Simple Project Management

Do you get overwhelmed by projects?   Is it difficult to get started?   This can happen to anyone whether you have ADHD or not although ADHD can make it even more difficult.  I recently had an experience like this when integrating my website and blog.   I read a great book by Sandra De Freitas (see www.techcoachforcoaches.com) that gave me all the information I needed, yet I was still unsure of the first step to take.  I was also getting stressed.  I kept thinking that it should be simple, yet it did not seem simple at all.

Then it dawned on me.   This was a project and I needed to manage it as such!  Of course not all projects are this simple, but these principles can be applied to many school, work and home projects.

First, I started by listing everything I needed to do in the transition.   I did this over a couple days to ensure I did not leave anything off the list.

Second, I decided the order in which the tasks needed to be done.   I adjusted the order later, but it really helped to prioritize from the beginning. 

Third, I put a date next to each task and commit to a start date.  One task each day.   This revelation is what made my project easy to start.  Most items took me 5-10 minutes each day and two weeks after starting, I have a new site and am adding features through the beginning of next week.

What project do you need to start?  Let us know here and keep us updated on your progress!  Good luck!

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Updated Website

Welcome to our new integrated website and blog…. the correct name is a blogsite!  Take a look around and let us know what you think.  As always, contact us if you have any questions about ADHD or Attention Coaching.

Thanks for your interest in LSR Coaching and Consulting, LLC!

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Time Management – Overcome Your Challenges

Have you read the other posts on time management?  Are you wondering how to make it all work for you?  Whether you hire an attention/ADHD coach or plan to hold your self accountable, I recommend a simple process to reach your time management goals.

 

First, identify the challenges that cause you the most trouble with time management.  Are you late to meetings, unprepared when you get there or working too late?  I could go on for pages.  What matters most is defining YOUR challenges.

 

Second, set one goal as a starting point.  Be specific and make the goal measurable.  For example, a goal might be “Consistently get to meetings ready and on time by August 7th.”

 

Third, develop an action plan.  What small steps can you take to get started?  What tips can you implement from my other posts on time management?  Build in rewards for yourself to stay motivated.

 

Fourth, take action.  While this may seem the most simple, getting started is often the most difficult step.  Especially if you have ADHD and have trouble initiating tasks, you need to be firm with yourself on this one.  Pick a day that you will start and give yourself a reward for starting. Remember that it typically takes at least 21 days to develop a habit.  Give yourself enough time.

 

Fifth, measure your success.  Do this in a way that works for you.  Keep a journal, a chart and/or discuss your successes with a friend.  It is important to keep perspective on what you are doing.  Hold yourself accountable.  Consider hiring a coach to keep you on track.

 

Sixth, keep going and develop new goals.  Maybe you have gotten to all of your meetings in one week on time and prepared.  Make your next goal to maintain that success for the next two months.  Or maybe you are ready to tackle that big project at work now.  Plan your actions and get started.

 

What are you going to do to improve your time management skills?  Who can help you stay accountable to your plan?  Still have questions?  Leave a comment to let us know!


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  • Are you interested in being coached for your ADHD, time management or other attention-related challenges? 
  • Do you need to refocus and manage time better?
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Overcome these and other challenges with attention and ADHD coaching from Laura Rolands.  Purchase a coaching package from LSR Coaching and Consulting, LLC by July 15, 2009 to receive the following discounts:

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Time Management Part 3 – Accomplish More!

How are you doing with electronic overload?  Have you implemented any new tips from the last blog post?  Let us know about your progress!

 

How do you plan your time?

Whether you have ADHD or not, you might have trouble accurately estimating how much time it takes to complete your tasks.  This causes problems with your planning because you try to accomplish too much in one day and get frustrated if you cannot finish everything.  Sound familiar?  Don’t give up on the planning concept!  

 

Here is something you can do to help yourself.

  1.  Commit to planning for at least a week.
  2. When planning, add a column for “Planned Time” and “Actual Time”.
  3. Each day, write down how much time you think each activity will take under “Planned Time”.
  4. After you work on each task, write down how much time you actually spent under “Actual Time”.
  5. At the end of the week, review your data and adjust your planning the following week.

 

Even if you only do this for one week, it will give you a more realistic perspective on what you can accomplish in any given day.  Being more realistic will help you commit to plan and, in the end, accomplish more!  

 

Let me know how it goes!  Best of luck to you.


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