ADHD, Managing Time and Overcoming Distractions

Name: ADHD, Managing Time and Overcoming Distractions
Rating: 4.3 (91 reviews)

Learn how to be more productive and manage your time from a busy entrepreneur with ADHD

Created byDavid Greenwood

Last updated 1/2021

English

What you'll learn

You will learn how to manage time, increase productivity and minimize distractions.
Reduce your stress by getting a grip on your time and your productivity methods
Minimize the chances of burnout by managing your time effectively
Create routines and habits that work for the busy ADHD brain

Course content

6 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 51m total length

Introduction7:00
Find out more about what you can expect from this program on ADHD, time, and distractions.
Common Distractions3:48
You probably know them but let's go through some of the common distractions we all face. This is the lighting round of distractions...

A reminder to set reminders...5:31
Learn the art of setting simple reminders for work and home
Parkinson's Law and deadlines5:14
Find out how to use a popular law of time and make it your own. It's all about setting realistic deadlines and a bit of brain hacking...
Guard your time by saying "No"5:12
Saying the word "No" is one of the most powerful tools you can use to preserve your time and energy. Learn a few ways to get comfortable saying no.

Have clarity3:06
Being clear on what you need to do, when, why, etc... is critical when it comes to getting "stuff" done and making fewer mistakes! Learn some simple techniques on getting clear.
Batching or, doing similar tasks at the same time4:39
Conducting similar tasks or projects at the same time, helps you get in the zone. For example, writing reports all at once or cooking for the week on Sunday. Find out why this an effective productivity tool that will also save you time and decisions.
Automation is essential7:51
You can automate a ton of things in your life and your work environment. Get ideas on what and how to automate your life for better productivity.
Flow is your friend4:51
Getting into a state of flow is one of the best ways to get your work done, either at your job or around the house. Find out why flow is so important and how to get into flow for better productivity.
Theme days4:13
Scheduling days that have a theme is one of the best ways to get in the zone. For example, marketing days, cleaning days, etc... Learn why this is a good idea for the adult ADHD brain.
Have a process3:21
Setting up a proper process for important tasks is critical. It helps smooth out the work and gives you steps so you do not forget anything or make mistakes that can cost you time and stress.
Pomodoro Technique2:50
Yes, we are going to talk about the Pomodoro Techniques because if used properly, it is very effective in your productivity. We know you have heard of it, but let's discuss.
Double check your work7:58
Double-checking your work and creating systems to avoid mistakes saves time and reduces stress
Procrastination...Yes, we are going to talk about this...6:06
You do not have to have ADHD to procrastinate. We all do it. learn what it is and, what it is not. And, how to limit procrastination.
Instant gratification and how to limit it4:24
Instant gratification will kill time and productivity. Learn a very quick method to minimize instant gratification.
Take 10 minutes to plan your next day4:07
Plan your next day ahead of time. It takes less than 10 minutes. You'll thank yourself for planning.

Requirements

Computer or table.
A desire to find strategies that can work

Description

This program will help adults with ADHD have a better relationship with time, learn productivity techniques and help to overcome many distractions in business and in life. Topics include creating the ideal workplace, managing information overload, managing common distractions, techniques to get in the zone to get your best work done as well as various productivity strategies for individuals with ADHD. The program content comes from bestselling author David Greenwood and his book Overcoming Distractions, Thriving with Adult ADHD.

David has interviewed many successful and busy entrepreneurs with ADHD as well as countless experts and professionals in the ADHD community. He has assembled many easy to embrace strategies and techniques to get better at managing time and productivity. What is important to understand as you go through this program is that these are suggestions and techniques that many adults with ADHD use. But what will be emphasized throughout the program is that you need to find the strategies that work for you and that involves trying many before getting comfortable. Hopefully, the program will get you thinking about better ways to manage your own time and get more done with fewer distractions. It is also important to understand that everybody's working conditions and work environment is different and that not every technique will work for everyone. However, we discuss some tried and true techniques for staying on track and getting more done.

Who this course is for:

Any adult with ADHD or others who are distracted

ADHD, Managing Time and Overcoming Distractions

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 11min

Workspace1 lecture • 9min

Time3 lectures • 16min

Too much on your mind?2 lectures • 14min

Productivity11 lectures • 53min

Wrap up and extras1 lecture • 8min

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