ADHD and Executive Function - 8 Tips

[@theadhdmind9419]

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:10 What is Executive Function? 1:08 Tip 1 Write it down 1:52 Tip 2 Make time external 2:42 Tip 3 Pair boring tasks with interesting ones 3:23 Tip 4 Only focus on what’s essential 4:00 Tip 5 Define what “Done” looks like 4:41 Tip 6 Break down big task into smaller ones 5:22 Tip 7 Create a document hotspot 5:47 Tip 8 Create a place for everything Feel free to share what tips work best for your Executive Dysfunction in the comments below! Hope you enjoy this video :)

[@Kaotiqua]

Tip 1: Write it- What? Wait. I need a notebook. No, not _that_ notebook, the other one... where did I put that? OMG! Look at this cute thing I drew in the margins of (the wrong) notebook like three years ago! i forgot all about that! I wonder if there are any more of those? _sits down and flips through old notebook_ That was fun. What was I doing? Oh yea- looking for the right notebook. Found it! Now where's my pen? No, not that pen... this pen- or maybe I should use a pencil so I can erase... No, I like pens though. But maybe I should write it in RED... What was I writing down again?

[@InnerGiggles]

I only buy the same notebooks and the same pens now. Little things like that make a difference. Lessen the amount of choices to be made. Also, put them all in the same spot. Even if it’s a horrid pile. Not saying it’s easy but I’ll write it down. But who’s going to remember where they wrote it to go back and read it? That’s the part that Never happens.

[@Bekind1969]

So true!!! Lol

[@z3pedro]

😂...get out of my head....🤣

[@jklpop4664]

Bingo 🐶

[@Kaotiqua]

@@InnerGiggles There will always be a choice. Plus? I'm an artist and a songwriter. There's postit pads, and spiral notebooks, and sketch pads, and art boards, and all kinds of pens and pencils and papers... I actually require them.

[@kamote192]

Prior the internet and the rise of short-form contents and doom scrolling, I never actually had much struggle with procrastination and was even always ending up top of the class. But after getting into social media, short-form contents, my already fragile productivity became basically non existent. I was too overstimulated with dopamine that I didnt find the willpower for anything else, and I had no impulse control to stop scrolling. I ended up wasting days after days after days and I was even more dysfunctional than I ever was and it led to major problems in my studies. Now, I got rid of these and I find I am slowly back on track

[@mspectrum]

totally agreeed, same here

[@chocolatevanillastcremedel9038]

This is exactly, for verbatim, what happened to me! I was a top student and had no issues besides maybe getting too close to deadlines, but as soon as I got sunk into social media via introduction from friends I started really spiral out, unable to even do work until 3 am on the morning it's due, and even then it was a never ending cycle of "I need to do this, but I can't bring myself to" and a constant urge to drown out my worries by laying down and stimulating myself to music, strolling And videos till I falling asleep to avoid my worries. I took the steps to slowly remove those things in my life and reevaluate what is important and have the patience to wait until long vacations or breaks and weekends to indulge before I reset my mentality on more productive means. It's really about self control and prioritizing that above all else

[@mspectrum]

@@chocolatevanillastcremedel9038 eyy you played mario galaxy too?

[@eringilbert6450]

When I'm super interested in the video, but I have executive dysfunction. Somewhere around eight attempts in... Okay, just let it play all the way through to the end this time. Stop restarting from the beginning, hearing the same part over and over, then tuning it out because you already heard this part. Don't get distracted. Really pay attention. Focus, focus, focus. Do nothing else but listen. Okay, how about pause. Yeah, that's it. Every few words, pause to digest. Make sure I heard what I think I heard. So I finally found something that works for ME and might work for others like me. Following along using the transcript helps me to stay focused on the info in the video.

[@Cherie112358]

I don't have ADHD, but I do have executive dysfunction. This video is great, the best thing I've seen so far with good, practical tips that go beyond making a to-do list. Thank you!

[@coachnursececille]

Likewise...I even went to see a doctor last yr coz I thought I had ADD coz I resonate with their struggles since I was young. I was screened for ADHD but he said, my score was NOT enough for me to be diagnosed with it, instead I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety & PTSD.

[@swarajdash9975]

@@coachnursececille but if you have the same symptoms, you simply do. Scores don't mean shit when you're still facing the same issues.

[@vigneshgvs]

Notes: Will have problems on: 1. Self-awareness 2. Inhibition 3. Non-verbal working memory 4. Verbal working memory 5. Emotional self-regulation 6. Self-motivation 7. Planning and Problem solving. Tips to overcome: 1:08 Tip 1 Write it down, 1:52 Tip 2 Make time external, 2:42 Tip 3 Pair boring tasks with interesting ones, 3:23 Tip 4 Only focus on what’s essential, 4:00 Tip 5 Define what “Done” looks like, 4:41 Tip 6 Break down big task into smaller ones, 5:22 Tip 7 Create a document hotspot, 5:47 Tip 8 Create a place for everything

[@TheBeatOfMyHeart89]

Not sure why but recently have been struggling more than usual with my executive functions. Feeling lonely and sad. Partner feels like I'm unreliable and I don't care. We have been clashing a lot lately. Idk if I have adhd or not but I'm so desperate to do better I'm going to try these tips and anything that can help me in the meantime. Thank you for educating us. It helps me feel a little less lost

[@theadhdmind9419]

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. Hopefully it will get better. And I'm glad that you found this video helpful :)

[@TheBeatOfMyHeart89]

@@theadhdmind9419 Thank you for the well wishes. I should be scheduled for a full assessment soon and hopefully finally have answers.

[@dashinhayes]

One thing i do to help everyone deal with me is just be super open about what I'm going through how I'm feeling

[@thatzackwheeler]

My ADHD is so bad I didn't even finish this video.

[@tiniceek7945]

well she speaks really boring

[@tacthom]

Pro tip...speed up the video to 1.75x or 2x. 😊❤ get through the information faster

[@janettemartel9643]

Great tips.. I do many...I need visual reminders and need to write things down then have things accessible visually...lots of notes everywhere! Putting notes in phone I will forget..so old ways work best for me...write on paper, make hardcopy lists, focus on one piece at a time otherwise get overwhelmed and then can't process or focus.

[@yusafmagsi]

This video is really helpful. I like what you said about define what 'done' looks like. Usually my issue is not knowing that and hence i do not start. I need to work on that. So i can break down small steps to get there which was the other tip. Thanks for simple but super helpful tips. More on executive function.

[@theadhdmind9419]

I'm glad you found these tips helpful :) I will try to collect more useful tips for future videos!

[@rong461]

Thank you so much for your time and effort in these videos. You are making a difference and I thought you should know. ❤️

[@theadhdmind9419]

Thanks so much! Your comment really made my day :)

[@ILLRICARDO]

I just find everything boring.....I have no interest in anything anymore..

[@theadhdmind9419]

I go through a lot of phases like that. Just let it pass...maybe you'll find something that sparks your interest again some day.

[@winterberry3412]

Are you feeling better now?

[@ILLRICARDO]

@@winterberry3412 no, I just don't get joy out of anything, I find everything boring and monotonous, even people and relationships I just walked away from, because I just don't have the ability to be interested in it.

[@angelsugaridol]

​@@ILLRICARDOget therapy

[@shrekthethird666]

that's not a bad thing. you've grown. keep growing.

[@ADHDPatrick]

For me the most important tip is definitely breaking down task, things are much easier when I take small steps one by one towards the goal. Congrats btw on 1000 subs! You could be ADHD coach, you have so much valuable knowledge :)

[@theadhdmind9419]

Yes! Breaking down tasks is always super useful. And thank you! I'm just figuring things out myself as well and enjoy sharing my journey with people, hoping it is useful in some ways :)

[@dianabartley9865]

I found the comment about what Done looks like extremely helpful and keeping documents all in one place! Thank you....

[@jeanpervil1364]

I can’t even deal with listening with the video.

[@WelcometoMidnight]

This video is fantastic, thank you so much! :)

[@clareellis4906]

I cant understand how people live their life without a watch, especially if you have adhd...

[@edsjourney5536]

I need suggestions or tips on how to remember to make a list. I’ll start making lists and then stop out of nowhere. My car has been paid off for three months and I keep forgetting to do everything to make it legally mine.

[@A_Gu]

maybe you can try different productivity apps that remind you of your tasks via pop-up or alarm, and/or have a reward and "punishment" system (like gaining or losing points, depending on how well you keep up with your tasks). I find that I'm more likely to make lists and do my tasks when there is some kind of game or challenge involved, because I feel like there's something at stake.

[@SparkingLife111]

Set alarm on your phone w reminder write note put it in your car on dashboard put a deadline in calender. Do 1 thing each day toward finishing all things needed to get it done protect your investment u paid it off now protect it as your own

[@baconpenguin5405]

Make a list to remember the list

[@edsjourney5536]

@@baconpenguin5405 and forget the pad every day.

[@PoppiJuly11]

Thank you !

[@Ismaelgz]

Thank youu

[@Domdeone1]

Just thinking l would never have children-if adhd is inherited l would not inflict a lifetime of perplexity, co-morbidiry. Stimming, masking, not sleeping, distraction, teacher humiliation, academic frustration, it is just horrible fitting in anywhere

[@samann9]

Tip #9: Quit smoking pot

[@DJ5780]

This is the wort part of ADHD imo

[@annwestcott3752]

AI is really annoying. It also sometimes lies so for that reason I don’t ask AI for help.

[@lilmissmai4506]

When you need tips because of your low EF but you don’t have enough EF to actually pay attention to the video 😵‍💫🫥