Time Management for ADHD Adults
April 13th, 2007 at 2:48 am (Time Management)
ADHD adults are typically challenged by completing tasks and especially completing tasks ‘on time’. We’ll discuss this further in an upcoming class but here are a few tips that may help you to get started.
1. Start by asking yourself
- How important is this task to YOU?
- How important is it to YOU that you complete it? I recommend a scale of 1-10; [10 = High]. If the task is a #7 or below it’s not likely you’ll get done (on time).
2. Plan your time ‘realistically’. Establish a goal or deadline for completion of your tasks/project. Question: Is your intended date for completion realistic? Do yourself a favor and add extra time (days/hours) to complete your project. 3. Use an A, B, C Prioritization system.
- First of all, make a list of ALL your things TO DO (related to this task/project).
- Next, on the left hand column of your list, place the letter “A” next to every task that is both IMPORTANT and URGENT.
- Next place a “B” next to every task that is IMPORTANT but not “urgent”.
- Finally, place a “C” next to each item that is neither “important” nor “urgent”.
- Now return to your “A’s” and number them from 1-10 in order of MOST IMPORTANT and MOST URGENT.
- Now start with your “A-1″ until completed. Then move to “A-2″.
- Update this prioritization process EVERY DAY as some items will increase or decrease in their level importance and urgency.
