| p>Managing your time may sound easy, but there are | | | | Instead, try to remain focused on one task at a time, |
| a number of pitfalls that people routinely run into. If you | | | | and always do the best job possible. |
| have ADHD or ADD, you may find that staying on | | | | Eat Right |
| task is difficult, and avoiding these pitfalls may save | | | | If you have ADD, as I do, it's very easy to lose track |
| you a lot of time, energy, money and give you a little | | | | of time and forget to eat. This is a dangerous practice. |
| peace of mind. | | | | Without the proper Vitamins, your body doesn't |
| Sleep Easy | | | | function properly, making concentration nearly |
| Getting enough sleep is essential to proper mental | | | | impossible. In order to function at optimum levels, you |
| focus and concentration. A tired mind accomplishes | | | | should be eating 4-5 small meals per day. If you can't |
| less, whether you have ADD or not. For those with | | | | remember, try setting an alarm of some sort to remind |
| ADD, however, lack of sleep can be catastrophic. | | | | you. |
| Ideally, you should get at least 8 hours of sleep. In a | | | | Do the Hard Tasks First |
| way, it's a vicious circle; the less sleep you have, the | | | | Let's imagine that you have a list of chores that need |
| less you get done, the more you worry, and as a | | | | to be done today. Instead of doing the easy ones first, |
| consequence, the less sleep you're likely to get. Your | | | | try doing the difficult ones. Let's face it, anyone, no |
| body and mind need to rejuvenate, and the majority of | | | | matter whether you have ADD or not, can get |
| that rejuvenation takes place while you sleep. | | | | fatigued after doing multiple tasks. It's human nature. |
| Concentrate on One Task at a Time | | | | Your focus is sharpest when you start out in the |
| Multi-tasking is overrated. Your mind can only focus | | | | morning, so getting those difficult tasks out of the way |
| entirely on one thing at a time. It's better to do one thing | | | | is a great way of getting more done in a day. |
| well, than four things poorly. Many people who have | | | | Follow the above tips to get the most out of your day. |
| ADD get side tracked by other projects. As a | | | | It's important to manage your time effectively, if you |
| consequence, they lose focus and nothing gets done. | | | | want to be successful in almost any area of your life. |