Unlock Potential: How ADHD Coaching for Adults & Teens Boosts Focus & Capacity

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Daniela Wirick, One of Thousands of ADD ADHD Coaches on Noomii.

Chances are you have tried “everything” to stay focused: from to-do lists, planners, productivity books, and maybe even therapy. The problem is traditional, one-size-fits-all self-help advice is not made for ADHD! It doesn’t take into account…

• interest-based focus and motivation
• under or over-stimulation
• sensory needs and aversions
• trouble getting started or finishing
• too many steps…

ADHD Coaching helps you explore and customize creative, adhd-friendly solutions for each of your goals. We’ll find the specific tools that maximize your strengths and feel authentic to you. If something we try doesn’t feel right, no problem! We’ll identify what didn’t work for you and tweak our approach until it does.

The truth is… MEDS CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH. Skills help you manage the rest.

Sure, ADHD meds can help us focus (sometimes) – but remembering to take them and making sure we use them to focus on the right things? That’s another story. That’s why learning a range of practical skills and tools tailored to your specific needs is crucial. These skills act as a complementary asset to medication, providing you with a reliable toolkit to navigate the intricacies of daily life.

LIFE HACKS: Simplifying the boring tasks to get you back to the interesting stuff

ADHD can make already difficult and boring tasks even harder. And to top it off, doing things we don’t like can feel overwhelming and sometimes even impossible. The point of coaching isn’t to get you to “love” adulting tasks (very few people enjoy taking out the trash)… One of the main goals in ADHD Coaching is to simplify the annoying tasks so they feel easy enough to make them into a habit.

We’ve all got our reasons for why a task that neurotypicals seem to be able to do with their eyes closed feels near impossible for us. Whatever your reasons are, they are 100% valid and we will find a way to work around them. In ADHD Coaching, we’ll identify the “ughs” (annoying, boring, frustrating, difficult) part(s)of a task and find the best solutions to minimize the “ughs” and get you back to what you actually want to be doing.

Here are some of the common Solutions and skills we can explore in ADHD Coaching:

• Productivity hacks to actually help you focus and get things done
• Easy and manageable cleaning routines
• Delicious and practical nutrition that doesn’t feel like too much work
• A variety of time management tools to keep you on-time and beat time-blindness
• Organization systems that are easy to maintain
• Goal tracking + rewards
• Routines that work with your energy and focus cycles
• Custom decision-making tools, no more analysis-paralysis
• Prioritizing hacks that make sense to your brain
• Creating simple, step-by-step action plans you can actually stick to
• Doable budgeting to keep you in control of your finances

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS for your unique version of ADHD

Let’s use laundry as an example since it seems to be a universal “ugh”. While mainstream advice says to “just do it”, there are so many factors involved in getting us to actually finish a single load of laundry. Here are some of the things I constantly explore with my clients and their laundry woes: ​​quantity of hampers, location of hampers (ie. one in bedroom, one in bathroom), type of hampers (lid or no lid? pre-separated or all together? stationary or moveable?), timing of habits (wash and fold on the same day or separate days? which day(s) are best for motivation?), how to make the task interesting (turn it into a game? race against the clock? watch your favorite tv show or movie while folding? pair it with your favorite drink?). Details matter! Each ADHDer has different needs and preferences that will make a huge difference in their laundry experience.

And guess what? We can apply the same investigative approach to finding solutions for almost any task. Hate cooking? We’ll hack it until it feels doable. Cleaning dishes give you the “ick”? You’re not the only one, I’ve got tips and tricks for that. Does meeting new people feel terrifying? We’ll explore ways to make it less scary.

Helping you UNDERSTAND ADHD and TIPS FOR EXPLAINING IT TO OTHERS]

Understanding ADHD isn’t just about learning the technicalities, it’s about deeply understanding your behavior to rewrite those negative self-perceptions and finding grace for yourself. By learning more about your brain and ADHD, you’re embarking on a journey towards self-acceptance and growth. ADHD Coaching guides you through this process, offering insights that will not only help you understand ADHD better but also apply the skills needed to navigate your world with confidence. You’ll uncover a fresh perspective, develop a deeper sense of self-compassion, and acquire the tools necessary to thrive.

You’ve got this, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Ready to thrive? Schedule your FREE Consultation Today! Email me at: daniela@humlifecoaching.com

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