ADHD can make it difficult to stay on task at work. Managing symptoms is the key to become more focused and organized. The articles in this section contain great advise to help you become more successful in the workplace.
Success at work isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how you communicate your value and connect with others. For individuals with ADHD, this can be particularly challenging, but mastering these skills can transform your career trajectory”
The impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that often accompany ADHD can lead to social missteps that leave you cringing and wondering how to repair the damage. While these moments feel overwhelming, there are proven strategies to not only fix the immediate situation but also build better social awareness for the future.
Why This Guide Matters
A midlife job loss strikes at the core of your identity, financial security, and self-worth. For adults with ADHD, these challenges are amplified by rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), executive function difficulties, and years of accumulated workplace trauma. Yet with the right strategies, this crisis can become the catalyst for a more fulfilling and authentic career path.
Poor prompting leads to generic, off-target responses that require extensive editing, ultimately wasting more time than they save. In business environments where precision and professionalism are paramount, mastering prompt engineering isn’t just convenient-it’s essential. Studies show that well-crafted prompts can reduce editing time by up to 70% and significantly increase the accuracy of AI-generated business content1.
Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 05/03/2025 Executive Summary Receiving a negative performance evaluation can be jarring, but your response in the aftermath often matters more than the evaluation itself. This guide provides evidence-based strategies for processing, responding to, and leveraging critical feedback for career advancement. Rather than viewing negative evaluations as career setbacks, learn … Read more
Shift your focus from specific tasks you complete, like writing code, creating briefs, drafting product roadmaps, or posting on LinkedIn-to the actual business results you help achieve.
Email overload doesn’t just waste time—it fundamentally alters how we work and think. Research shows that the average knowledge worker checks email 74 times daily and spends 28% of their workweek on email-related activities. This constant context-switching reduces cognitive performance, increases stress hormones, and diminishes productivity. For individuals with attention challenges, including those with ADHD, the constant notifications and growing unread count can trigger anxiety and overwhelm, making email management not just a productivity issue but a wellbeing concern.
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How you respond in the critical moments during and immediately after termination can significantly impact your financial security, future employment prospects, and emotional wellbeing. A poorly handled termination meeting may result in lost severance opportunities, damaged professional relationships, or legal complications. Conversely, responding strategically can help secure better severance terms, preserve networking connections, and position you for a stronger career transition.
Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 03/30/2025 Executive Summary Everyone experiences those days when everything seems to go wrong from the moment you step into the office. This article provides practical strategies for regaining control when your workday spirals downward. You’ll learn how to reset your mindset, implement damage control techniques, and transform a … Read more
The government-to-private sector transition affects thousands of professionals annually, with recent initiatives from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) causing significant workforce shifts across federal agencies. These transitions occur through efficiency audits, budget reallocations, department restructuring, or personal career decisions—often wholly unrelated to job performance. Private sector interviewers often harbor misconceptions about government employees—viewing them as bureaucratic, inefficient, or less competitive than their private sector counterparts. Successfully navigating these perceptions can mean the difference between landing your ideal position or continuing a frustrating job search.