Thriving at Work: A Health Guide for Young Professionals with ADHD
This guide addresses the unique health challenges faced by young professionals with ADHD during the transition from education to employment.
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Thriving with ADHD in an Understimulating Workplace: A Survival Guide
Picture yourself sitting at your desk, watching the clock crawl forward while your mind races at light speed. Sound familiar? For those with ADHD managing an understimulating job, this daily challenge can feel like trying to harness lightning in a bottle. But here’s the thing: your unique brain wiring isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Let’s explore how to make it work for you.
When Your To-Do List Becomes Your To-Don’t List: Finding Your Way Forward
This article presents an evidence-based framework for transforming conventional task management into a strategic system that accounts for cognitive diversity, executive function variations, and the real-world impacts of ineffective task management.
Your Abilities in Action: Business Opportunities Empower Youth Who Have ADHD
In today’s world, where business dynamism intersects with the push for greater inclusivity, you
stand on the brink of a promising career landscape. As a young adult with ADHD, you may
wonder which career path will welcome and celebrate your unique abilities. The answer could
very well lie within the realm of business – a field renowned for its competitiveness and
innovation and its evolving culture of diversity and accommodation.
Learning and Practicing Self-Talk When You Have ADHD (English & Tagalog)
(Published here in English and Tagalog) Living with ADHD presents unique challenges in how you navigate daily life and interact with your thoughts. Your internal dialogue plays a crucial role in managing ADHD symptoms and building confidence in your abilities.
How to Turn a Negative Performance Review into Career Growth
A negative performance review hits hard and leaves you searching for the proper response.
Responding to a negative performance review in a professional way presents real challenges. Your first reaction might be defensive or emotional, but your response at this vital moment can affect your professional growth and career path.
This piece will help you avoid common mistakes when addressing a poor performance review. You’ll learn proven strategies to direct yourself through this tough situation. The experience, though difficult, can become a real chance to grow and improve.
Overcoming Barriers: Essential Strategies for Neurodivergent Business Success
Starting a business requires a blend of unique strengths and strategic planning – a setting where
neurodivergent individuals often excel. For those with ADHD, leveraging inherent abilities like hyper-
focus and creativity can turn entrepreneurial visions into realities. It’s crucial to identify and
implement supports and strategies that align with neurodivergent needs to ensure success
Good News or Bad News First? Your Setting Matters, Science Says
Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 12/12/2024 In the business world, leading with bad news often proves most effective. Why? Professional settings demand swift action and clear decision-making. When managers deliver bad news first, employees can better focus on solutions and next steps without the anxiety of waiting for “the other shoe to drop.” The … Read more
The Importance of Dressing Fully for a Productive Day at Home
Whether you’re working from home, currently unemployed, or searching for a new role, it’s imperative to dress fully (sans shoes). This practice signals to your brain that you are fully committed to transitioning out of sleep mode and into a productive mindset. This effect is particularly pronounced for individuals with ADHD, who benefit greatly from structured routines and clear environmental cues.
Rekindling Connections: The Genuine Art of Holiday Networking
The holiday season isn’t just about festive decorations and year-end celebrations—it’s an incredibly organic opportunity to rebuild and nurture professional and personal relationships. As the year winds down, people are often more reflective, more open, and more receptive to meaningful connections.