How To Master Time Management – ADHD Skills Part 1

The video focuses on managing ADHD symptoms through effective time management. It emphasizes the importance of constant time awareness using watches and clocks, estimating task durations, and breaking down complex tasks. The video also highlights the use of planners to organize daily and weekly activities, helping individuals with ADHD to manage their time better and reduce mental clutter.

What are the three domains mentioned for managing ADHD symptoms without medication?

• Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga

• Diet, exercise, and sleep

• Time management, organization, and planning

• Medication, therapy, and support groups

Why is it important for people with ADHD to have constant access to timepieces?

• To show off their style

• To avoid using their phones

• To use as a distraction

• To ensure they are always aware of the time

What is the first step in improving time management for ADHD according to the video?

• Taking frequent breaks

• Wearing a watch and having visible clocks

• Setting alarms for every task

• Using a digital planner

How can breaking down tasks help individuals with ADHD?

• It eliminates the need for planning

• It reduces the number of tasks

• It allows for better focus and completion

• It makes tasks more enjoyable

What was Judy's main realization about her laundry task?

• It required breaking down into smaller steps

• It was too simple to require planning

• It needed to be done all at once

• It was not a priority

What are the two parts of the time awareness exercise?

• Breaking down tasks and setting alarms

• Estimating time for tasks and using a planner

• Using a planner and setting reminders

• Estimating time for tasks and breaking down problematic tasks

Why is it important to use a planner for individuals with ADHD?

• To avoid using digital devices

• To fill up free time

• To impress others with organization

• To keep track of appointments and tasks

What should a planner include to be effective for someone with ADHD?

• Appointments and tasks

• Random thoughts and ideas

• Only tasks

• Only appointments

How often should you consult your planner according to the video?

• Every hour

• Once a week

• Only when you remember

• Twice a day

What is a sign that a task is too big and needs to be broken down?

• It is completed too quickly

• It is enjoyable

• It feels overwhelming to start

• It seems too easy