Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD Why Every Adult with ADHD Needs a “Home Base at Home”
Jul 18, 2025
Discover how establishing a designated 'home base' at home can transform the daily lives of adults with ADHD. This simple system reduces chaos by ensuring essentials like keys and medications are always at hand. It enhances organization, boosts productivity, and helps in managing forgetfulness. Learn how creating a reliable routine can support your brain's unique needs and make mornings stress-free. Small changes can lead to a big impact!
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Set a Consistent Home Base
- Create a consistent physical "home base" in your house for essential daily items like keys, medications, and wallet.
- This reduces stress, decision fatigue, and helps you find critical items to start your day on time.
Home Base Supports Executive Function
- A home base supports executive function by providing visual reminders for routines like taking medication.
- Keeping essential items visible combats forgetfulness and time blindness common with ADHD.
Disrupted Home Base Hurts Routine
- When a family member stayed in David's home base area, it disrupted his routine, causing him to forget medication.
- This showed the critical role of a stable home base in maintaining routines for ADHD.
