

Focused and Balanced: ADHD Strategies That Work w/ Skye Waterson
217 snips Dec 16, 2024
In this discussion, Skye Waterson, an ADHD coach and academic, shares insights from her upcoming book, "Focused, Balanced Days with ADHD." She highlights personalized strategies for managing executive function challenges and reducing burnout. Skye emphasizes the importance of effective organizational tools, the balance between stimulation and focus, and the unique difficulties individuals with ADHD face during relaxation. She also critiques current ADHD research, urging for a flexible approach to enhance well-being and productivity.
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Defining Executive Function
- There's no single, universally agreed-upon definition of executive function.
- This lack of clarity exists not only within the ADHD community but also across various mental health fields.
Strategies for Executive Function
- Develop strategies for different executive function aspects and test their effectiveness.
- Trust your own experience if something works for you, even if it deviates from typical approaches.
Skye's ADHD Journey
- Skye Waterson didn't initially recognize her ADHD, attributing challenges to not finding the right career.
- She often switched between different pursuits, believing the next one would be the perfect fit.