For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.

By: Laura E. Knouse, University of Richmond, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 1,478

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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By Laura E. Knouse, University of Richmond

Do you ever find yourself at the end of a nonstop day feeling like you haven’t made progress on the things that are actually important to you? If so, you’re not alone.

If you are a person with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you might find it even harder to direct your effort toward what’s most important – especially if your goal is a ways in the future …

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