Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

5 ways I use my mobile phone to manage adult ADHD

Nov 11, 2023

Explore how mobile phones can be used as effective tools for managing adult ADHD, including alarms, timers, dictation, and the Pomodoro app. Discover the potential of the Pomodoro technique for increased productivity and the use of apps like Evernote, Notion, and Asana for task and project management. Learn about tracking food, movement, and heart rate, as well as utilizing health and mindfulness apps to improve focus and productivity.

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Setting alarms and timers on mobile phones can help individuals with ADHD improve productivity and fulfill their responsibilities.

Using dictation as a tool can boost productivity by verbalizing ideas, overcoming writer's block, and kickstarting projects.

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Utilizing Alarms and Timers

The podcast episode highlights the importance of using alarms and timers on mobile phones to stay on track and manage time effectively. The speaker emphasizes that setting alarms and timers can help with punctuality, cooking, picking up children, attending meetings, and other commitments. By respecting and not ignoring the alarms, individuals with ADHD can improve their productivity and fulfill their workplace responsibilities.

Introduction

3min

Managing ADHD with Mobile Phones

8min

Exploring the Potential of the Pomodoro Technique for Increased Productivity

2min

Managing ADHD with Mobile Apps

3min

Using a Mobile Phone to Manage Adult ADHD

3min

Many adults with ADHD have a love hate relationship with their cell phones. While it can be a major distraction, a cell phone can be used to help you thrive with adult ADHD.

There are many tools and apps that can help busy adults with ADHD in many areas of their lives. Many of these are Productivity Tools as well as alarms and timers but other helpful capabilities exist on a mobile phone such as utilizing dictation and other apps to keep you on track and even provide you with motivation.

Dave talks about some of the basic ways he utilizes his mobile device to stay on track, get things done when he doesn't want to be on time and maximize his productivity.

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

5 ways I use my mobile phone to manage adult ADHD