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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Procrastivity hampers productivity by engaging in less urgent tasks to avoid important ones.

Positive procrastination involves completing productive tasks to postpone critical ones.

Emotional management and cognitive strategies are crucial in combating procrastivity and improving task management.

Deep dives

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.

Understanding ADHD as a Neurodevelopmental Syndrome of Self-Regulation

01:50

Procrastivity Tasks Characteristics

01:40

Factors Affecting Productivity and Effective Techniques

01:28

Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough

02:00

Introduction

3min

Understanding Procrastivity in ADHD

18min

Navigating Challenges and Finding Empowerment Through Therapy

2min

Strategies to Combat Procrastination and Enhance Productivity

21min

Overcoming Productivity Barriers and Distractions

4min

Understanding Procrastivity and Cognitive Load Management

12min

Managing Procrastination with Structure and External Motivation for Improved Productivity

3min

When you have a big report to write or taxes to file... do you opt to mow the lawn or clean the bathroom instead? As J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., finds, this is a common procrastination pattern for adults with ADHD. Learn how to outwit "procrastivity" and stop keeping yourself busy with tasks that don't move you toward your larger goals or priorities.

Procrastivity and ADHD: More Resources

Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook
Replay: How CBT and ADHD Coaching Help Adults Manage Their Symptoms Naturally, with Dr. Russell Ramsay
Self-Test: How Seriously Do You Procrastinate?
Read: Why the ADHD Brain Chooses the Less Important Task

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #501 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/productive-procrastination-adhd-procrastivity/

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ADHD Experts Podcast

501- ADHD & Procrastivity: How to Outsmart Procrastination and Improve Productivity

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Procrastivity and Its Impact on Productivity

Identifying Signs of Positive Procrastination

Overcoming Procrastination with Cognitive Behavioral Strategies

Harnessing Emotional Management to Improve Task Engagement

Implementing Practical Strategies for Task Initiation and Completion

Understanding ADHD as a Neurodevelopmental Syndrome of Self-Regulation

Procrastivity Tasks Characteristics

Factors Affecting Productivity and Effective Techniques

Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough

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Deep dives

Understanding Procrastivity and Its Impact on Productivity

Identifying Signs of Positive Procrastination

Overcoming Procrastination with Cognitive Behavioral Strategies

Harnessing Emotional Management to Improve Task Engagement

Implementing Practical Strategies for Task Initiation and Completion

Understanding ADHD as a Neurodevelopmental Syndrome of Self-Regulation

Procrastivity Tasks Characteristics

Factors Affecting Productivity and Effective Techniques

Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough

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