'Many adults with ADHD struggle with structure, following rules, and creating new routines.' These suggestions from DrSharonSaline can help.
For many people, maintaining routines is essential to feeling fulfilled and productive in your life. They can reduce stress and anxiety and improve mental health. Did you know that habits drive much of our behavior? According to behavioral scientist Wendy Wood,These automatic responses consist of habit loops. Habit loops are made up of cues, repeated behaviors, and rewards that reinforce the behavior.
“I decided to get to my school 30 minutes early each day. It’s a 30-minute drive with no traffic or parking issues, so I budgeted extra time for traffic, adding 20 minutes. This meant I left for work one hour and 20 minutes early. I told my friends and family about my goal. I also told my students. Everybody was super supportive, and two of my friends and my sister offered to text or call me 15 minutes before I was set to leave each day for the first two weeks.
Let’s look at five key aspects of setting up and maintaining routines for adults with ADHD so you can achieve similar success.The Gift of ADHD Controversy
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