Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

Activating your plans and getting “stuff” done with ADHD

Jan 15, 2022

ADHD coach Jeff Copper discusses the challenges of activating plans for adults with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and understanding executive functions. Strategies for overcoming distractions and delays in tasks are explored, with suggestions on enhancing clarity and motivation. The chapter also delves into creating productive environments, seeking feedback, and managing uncertainty to achieve goals

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Quick takeaways

Understanding how executive functions work and owning ADHD are crucial for activating plans effectively.

Clarity and setting clear goals play a significant role in motivating individuals with ADHD to overcome activation challenges.

Deep dives

Understanding Activation Challenges in ADHD Brains

ADHD brains excel at creativity and idea generation, but often struggle with activating plans due to executive function impairments. The challenge lies in transitioning from ideas to action, as thinking inside the head is impaired. Without clarity and clear steps, individuals with ADHD may find it difficult to start and complete tasks. Emotions and avoidance behaviors can hinder activation, leading to procrastination.

Introduction

2min

Overcoming Activation Challenges with ADHD: Understanding Clarity and Motivation

5min

Enhancing Activation and Clarity for Individuals with ADHD

3min

Activating Plans with Self-Awareness for ADHD Individuals

23min

Navigating Challenges and Activating Plans for Individuals with ADHD

6min

Navigating Change and Embracing Self-Awareness with ADHD

4min

To kick off the year 2022, we have ADHD coach Jeff Copper back. Jeff is with DIG Coaching and always has a wealth of information and tools for adults with ADHD.

This week we are talking about goals but, activating the necessary steps to achieve your goals and even specific tasks. Most of us have goals we want to achieve or projects we want to embark on but for those of us with adult ADHD, we need an activation plan. Sometimes it's as simple as getting the house clean or more involved such as embarking on a project for work. But for most of us who tend to be distracted, a plan is necessary.

How do we activate a plan when we have ADHD?

First as Coach Jeff Copper explains we need to understand how our executive functions work as well as possibly get in the way when it comes to getting things done. That involves some substantial self-awareness in understanding the way our brain works. Also as Jeff explains, we need to own our ADHD.

We need to understand what distractions do when it comes to being challenged with activating plans of all types and we need to get a firm grip on how uncertainty and lack of clarity delay tasks and projects.

Jeff talks about some simple steps to get better at activating plans, projects, and other tasks.

He suggests asking yourself what is hard about getting started on a particular project or simple task and to bring that further, acknowledge what is difficult about getting started.

He also recommends understanding what is easy about getting started and analyzing both.

Learn more about working with ADHD coach Jeff Copper here: www.digcoaching.com

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