{"id":4519,"date":"2014-10-09T07:37:29","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T12:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=4519"},"modified":"2014-10-09T07:37:29","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T12:37:29","slug":"adhd-and-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/adhd-and-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD and Motivation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You find it hard to get started on a project, hard to finish up and tough to stay on task.\u00a0 ADHD and executive function deficits <\/a>create challenges for motivation. It can feel discouraging, frustrating and overwhelming.\u00a0 At a recent conference for the Institute for Challenging Disorganization<\/a>, speakers shared ways to get motivated despite the obstacles. There are lots of small ways ADHD and motivation can make a daily difference for you.<\/p>\n

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Russell Barkley is author of\u00a0 Taking Charge of Adult ADHD<\/a>.\u00a0 This speaker suggested using external cues to help you get motivated and stay on track.\u00a0 External cues can include post it notes or check lists with tasks spelled out.\u00a0 Social accountability like a study buddy or coach can help you lower or eliminate distractions as well as keep you positive about your work.\u00a0 These external cues help you become more successful at any task.<\/p>\n

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Denslow Brown and Karen Boutelle shared the value of coaching for motivation.\u00a0 Denslow is the creator of Coach Approach for Organizers<\/a>, which I have participated in. \u00a0 Her coach training focuses on the collaborative partnership with the ADHD client and coach.\u00a0 Karen Boutelle from Landmark College<\/a> demonstrated using coaching to facilitate motivation for students.\u00a0 Both speakers shared coaching strategies in helping a client move forward with their goals.<\/p>\n

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Struggling with getting started?\u00a0 Here are a few practical ways to get going.<\/p>\n