Utilizing organizational strategies can significantly enhance productivity when working from home, especially for individuals with ADHD. Establishing a two-hour reminder via phone alarms helps maintain focus and accountability. Creating an end-of-day checklist, kept in a visible location like the back of the office door, promotes a structured routine for closing out the workday, allowing for a clear transition to personal time. Implementing a daily checklist on the garage door can ensure essential items are not forgotten when leaving the house, while considering multiple work locations. Moreover, repeatable processes, like laundry, should be documented as templates to streamline tasks. Engaging in self-talk serves as a powerful tool for enhancing verbal working memory and problem-solving abilities, enabling individuals to articulate their thoughts aloud to clarify and organize their actions effectively.
Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., helps professionals with ADHD and employers understand how ADHD impacts work life and shares self-management techniques, accommodations, and organizational strategies that will lead to career success.
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