
All Things ADHD ADHD Goes to Work
May 28, 2025
Ari Tuckman, a psychologist specializing in ADHD, offers valuable insights for navigating work life with ADHD. He discusses time management, task initiation, and the importance of self-awareness in optimizing productivity. Tuckman shares strategies for emotional regulation and effective communication for workplace accommodations. The conversation also tackles the emotional burdens of self-doubt and burnout, encouraging a shift towards self-compassion. Whether remote or in-office, he emphasizes the need for ADHD-friendly systems to thrive in professional environments.
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Build Personalized ADHD Systems
- Build ADHD-friendly systems based on self-awareness and understanding individual ADHD impact.
- Identify hardest tasks and personalize strategies or share workload to fit your strengths.
Ease Transitions and Recharge
- Manage mental transitions by allowing buffer time and recharging focus resources.
- Maintain good sleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness habits to sustain attention throughout the day.
Request Accommodations Tactfully
- Approach accommodations by describing symptoms, not diagnoses, to protect privacy.
- Request reasonable supports that improve productivity and benefit both employee and employer.



