How many times have we said these words?
So, how can we stop the cycle?
Challenge: Planning Too Many Activities
How many times have we committed ourselves to too much?
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Grossman says that this over-scheduling occurs quite often.
Other times, we may have difficulty saying no to requests others make of us.
Unfortunately, over-committing and over-planning simply sets us up for frustration.
Where are those car keys?
Where are my glasses?
Our shirt is wrinkled, so we have to iron it.
We finally decide what to wear, but now one of our shoes is missing from the closet.
This happens topeople with ADHDquite frequently.
Challenge: Failing to Account for Time Eaters
What are time eaters?
Time eaters also show up at ourworkplace, interfering with on-task effectiveness.
They include phone calls, audible e-mail alerts, and stoppers-by.
They may dread the discomfort or tedium of waiting for a meeting or appointment to start.
What This Means For You
The next time you find yourself running late, review this list.
Find your challenge and try each of the suggested solutions.
You may find yourself arriving on time (maybe even early!)
and feeling much more relaxed and happy.
