Unapologetically ADHD
A Step-by-Step Framework For Everyday Planning On Your Terms
1. Edition August 2024
304 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Step-by-step yet flexible blueprint to plan long term goals, projects, and tasks when living with ADHD
Written by Nikki Kinzer and Pete D. Wright, co-hosts of the hit podcast Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast with more than one million annual downloads, Unapologetically ADHD helps readers plan for long term goals, projects, and tasks that need to get done, providing a step-by-step outline for success that still allows for plenty of individual flexibility. An accessible and also fun read, this book is intentionally organized into clear sections within chapters and includes engaging visuals throughout.
Readers get access to various coaching strategies, such as powerful questions and exercises, to help them move towards planning success on their own terms. In this book, you'll find information on:
* Understanding how the ADHD mind works and how to manage "all or nothing" mode
* Letting go of the shame that so many with ADHD feel and the concept of RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria) acceptance
* Using practical tips that can be applied immediately to help you feel more in control of your life
With a perfect balance between planning strategies and real conversations on what it's like to have ADHD, Unapologetically ADHD earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of everyone with ADHD who wants to master an often-challenging executive function to live a more structured and fulfilling life.
Introduction 1
Part I The Planning Foundation 9
Chapter 1 Your Relationship with ADHD 11
Chapter 2 The ADHD Maze 29
Chapter 3 The ADHD Time Zone 43
Chapter 4 Your ADHD Review 61
Part II The Planning Workbox 73
Chapter 5 Step 1: Choosing the Tools 75
Chapter 6 Step 2: Building the Workbox 101
Chapter 7 Step 3: Maintaining the Workbox 119
Part III the Planning Workflow 139
Chapter 8 Step 1: Capture and Collect 141
Chapter 9 Step 2: Updating and Prioritizing 157
Chapter 10 Step 3: Intentional Planning 179
Chapter 11 Planning for the Future 207
Conclusion 227
Appendix: Planning Worksheets 231
References 249
Acknowledgments 252
About the Authors 255
Index 256
PETE D. WRIGHT is a podcaster and writer and has experience with ADHD directly impacting his work and life. He's a student of productivity systems and writes and records regularly, interviewing experts in the field. His network, TruStory FM, currently hosts and produces over 30 podcasts.
