Chino Hills Adults with ADHD

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Out first meeting of the year is Thursday, January 25 at 7:00pm! Hope to see you there!

"Use your favorite songs. Not a fan of timers? Play a favorite song and work like crazy until it ends. Singing along is optional!"

We’ve Got Your Back: 75 Tricks By (and For!) Women with ADHD Tips and tricks won’t cure ADHD, but some fresh insight and ideas — from two women with ADHD who have “been there” — can shore up our sagging self-esteem when we forget to buy orange ju…

TOMORROW!

May 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm.

"1. Do Something Fun First
Many people with ADHD find it helpful to do something they love first as a way to get in the mood to do less enjoyable tasks.
Any stimulating activity you enjoy will do the trick. Some people with ADHD play basketball or computer games. Others dance or take a bubble bath. Set a timer for 20 minutes to make sure you don’t get so absorbed in the fun activity that you forget to do the necessary one."

“Take The First Sloppy Step” Do you find yourself always putting tasks off until the last minute? Stop letting procrastination cause unnecessary stress, and learn why avoiding negative talk, taking things one step at a time, a…

"Do tasks in clusters. Since it takes mental effort to shift gears, it can be helpful to group several of the same kind of tasks together (sending out e-mails, making shopping lists, doing online research). This way, you can move through several items on your to-do list quickly before switching to something else."

The Get-Stuff-Done Guide Learn how to check everything off your to-do list (and restore people’s faith in your abilities) with this no-fail guide for getting it together and boosting productivity.

"40. Does your brain flow better doing certain kinds of thinking or at particular times of the day? Take advantage of your best times for creativity, analytical thinking, or administrative work by planning to do that type of work when it’s easiest for you to do."

41 Time Hacks Used by ADHD Ninjas (aka Our Favorite Experts) The Pomodoro technique. Kitchen timers. A paper planner. And 38 more tools, tricks, and rules these ADHD experts use to stay on time and productive.

A member of the Group makes these wonderful weighted scarves for adults and children. The scarves are made of soft minky dot material and have weighted beads sown in to pockets. Weighted scarves are commonly used to soothe the sensory perceptions of children with autism. When worn around the neck, the scarves exert a light pressure around the back neck muscles, helping relax and ease tension. They look similar to typical scarves, and can be beneficial for non-autistic children and adults as well. I have one of my own that I wear at home when I’m working on the laptop, watching television, or reading a book. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

"Here are some of the biggest challenges that people with ADHD struggle with daily, and solutions for not letting them prevent you from getting things done."

Getting Things Done Without Getting Bogged Down What’s keeping you from crossing things off your to-do list? The biggest productivity problems people with ADHD struggle with — and solutions to accomplish more daily.

Loving these suggestions! Lists don't work for everyone, but they've been a part of my routine for so long that it's become a great way to keep me on track.

The Power of a Well-Crafted To-Do List Creating a master list is the first step to combating symptoms of ADHD, says master organizer Judith Kolberg. Use this time-management system to turn your stagnant to-do list into a daily action pl…