Let’s say that you’ve been following along on this series of blogs on Procrastination. You’ve read that procrastination is a particular hazard for those of us who have ADHD because you need to have the right level of stimulation to pay attention to something… and it is hard to do a task if you can’t pay attention. The last blog covered how to increase stimulation levels so you can work on a particularly tough task. In this blog we’re talking about momentum and its role in overcoming procrastination.

Starting and switching tasks can be rough for those of us who have ADHD. If you have a hard time starting a task or switching to a task that you’ve been procrastinating on then it seems extra important to use momentum to your benefit when you do get on a roll. Read More

If you have ADHD it is kinda likely that you procrastinate. Some of your friends might say it is one of your defining characteristics. I have to admit, it is not my favorite of the ADHD traits. Procrastination is responsible for a wide array of heartbreaking situations. Despite not loving the topic, it is absolutely worth us talking about for a few minutes here.

Too much time is spent agonizing over WHY we wait. The collective we (you, me, our friends and community) have given wayyyy too much weight and meaning to why we avoid certain things to the extent that we do. There is a swirl of accusatory answers to why we wait that could include: self sabotage, not caring, not trying, wanting to fail, hating success, being stupid, etc. These labels are not helpful or true. There is a swirl of accusatory answers to why we wait that could include: self sabotage, not caring, not trying, wanting to fail, hating success, being stupid, etc. These labels are not helpful or true.

Let me put the shame, blame and agony to rest right now. Here is the answer to why we wait: Find Out Why

What would you do if you were trying to fail?

Failing spectacularly in life probably isn’t your goal, but humor me for a minute and make yourself a little list of what you would do if you *wanted* to fail in a big way.

Really, stop reading and jot down / dictate / somehow create a list of how you would plan to fail.

Done?

Ok, let’s look at some of the top failing strategies. Read More…

Study habits are personal business. After more than a decade of coaching students I’m certain that there is no universal “right way” of studying. There are many individual preferences to consider. Some of those preferences are the difference between a frustrating evening of trying to study vs. a solid, productive study session. If you’ve got some studying in your future it makes sense to take time to consider what works best for you so can hit the ground running. Get The Details…