20 Executive Dysfunction hacks for ADHD

[@kimberleymarkova3641]

Procrastination is also about fear and anxiety

[@coachnursececille]

Agree

[@sophievibesmakes]

I am so glad I found your channel. Ive watched various videos about adhd, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, etc. but the way you talk about these tips is so helpful and not condescending. Thank you for sharing your expertise, will definitely keep watching your videos. My questions tend to be around the moment or thought cycle i get into before i tackle a task. I get stuck in a loop where I walk through all the steps and feel a sense of dread, even though I know exactly what I need to do. Its just hard to take that step. Sometimes I have to “parent” myself and tell myself, you need to get going now or else you will lose out on time to read before bed, for example. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. what are your thoughts on this and if you have any videos on it. Thank you!

[@coachnursececille]

Me too, I resonate with you. 🫂 I also need to "parent" myself (an encouraging & motivating parent). But there are times that I'm not able to do the stuffs I need to do, and I LEARNED to be MORE KIND to MYSELF, FORGIVE MYSELF & practice SELF-COMPASSION. 🩷🩵

[@Jessicajsaylor]

I know this video was from close to a year ago however, I wanted to say it definitely made me feel better today as I am going through this similar situation. I was hoping to find more videos like this on your channel recently, but noticed that you haven’t posted for quite a while. Would definitely love to see more videos from you, but thank you for all you have done. Still making a difference.

[@berna_emec]

This was interesting and very easy to follow! I love that you speak clearly, thank you for sharing the tips! 🥰❤

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@berna_emec]

@@Micheline.Maalouf You’re very welcome! 🤗❤️

[@maggieobrien3354]

There are two videos by the Mel Robbins podcast, reset your mental health and ADHD in adults with Harvard psychiatrist Dr Chris Palmer the address of important issues and provide case studies regarding nutrition and ADHD.

[@shlomomoller7440]

This body doubling thing is TRUE

[@elizabethrosehorne9762]

I followed this video very easily. I think it is your efficient delivery that helped so much - clear & to the point with a real life example for each obstacle/solution. It is very rare that I make it through a whole 4 minute video anymore, let alone a consistent 15 minutes without pausing and going back once. Definitely could have helped that I was sitting down eating lunch when I found your video. I started writing this comment with the intention of saying a lot more, but I am almost 30 minutes in and this is all I’ve produced. I was about to go the habitual route of deleting what I did get written and moving on; frustrated with myself for wasting time and not giving you the thanks you deserve. HOWEVER, in lieu of your video, I will leave this “half-assed” comment right here and sign off with all I really wanted you to know to begin with: thank you, sister - I believe a lot of your advice here can have a positive impact on my day-to-day. Also, this comment officially took me 45 minutes to write - I will take any and all advice on how to improve my executive functioning🙏🏼🤪

[@thegeminiprincess]

Your videos have truly helped me 🥹 thank you so much. I love the longer videos to have on in the background 💖💖💖

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Awww I am so glad you’re here! And I have more coming. Please let me know go there is anything you need me to answer in a video ❤

[@fbbWaddell]

No lies were told about the procrastination tip. I became more productive when I started not trying to be a perfectionist about everything.

[@ScaraBrush]

The second she said pomodoro I knew this video wasn't going to help.

[@SunburnX]

Lmao same. Heard that, paused the video, found your comment and now I'm going back to my feed.

[@briw1948]

I got nervous when I heard this too but there are a few gems in here 😅

[@SunburnX]

@@briw1948 mind to share?

[@ScaraBrush]

@@SunburnX There are some general tips I saw (Yeah I watched the video anyways hahaha and I know you didn't ask me, but I do agree with the comment above to a point) I'd say to take these tips with a "grain of salt" because you have to adapt them to what works for you. From what I saw in the vid: 1. Be flexible with your times (most people work during certain hours... just work when you can. It's better than not doing anything because you missed the timming to do it earlier.) 2. Stack habits (If listening to podcasts or music makes you happy and entertained enough to make you be productive, do it. Listen to a podcast while you work. I put anime I love in the background, makes me 10 times more productive. Sometimes I simply loop a song when I'm on a deadline, a hype song, and it makes me work SO MUCH faster.) 3. To-Do list (Always write down or save a voice note for... well, things you remember to do. I write stuf down on a notepad in my phone because I always see my phone for everything, so... make your lists wherever is easier for you to make them. If you're the organized kind, you can even use apps) Personally, I want to recommend an app that is saving my life, that is called Habitica. It has a game like interface, and the more things I complete from my to-do-list, the more items and exp I get to upgrade my character. As a Genshin player who never forgets to do her dailies, this is god sent. The app has daily activities for you to complete and also habit stuff that you can complete whenever you want. Also long term goals that give you toooooons of exp when you complete them, it's so satisfying.

[@ScaraBrush]

Oh and also. In the video they mention having someone holding you accountable but that just seems so freaking stressful and I just. I can't. I feel even worst when I can't complete my task and dissapoint them. BUT, the "have someone accompany you" when you do tasks is good, I like working when I'm on calls with friends for example. Another thing is, be kind a patient with yourself. Remember that having ADHD is already a challenge in the kind of world we live in, and you're doing your best.

[@abstractvlog]

Super freaking helpful! ❤

[@truman3.0]

Great advise

[@rosetheroadkill]

thank you so much for this 🙏🙏 i hate my executive dysfunction 😭

[@SunshineSupportUK]

Thanks for this, so many useful tips!

[@mitalgandecha3507]

Avoidance dis regulation and rejection senseitivity and perfection

[@kimberleymarkova3641]

Very very interesting ❤ thank you

[@Michelle-qc7oo]

Hi what medication are you on because I hate mine seems to make me worse but without it I don’t have any motivation x

[@viralprimenetwork]

Thank you for sharing these helpful executive dysfunction hacks for ADHD! We sent you an email, we would love to connect and collaborate with you🙂.

[@phoenix12302]

Hey there! I saw many of your videos on intrusive and unwanted thoughts. I have noticed that whenever someone says things like "I failed in a test today", I actually sympathize for them but my mind checks itself by saying "What if you're secretly happy for their failure?" Then i ruminate and keep on doing that. Would you consider this an intrusive thought? Please help

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

It can certainly be! It sounds like anxiety for sure but if you have access to therapy please check out with a therapist.

[@JennyCoyote]

Wonderful video, @micheline.maalouf thank you! Also, I’m OBSESSED with your pink velvet sofa! Who makes that?! You have great style.

[@emilybh6255]

Certain things people eat will exacerbate their ADHD or mental nervous disorders. Understanding proper food combining would be something that everyone should learn and start with. Eating a pizza with starch, protein and dairy all at the same time (each of which should be consumed alone along with water rich raw greens or raw vegetables if at all) is ill advised. Eating starch, protein and dairy slows down digestion terribly because our GI tracts are not designed to digest cooked foods let alone processed starch and animal products together. The book THE 80/10/10 Diet by Dr. Douglas Graham describes what our GI tracts do best breaking down and turning into useful energy for the body as well as that which is easiest to eliminate... and when digestion is good and we are clean inside and free of accumulated wastes from years of consuming the wrong things, our overall health is good - no medication needed.

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Thank you for the information. I think many people with ADHD forget to eat so I encourage starting to eat first and then figuring out what works best and seeing if any foods make it worse for some. For me, I don’t notice a difference.

[@MC22Scott]

Gatekeeping really makes me angry. I have trouble eating. Period. I make it easy on myself like Micheline does by having simple, reliable things in the pantry and fridge that require no thought to prepare and consume. I'm not going to decide to eat this and that because "brain no likey together." I'm not rewarding a whining toddler. The peas touch the potatoes. I'm eating to live. It's Way Better than eating for perfection. Your intentions might be good, but they are foolish for someone like me to implement. I will stand in my kitchen and cry before I eat like you think I should. Don't should on me.

[@gravityisaromantic]

@@MC22Scott I don't think they meant to "gatekeep", they are literally giving better advice than OP here. I completely agree that it's bad advice to anyone - ADHD or not - to eat pizza every night. Brushing it off with "maybe, maybe not" is very irresponsible to their viewers! It's fine, they don't have to be perfect, but they made a video giving advice and some of it is bad advice. We can call that out. There's a lot of better advice on the internet for ADHDers to eat healthy meals more conveniently. This is not it :) There's a huge connection between our brains and our guts, so in the end eating healthy is good for us ADHD-ers. More fiber, veggies and fruits -not just pizza every night.

[@andreasilvarod443]

Ah this video is too long for me lol, I’m half way and I’ll watch this another day lol 😂 for now I’ll send it to my mom to remind me to watch it later

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Lmaooo I should have broken it up

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

How could someone with ADHD live withthat wallpaper, busy or what?

[@RandomPersonLol366]

ADHD varies from person to person