ADHD and Productivity: What You Need to Know

Take the quiz to find your perfect trainer and get 14 days of free training here: https://go.trainwell.net/Howtoadhd Productivity can often feel like a four letter word, but it turns out that it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I talk with psychologist and author, Ari Tuckman, about productivity... and if its even possible for us to be productive AND lead a meaningful life. A lot of which can also be found in his newest book, The ADHD Productivity Manual! (Please note we are working on subtitle clean up as we can and hope to have it done today!) (As always, check your budget first!!) Buy The ADHD Productivity Manual: https://adultadhdbook.com/books/ Videos Referenced In This Video Previous Interview with Ari about his book ADHD After Dark: https://youtu.be/m8QNRpN4nY8 Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howtoadhd Buy my book!! https://howtoadhdbook.com Check out our website: https://howtoadhd.com Follow us on all the things: Twitter: http://twitter.com/howtoadhd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howtoadhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoadhd/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/howtoadhd Our Merch Shop: http://shop.howtoadhd.com Need translation? Learn how to turn on auto-translated captions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15iLAHI7FPdum964u3n8_RsUb0QTEXc66p-RhTmvjpb8/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 Intro 01:12 The Unique POV or Gaps That Lead to The ADHD Productivity Manual 02:19 Why Productivity Is A Challenge for ADHD Brains 05:49 Can improved productivity fulfill deeper needs/desires? 06:45 Effectively Identifying Meaningful Long Term Goals 08:37 Remembering Goals: Sustaining Motivation & Focus Longterm 09:30 Knowing When It (Actually) Makes Sense to Shift Our Goals 10:53 Balancing Our Own Goals & Priorities with Requests From Others 11:18 The Challenges ADHD Brains Experience with Time 11:43 Navigating Fear of Being Late Without Derailing Our Lives 15:26 Can you be productive in a way that still lets you enjoy life? 16:36 How to Know You've Done Enough, Even When Society Says Otherwise 17:55 The ADHD Productivity Manual!!! 18:44 Outro Jessica McCabe is not a licensed mental health provider, but information presented on How to ADHD is reviewed by researchers and approved by licensed clinical psychologist Patrick LaCount, PhD (https://practicalpsychservices.com). While information presented on How to ADHD has historically been built in consultation with researchers and licensed providers, videos posted prior to April 2023 were not subjected to the same formal approval process required by the YouTube Health program. For more information on the YouTube Health program and verification of health-related content, please visit: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9795167