It’s been a while since my ADHD diagnosis. Though I’ve put lots of things in place to manage my symptoms and support my executive functions, it’s still so easy to lurch from day to day, ignoring the sneaky things that make living with ADHD needlessly difficult.Recently, I had the bright idea to assess my life.
I aimed to end up with a self-improvement plan comprised of high-impact (and relatively low-effort) actions I could take to better daily living with ADHD.What I came up with was a process that I invite you to try for yourself to manage ADHD’s impact across all facets of your life. (Be sure to grab papers and a pen before you start.)Think:Another way to think of it: Are there any areas of your life that need more improvement and attention than other areas?[Get This Free Download: Lifestyle Changes That Benefit Adults with ADHD]Some areas you might think about:Select three to six areas of focus at a time.
I chose medication, food, motivation, and daily/weekly planning systems.Once you’ve narrowed down your areas, grab some sheets of paper.
Each area of focus you selected in the prior step will get its own sheet of paper, which you’ll indicate at the top of each sheet.