Tips for Improving Productivity at Work with ADHD: How to Manage Expectations

If there’s a formula for figuring out how much you can get done in a single workday, ADHD brains don’t know it. Time estimation eludes us, making it impossible to manage expectations at work. How can you take on new projects when you can’t understand all the implications?

Managing expectations at work is a juggling act. It requires planning, prioritizing, communication, and other skills that are already challenging on their own for many individuals with ADHD.

Are you already feeling overwhelmed at work? Or are you feeling inspired to take on more? Either way, this guide to help you understand, set, and meet expectations at work from start to finish.

Many of us show up to work with only a vague sense of what’s expected of us. This is where the problems around getting things done start.

How will expectations around your prospective project fit with your current workload? Figuring this out will take time and thought.

Even with the clearest expectations, things can get tangled up in execution. Procrastination, distractions, and/or executive dysfunction can all get in the way.

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