Routines unravel with great frequency and frustration thanks to a very Catch-22 truth about ADHD: Daily habits make ADHD easier to manage; at the same time, ADHD symptoms and executive function challenges make it inordinately difficult to establish and consistently follow routines.
Not to mention the common ADHD pitfalls of perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking that derail great intentions every day.The bottom line: Routines are supposed to simplify your life, not complicate it.
Use this guide to help you understand why routines fail, and how to create and stick to a routine that fits with your life.ADHD brains enjoy novelty and spontaneity, the archnemeses of routine.
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