Adult ADHD and Executive Functions 101

02/24/24 • 38 min

Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

If you haven't figured it out yet, executive functions pretty much rule our life. From remembering to brush our teeth, working memory, planning our day, switching from one thing to the next, understanding time etc.

If those of us with ADHD do not understand and get a handle on improving our executive functions, it makes it challenging to get through work, home environment and everything in between.

This episode is dedicated to understanding executive functions 101.

Dave's guest has been here before- Lara Honos-Webb....Clinical psychologist and author as well as Cofounder of Bonding Health which is an app that helps children with ADHD. She is the author of Brain Hacks life changing strategies to improve executive functioning and her new book 6 Super Skills for Executive Functioning.

Dr, Lara gives listeners an overview of what our executive functions are. Attention and focus, planning and organization, emotional regulations, controlling impulses...

She talks about why those of us especially with ADHD rely so heavily on executive functions to get through the day.

Dave and Dr. Lara also discuss some examples many can relate to of how poor executive functions can hinder us as busy adults with ADHD.

And Dr. Lara gives everyone some advice on some of the most effective ways to improve our executive functions.

If you're really challenged with executive functions and getting projects and tasks completed, she recommends finding ways to make it more interesting, implement fun and of course ask for help.

Find Dr. Lara Honos-Webb here. https://www.addisagift.com/

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

If those of us with ADHD do not understand and get a handle on improving our executive functions, it makes it challenging to get through work, home environment and everything in between.

This episode is dedicated to understanding executive functions 101.

Dr, Lara gives listeners an overview of what our executive functions are. Attention and focus, planning and organization, emotional regulations, controlling impulses...

She talks about why those of us especially with ADHD rely so heavily on executive functions to get through the day.

Dave and Dr. Lara also discuss some examples many can relate to of how poor executive functions can hinder us as busy adults with ADHD.

And Dr. Lara gives everyone some advice on some of the most effective ways to improve our executive functions.

If you're really challenged with executive functions and getting projects and tasks completed, she recommends finding ways to make it more interesting, implement fun and of course ask for help.

Find Dr. Lara Honos-Webb here. https://www.addisagift.com/

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Previous Episode

Unlocking your career path as an adult with ADHD

If you are an adult with ADHD looking for career advice, this is a great episode of Overcoming Distractions. Whether you need to change careers or jobs or just need some adjustments in your current workplace, Shell Mendelson will give you some advice.

Shell Mendelson is a career coach for adults with ADHD and the author of the new book Unlock Your Career Path: A Course for ADHD Adults and Teens.

Shell and Dave discuss her recent book and start out by talking about how ADHD can impact our careers including some examples listeners can relate to. One area some adults with ADHD can relate to is when placed on a performance improvement plan at work which as Shell puts it can be a soul crushing situation.

When forging a new career, Shell talks about how many childhood experiences including things we like and hobbies could be an indicator as to our career direction.

Shell also discusses why she's used the word preferred many times in her book. She says it is important to understand preferences and must-haves when analyzing your career. Those include:

· Working conditions

· Knowledge

· Geography

· Accommodations

· money

And Shell and Dave wrap up by talking about some of those must haves that adults with ADHD need to consider in their career path. They include clarity, learning more about yourself, owning your career path, building confidence and being ready.

Find Shell and her new book here: www.careercoachingwithshell.com

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Next Episode

Learning more about living with inattentive ADHD

Cynthia Hammer is the founder and executive director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and the author of the book... “Living with Inattentive ADHD-climbing the circular staircase of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.”

Cynthia explains the mission of The Inattentive ADHD Coalition and what the organization does and how it provide much-needed resources for those of us with ADHD.

She talks about what inspired her and prompted her to write a book about inattentive ADHD and speak about her personal journey with ADHD.

She discusses what is very important for readers to take away from her writings.

Cynthia also explains some of the strategies she has incorporated in her life that has allowed her to thrive with ADHD. And she talks about why humor and positive self-talk is so mission critical for adults with ADHD.

And Cynthia gives some words of advice and inspiration for those busy adults with ADHD who may be struggling and working through challenges currently.

Learn more about the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and Cynthia's work here.

https://www.iadhd.org/