ADHD Experts Podcast 36- Tame Your To-Do List: Stay on Time and on Task with Adult ADHD
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Jan 6, 2014 AI Snips
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Alternate Tasks And Use Short Timers
- Try short bursts like 15 or 25 minutes and alternate different kinds of chores to avoid burnout.
- Beth Main recommends 15-minute timers for chores and alternating filing, cleaning and a preferred task to keep momentum.
Stabilize Yourself First When Parenting A Newly Diagnosed Child
- Do 'put your own oxygen mask on first' when newly diagnosed parent and model routines while getting supports for your child.
- Beth Main recommends parental checklists, calendar reminders and follow-up for an 11-year-old's homework routine.
Use Support And Expect About Three Weeks For Habits
- Do use accountability and support for at least three to four weeks to form routines; expect roughly 21–28 days to stabilize a habit.
- Beth Main recommends external reminders and coaching while routines are forming.