procrastination with ADHD, join me on May 31, 2011 for a free teleclass titled “Procrastination and ADD / ADHD: Strategies for the Real World“. I will help you identify how procrastination affects you and learn how to develop strategies and an action plan to overcome procrastination in your life.
Have you been wondering whether coaching with My Attention Coach might be a good fit for you? This is really a question best answered with a consultation. To give you an idea if it would be a good fit, answer the questions below. Then contact me to schedule your consultation and make your decision.
As I mentioned above, these questions can give you an idea of whether coaching is right for you. If you answered YES to all of them, there is a great chance that you are ready! If not, let’s talk about it and see whether coaching might be right for you.
To your success,
Laura Rolands, MILR
Is it a challenge for you to get your kids to listen to you? Do you wish you could listen better yourself? Head over to Families with Purpose and read my post, Listen to Me! for strategies. I would love your feedback here or over at Families with Purpose.
What resolutions did you set at the beginning of 2011? Which of those resolutions are related to your ADHD? As you know, I prefer the concept of goals to resolutions. Clear goals that use the SMART acronym can do more to move you to your successful vision than resolutions that are so easy to declare on New Years Day.
Two months of the year have passed and it is now time to Get Focused on your ADHD goals. Whether it is getting organized, staying focused, starting a new project or something else that I have not contemplated, you owe it to yourself to get focused.
To start, take some time today to make sure your goal is SMART.
Next, focus on your action steps. What is ONE step you can take today towards that goal? Remember, it all starts with ONE step. Share it here!
