ADHD and Change in Routine

Introduction

If someone has developed habits, they will likely continue them regardless of whether they are beneficial or not. However, there are also some habits that are very detrimental to one's well-being and can have a negative impact on one's life. Because ADHD is characterized by the inability to stick with tasks or routines for long periods of time, it is important for an individual with ADHD to develop strategies that help them with their executive functioning issues and have things in place so that when something comes up, they can maintain a routine for it.

Some common habits include:

Sleeping in class - this habit has many negative effects, including the fact that it means one doesn't sleep as well at night, which contributes to staying awake during the day and makes school work difficult as a result. Another negative effect is that because one doesn't get enough sleep, they are more likely to experience depression and become irritable when around peers whose schedules do not allow them to sleep in class. Maintaining a schedule helps ones focus throughout the day. A schedule helps keep track of assignments due, deadlines and other due dates - this can be especially helpful if one experiences problems when trying to remember things right before deadlines such as tests or presentations. Research shows that students who maintain an organized schedule perform better than those who don't. Being able to organize and plan ahead has also been shown to aid in self-improvement and academic achievement . Having a structured schedule helps individuals manage their time better making it easier for them to complete their assignments before deadlines or even specific times like 4:00 or 7:00 pm where friends may need time alone (as discussed earlier) . An organized workspace keeps clutter from accumulating which reduces distractions which leads people with ADHD reported experiencing more anxiety , namely around school assignments (Sharot & Fischer). Having an organized workspace allows individuals with ADHD feel calmer about all aspects of schoolwork

what is it

why is it important to maintain a routine

how to maintain a routine

Change in routine is tough for ADHD people, but having a set routine can help with symptoms.

Conclusion

How to Get the Most Out of Staying Organized

Section: why is it important to stay organized

Section: what are the benefits of staying organized

Takeaway: Staying organized is good for you and will make your life easier.

Section: how to stay productive on a daily basis using simple systems or routines for your work/homework, household tasks, etc.

Takeaway: Stay organized and develop systems that help you get your life done without distraction.  This could be as simple as keeping files at the office or in your room. Not only does this allow you to keep track of information, but it also keeps you from having to look back through previous work when tackling current projects. This can also save time in the long run by preventing unnecessary downtime which prevents productivity.   Keep an app like Wunderlist or even Google Keep on hand so that you can keep track of projects at all times so that they don't get forgotten until they need cleared up later on down the road; this will ensure that more issues won't arise later on down the line during an already busy day, disrupting productivity levels and wasting valuable time dealing with things after they happen instead of preventing them beforehand when possible. For example, if one needs to order supplies for a project, having these things listed under "to buy" will prevent forgetting about them throughout their regular workflow schedule; this allows for greater efficiency in planning projects out and ensuring that all pre-work has been done properly before beginning said project . This system can also be applied beyond just ordering supplies from stores as well. If one would like to create (or maintain) a blog or website, keeping notes regarding who created it(s), where/how it/they were developed, what ideas/stats are being accrued after getting started with said site(s), etc., would assist in tracking