ADHD Time Management Strategies by Dr. Tracey Marks

Study Notes

Dr. Tracey Marks is a psychiatrist who creates mental health education videos.
This video focuses on non-medication ways to manage ADHD symptoms, specifically time management.
People with ADHD struggle with estimating time and adjusting schedules accordingly, leading to lateness and unfinished tasks.
To improve time management, it's important to have constant access to timepieces like a watch or clocks on walls.
Estimating the time it takes for usual tasks can help with planning and completing them.
Keeping a planner, both daily and weekly, is crucial for those with ADHD to keep track of appointments and tasks.
Out of sight is out of mind for those with ADHD, so a planner is necessary to avoid mental clutter and forgetfulness.
Looking at the planner at the beginning and end of the day can help with planning and seeing what tasks were left unfinished.
Breaking down tasks into smaller steps and timing them can help with time management.
ADHD affects executive functioning, including planning, time estimation, and organization.
Getting a watch and visible clocks is important for time awareness
Create a time log to understand how you use your time
Use a daily planner to track appointments and to-do lists
Consult the planner twice a day
Break down overwhelming tasks into smaller parts
Move incomplete tasks to another time slot
Identify patterns of unfinished tasks and break them down further
Use the planner to appreciate and reflect on time usage
This process may take several days to complete
Improving time awareness can help with following through on difficult tasks.

Description

Learn about non-medication strategies for managing ADHD symptoms, specifically focusing on improving time management skills. Tips include using timepieces, keeping a planner, breaking down tasks, and reflecting on time usage. These strategies can help individuals with ADHD improve time awareness and follow through on tasks.