Reimagining Productivity with ADHD When Following Through Doesn’t Make Sense for ADHD Adults
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Mar 26, 2026 A discussion about when sticking to plans can be unhelpful for adults with ADHD. Practical moments to pause and reassess commitments are highlighted. Strategies for renegotiating deadlines and asking for help are explored. Guidance on letting go of activities that no longer fit is offered.
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Following Through Can Become Rigid Rather Than Helpful
- Following through is important but rigidly insisting on it can make you ignore changed circumstances.
- Marla Cummins explains past inconsistency, shame, and ADHD momentary impulsivity combine to make follow-through feel like an absolute even when context shifts.
Use Upfront Thinking To Pause And Reassess
- Do build in upfront thinking: schedule regular pauses to ask Does this still make sense? before continuing a plan.
- Use project check-ins, weekly reviews, or gut cues to slow down and reassess rather than autopiloting forward.
Renegotiate Deadlines Early Instead Of Pushing Through
- Do renegotiate deadlines early when you realize you can't meet them instead of hoping to pull it off at the last minute.
- Marla shares a client who could have split work before vacation rather than sacrifice sleep to finish everything.