Managing Adult ADHD in the Workplace
A Practical Guide & Workbook for Professionals
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Do you struggle with missed deadlines, a constantly cluttered desk, difficulty focusing during meetings, or feeling perpetually overwhelmed in your professional life? If you're an adult navigating the workplace with ADHD (diagnosed or suspected), you understand the unique challenges – but also possess incredible strengths. This practical guide and workbook is designed specifically for professionals like you, offering clear, actionable strategies to transform workplace struggles into successes.
Move beyond frustration and self-criticism. This empowering resource helps you understand how ADHD impacts executive functions like focus, organization, planning, time management, and emotional regulation in professional settings. Discover evidence-based techniques tailored to the neurodivergent brain, enabling you to:
Master Focus: Learn concrete methods to minimize distractions (both external and internal), harness the power of hyperfocus productively, and sustain attention even on less engaging tasks.
Conquer Chaos: Implement simple yet effective systems for organizing your physical desk, digital files, and overflowing email inbox. Finally find what you need, when you need it.
Boost Productivity: Adopt powerful planning routines and prioritization frameworks (like the Eisenhower Matrix) that work with your brain. Overcome procrastination and task initiation hurdles.
Enhance Communication: Develop skills for active listening, manage impulsivity in conversations and emails, clearly articulate your needs, and navigate meetings with confidence.
Manage Energy & Prevent Burnout: Recognize your unique energy cycles, implement restorative practices (including breaks, sleep, nutrition, exercise), manage stress effectively, and set crucial boundaries to protect your well-being.
Navigate Workplace Dynamics: Gain insights on working effectively with managers and teams, understand the pros and cons of disclosure, learn about requesting reasonable accommodations, and leverage your inherent ADHD strengths.
Filled with relatable case studies, step-by-step guides, and practical workbook activities, this book provides the tools you need to build sustainable habits, manage challenges effectively, and truly thrive, not just survive, in your career. Stop fighting your brain and start working with it to unlock your full professional potential. Take control and build a more focused, organized, and fulfilling work life to
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Table of contents
- Managing Adult ADHD in the Workplace
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: ADHD at Work
- Part A: Challenges
- Part B: Strengths
- Part C: Environment & Role
- Chapter 2: Embracing Your Neurodiversity
- Part 1: Mastering Focus & Attention
- Chapter 3: Taming Distraction
- Chapter 4: Harnessing Hyperfocus & Managing Flow
- Chapter 5: Techniques for Sustained Attention
- Part 2: Conquering Organization & Planning
- Chapter 6: Organizing Your Physical & Digital Spaces
- Part A: Physical Workspace Declutter (Your Desk & Immediate Area)
- Part B: Digital Workspace Declutter (Focus on Key Areas)
- Chapter 7: Planning & Prioritization Power-Ups
- Chapter 8: Beating Procrastination & Initiating Tasks
- Part 3: Enhancing Productivity & Performance
- Chapter 9: Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Chapter 10: Managing Energy & Avoiding Burnout
- Part 1: Energy Pattern Documentation
- Part 2: Designing Your Personal Recovery Protocol
- Part 3: Implementing Your Recovery Protocol
- Chapter 11: Working with Your Manager & Team
- Part 1: Situation Assessment
- Part 2: Decision Framework
- Part 3: Conversation Planning
- Part 4: Practice and Refinement
- Part 4: Sustaining Momentum & Long-Term Success
- Chapter 12: Building Sustainable Habits & Routines
- Part 1: Habit Selection
- Part 2: ADHD-Friendly Habit Design
- Part 3: Implementation Timeline
- Part 4: Progress Tracking
- Chapter 13: Beyond the Workplace: Holistic Well-being
- Conclusion: Your ADHD Advantage at Work
- Books for ADHD Workplace Success
- Websites and Online Resources
- Professional Support Organizations
- Glossary of Terms
- Productivity and Management Systems
- Template Examples
- References