Lifestyle And Dietary Tips For ADHD And ADD

Get Organized And Manage Time Well

Sometimes those with a condition like ADHD need to put a little more effort into getting organized and managing their time well. Staying focused does come harder to these individuals after all! To-do lists help people get organized and manage their time in more ways than one. Not only does it show what needs to be done, but the lists can be broken down into smaller chunks, which makes tasks more manageable for those with attention issues.

Physical items can be put into different bins so things look less chaotic. For kids, this can be separating things they need for different school subjects into different bins. This way, when they work on homework and school projects, they don’t have to look at everything all at once. Their minds can be less cluttered if their physical space is less cluttered!

Those with ADHD or ADD should also remember it will likely take them longer than they think to complete a task. Thus, adults should give themselves extra time and parents should over-estimate the time for their kids when they say how long something should take. This helps reduce irritability if the time limit starts approaching and they are behind.

Carve Out Distraction-Free Time

Some people can work with many distractions around them and be able to ignore their surroundings. This is not the case for adults and kids with ADD or ADHD. They are much more easily distracted. Thus, carving out distraction-free time is important. Kids working on homework should be provided with a quiet space in which to do it. No one should disturb them during this time. For adults, this might mean letting family and coworkers know when they need to avoid distractions. They can go elsewhere if they want, but can also put in headphones (even without music) to tune out those around them and avoid others approaching them. Hanging up a ‘do not disturb’ sign can work as well!