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Laura E. Knouse, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond

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

Take time to identify the goals that are most important to you. Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision via Getty

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 and you have lots of distractions to manage.

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