Dealing with ADHD and Impulsivity

How to ADHD

How to ADHD

10 min, 37 sec

The video discusses the challenges of dealing with impulsivity while having ADHD and offers strategies to manage it.

Summary

  • The speaker acknowledges their struggle with impulsivity despite having coping skills for ADHD.
  • Impulsivity has led to impromptu decisions that often had negative consequences, affecting both the speaker and others.
  • The speaker explores strategies to manage impulsivity, like slowing down during emotional highs and setting up external supports.
  • Texting during arguments is used as a tool for creating a pause before responding, allowing for more deliberate communication.
  • Sunsama is introduced as a tool to help with daily planning and managing impulsivity in tasks.

Chapter 1

Introduction to ADHD and Coping Skills

0:00 - 1 min, 18 sec

The speaker reflects on their ADHD and coping mechanisms, especially regarding managing impulsivity.

The speaker reflects on their ADHD and coping mechanisms, especially regarding managing impulsivity.

  • After six years of managing ADHD, the speaker has improved but still struggles with impulsivity.
  • The speaker's impulsivity has been both beneficial and detrimental in their life.
  • Acknowledges that impulsivity can lead to negative outcomes, such as problematic relationships or financial decisions.

Chapter 2

The Double-Edged Sword of Impulsivity

1:18 - 40 sec

Impulsivity is identified as a trait with both positive and negative impacts on the speaker's life.

Impulsivity is identified as a trait with both positive and negative impacts on the speaker's life.

  • Impulsivity helped the speaker start new projects and their YouTube channel, but also led to less ideal situations.
  • The speaker reflects on how impulsivity has impacted their relationships and finances.
  • The speaker values their impulsivity but recognizes the need to manage it better.

Chapter 3

Challenges of Impulsivity with ADHD

1:58 - 44 sec

The speaker discusses the inherent difficulty of managing impulsivity when you have ADHD.

The speaker discusses the inherent difficulty of managing impulsivity when you have ADHD.

  • For people with ADHD, there is often no pause between thought and action, making it difficult to control impulsivity.
  • The speaker has conversations with ADHD expert Caroline McGuire about the lack of a natural pause.
  • The concept of simply 'pausing before acting' is not always practical for those with ADHD.

Chapter 4

Strategies for Managing Impulsivity

2:42 - 1 min, 19 sec

Various strategies are proposed to help manage impulsivity in different scenarios.

Various strategies are proposed to help manage impulsivity in different scenarios.

  • Texting is used as a strategy to create a pause before responding in an argument.
  • The speaker suggests seeking external opinions before acting on impulsive decisions.
  • Pre-planning for known triggers and emotional responses can help mitigate impulsive actions.

Chapter 5

Using Technology to Manage Impulsivity

4:01 - 5 min, 38 sec

Sunsama is introduced as a tool that helps the speaker manage their daily tasks and control impulsivity.

Sunsama is introduced as a tool that helps the speaker manage their daily tasks and control impulsivity.

  • Sunsama helps prevent over-planning and informs when the workload is unrealistic.
  • Features like task rollover and auto-archive prevent overwhelm by managing pending tasks.
  • Regular review of the archive helps sort out important tasks and the tool is considered ADHD-friendly.

Chapter 6

Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

9:39 - 37 sec

The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to share their strategies and thanking supporters.

The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to share their strategies and thanking supporters.

  • The speaker invites viewers to share their own strategies for managing impulsivity.
  • Thanks the community for their support in the journey of learning and sharing about ADHD.
  • Encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and engage with the content using their impulsivity positively.

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