Today we're going to discuss some ways to combat the effects of ADHD.

This is a follow-up to our episode from last week, so listen to that episode first.

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist. I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you

face life challenges with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

Hopefully you've listened to my episode from last week and have taken some notes on your own

executive skills. I also hope that you haven't spent the last week trying to self-diagnose.

Even if you don't have ADHD, you may struggle in some of these areas from time to time.

I don't have ADHD, but if you don't think I can procrastinate with the best of them,

then I accept that challenge, friend.

If you suspect that you or someone you know has ADHD,

encourage them to get an assessment or evaluation from a licensed mental health professional.

You'd be surprised how many 80s and 90s babies have had ADHD this whole time

and didn't know it because it was more stigmatized

during their childhoods.

Today we're going to revisit the 12 executive functioning areas I discussed last week and

walk through a few techniques that could help you improve those skills, whether you have ADHD or not. Working memory.

When it comes to working memory, I often run around screaming lists at people. I don't know who

made it uncool to write things down, but that person needs to hush. Checklists are a great way to help with

working memory. You should have lists that are available to you at home or at work, which is why I

strongly encourage the use of technology. Electronic calendars, task lists, sticky notes, or

notepads all work for this. If you need things in your physical

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