ADHD Chatter

10 Rules That Traumatise ADHD & Autistic Brains (& 20 That Don't!)

ADHD Chatter

Show Notes

Kristen Pressner is an ADHD expert. Her viral TED talk showed how people with ADHD can create thriving environments. Drawing on decades of experience, she’s distilled her knowledge into a simple & practical guide.

Chapters:

00:00 Trailer

05:35 Just use a planner

09:54 Break big tasks into small ones

16:00 Just be more disciplined

20:49 Focus on your long term goals

23:55 Wake up earlier

28:14 Tiimo advert

29:22 Build consistent habits

31:59 Just push through

40:19 Why can’t you manage your time

42:46 Just prioritise

45:30 Just try harder

52:00 A letter to my younger self

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Producer: Timon Woodward

Recorded by: Hamlin Studios

Trailer editor: Ryan Faber

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