ADHD Experts Podcast
501- ADHD & Procrastivity: How to Outsmart Procrastination and Improve Productivity
May 7, 2024
Join J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D. as he delves into the world of procrastivity among adults with ADHD. Learn how to combat procrastination, improve productivity through cognitive interventions, therapy, and practical strategies. Discover the importance of managing cognitive load, overcoming emotional interference, and leveraging external motivation for enhanced productivity.
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Quick takeaways
- Procrastivity hampers productivity by engaging in less urgent tasks to avoid important ones.
- Positive procrastination involves completing productive tasks to postpone critical ones.
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Understanding Procrastivity and Its Impact on Productivity
Procrastivity, an act of engaging in lower priority tasks to avoid higher priority ones, can lead to stress and reduced productivity. Dr. Ramsey discusses the concept of procrastivity and its influence on adults with ADHD. By exploring the reasons behind procrastivity, individuals can learn valuable lessons to improve task management and efficiency. Various examples are provided, such as choosing to mow the lawn instead of working on taxes or engaging in less urgent tasks to avoid more important ones.
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