Five (5) ADHD / ADD Self-Esteem Maintenance Tips During The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s always a good time to take care of maintaining one’s self-esteem, but during the COVID-19 pandemic when stress levels are so high and lack of structure is making things so difficult, it is even more important now. The Coronavirus outbreak has exposed weaknesses in many people’s ADHD / ADD management systems. When people are experiencing difficulties with keeping things together or even handling some of the basic tasks of adulting, it can take a toll on your self-esteem. Everyone has had to adjust to the new life in the time of COVID 19 and figuring out how to operate around the chaos of the Coronavirus. The adjustments and the struggles look different for everyone with or without ADHD / ADD adding to the demands. Go easy on yourself. Surround yourself with doers, and do not compare yourself to others. Everyone is figuring it out as they go along. We are indeed in this together.
Five (5) Tips To Maximize Your ADHD / ADD Superpowers In The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
We often hear talk of the difficulties of living with ADHD / ADD, but there are some positives that may not always make it into the conversation. Qualities such as hyperfocus, the ability to see things from unexpected view points, high levels of creativity are just a few of those. Many of the world’s most including billionares, Ingvar Kamprad (IKEA), Charles Schwab (Charles Schwab) and Sir Richard Branson (Virgin Corp) have all shared how they have adjusted to in order to thrive with ADHD. Maybe not every person with ADHD / ADD will be a billionaire, but there are many people whose success stores tells you that ADHD / ADD is not a limitation on your success. In addition to ADHD diagnosis, the other common thread is that these peopel take steps to adjust life and success to fit within their ADHD and you can too.
Five (5) Tips For Teaching Your Child With ADD/ ADHD During The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
Teaching children has its challenges. Teaching Children with ADHD / ADD has its challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is putting both of them together for parents to learn to do both at once. This is a unique challenge and opportunity for parents to help make learning more exciting and more personal for their children that can last beyond the Coronavirus outbreak. One of the most important things for new parent teachers to remember is that children are not small adults, and you have a better chance of keeping their attention when you allow them time to be children and take breaks when they need it. When the COVID-19 pandemic is a thing of the past and people no longer remember what the Coronavirus was, you and your child will still have the memories you make in this time. Children with ADHD / ADD experience many difficulties with learning in the school setting. This is a chance for you to give them more positive memories of learning.
Five (5) Characteristics For Your ADHD / ADD Calendar In The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to have to create their own schedule for the first time. Having a calendar that works for you is essential for managa=ing ADHD /ADD even when you don’t have the added stress of Coronavirus lockdown. When creating a schedule be sure to keep it simple. Your calendar must be something that works for you, otherwise you will not use it.
Five (5) Scheduling Tips For Managing ADHD / ADD During The Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic sends many people to work and learn from home, many people with ADHD / ADD are having to create a personalized schedule for the first time.Taking steps such as figuring out your most effective times to work can help assure your productivity. bWhile the Coronavirus has changed the way many things are done, it has not removed the responsibilities such as work and school. In order to thrive in the pandemic imposed unstructured free flowing work from home and home schooling situations that face our society, it’s important to implement some level of personal organization because ADHD / ADD requires that..
Five (5) Important Reminders For Managing ADHD / ADD During A Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing major disruptions in everyday life and the precautions needed to curb the spread of the Coronavirus is impacting the ability to maintain the systems used to manage ADHD / ADD. While there are many changes that individuals don’t control, there are steps that you can take to ensure that you are not completely thrown off your path while we work our way out of this pandemic. Instead of abandoning your ADHD / ADD management systems completely, it is more effective to make adjustments as they become needed. During this time of social distancing maintaining some level of structure is difficult, but it is important to keep as much of your routine as possible. This way, when the Coronavirus is gone and the world returns to normal life, you will not need to start over. ADD / ADHD symptoms can be managed with a plan, but if you allow circumstances to cause you to neglect your plan the behaviors that you have worked hard to manage will return. After this pandemic there will be an elevated stress level as everyone attempts to return to normal. This will be a time you need your system working for you, not when you want to be relearning the system. To prevent the back sliding, keep up with you SPOS as much as possible.
Five (5) Things People In Your Life Should Know About Working With Adult ADHD /ADD
It’s important for you to know how to work with your Adult ADHD / ADD but it it also important for others around you to know this as well. As the expert on you, then the responsibility falls on you to make sure that you let them know the best ways to work with your ADHD / ADD
Five (5) ADHD /ADD Holiday Self-Care Tips
Managing ADHD / ADD during the holidays adds new sets of challenges, as the holidays bring new commitments that need to be added to your carefully crafted Schedule Plan Organization System. The free flow of holiday festivities don’t have to be in contrast with the structure needed to manage your ADD / ADHD. With some deliberate planning you can find ways fit the holidays into your existing structure so that you can enjoy the season without undoing the work you have been doing through the year. These self-care tips can help with that.
Five (5) Tips For Helping People With ADHD / ADD Make Changes
People with ADD or ADHD work very hard to make behavior changes that can help them thrive. Unfortunately their efforts come with many struggles. People in their lives, loved ones and others around them can do some simple things to help support and encourage their work and progress. At home or in the workplace simple gestures go a long way.
Five (5) Must Haves For Adult ADD/ADHD Sufferers
Adult ADHD/ADD is still new to many even among those in the mental health community, but many children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD. If they did not learn the coping skills and behavior modifications to help them manage the symptoms of ADHD they struggle to keep up with their roles as adults. With the right resources in place, many people continue thrive with ADHD. With help, people do set in place the right tools, routines and organization systems that help them achieve great success.
Many adults with ADD/ADHD did not get diagnosed as children. As a result they did not get the opportunity to learn to use the resources available to help them manage their ADD/ADHD. In this post, learn 5 things that every adult with ADD/ADHD must have in their lives.
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Every adult with ADD/ADHD should have
A psychiatrist
A therapist
An accountability partner
Technology
A strong schedule/Plan/Organization system
Five (5) Tips For Working With Colleagues With ADD/ADHD
Work is one of the places where symptoms of ADD/ADHD have some of their greatest impact. The individual who is working through the symptoms want very much to have that stable work day where all the work they do lead to results that show the depth of their efforts. Unfortunately ADD/ADHD take a great deal of work to manage, and that is not just on the part of the person who has. Just as the team’s work can be impacted by the person’s symptoms, there are some things that the team can do to help the individual. Whether you are a colleague, supervisor, or supervisee, you can make a world of difference. Start with these 5 tips:
- A written follow up is important
- Provide enough but not too much time
- Prioritize and spread your requests
- Stay focused and be consistent
- Respect their time and space.
I know the clip is long 🙂 Recap starts at 6:53
Five (5) Tips For Helping A Spouse With ADD/ADHD
We are used to hearing about how to help children with ADD/ADHD, but the adults they later grow up to be get forgotten. While many children outgrow their ADD/ADHD, most of them don’t. They become adults with ADD/ADHD who go on to have regular jobs, relationships and families that can be impacted by their ADD/ADHD. While I look for a more recent source to cite, until then I will share that an NIMH funded National Comorbidity Survey Replication, estimated the prevalence of Adult ADHD at 4.4% in 2006.
I realize I am a bit long winded for ADHD, but you can catch the summary in starting at 9:22
1. Excellent organization system- With bins and color coding
2. Shared calendars
3. Plan and write things down
4. Gentle reminders but no nagging
5. Build in a time cushions- No more than 5 to 10 minutes
Five (5) Must Haves For Adult ADD/ADHD Sufferers
Many adults now diagnosed with ADD/ADHD were once children whose needs for services was missed. Now as adults they have the diagnosis to help put a name to what they have been experiencing, but the is still a need to implement changes to help them manage the symptoms and make adjustments help them learn excel.
Every adult with ADD/ADHD should have
- A psychiatrist
- A therapist
- An accountability partner
- Technology
- A strong schedule/Plan/Organization system
