Příručka pro dospělé chaotiky - Jak zvládnout život s poruchou pozornosti – Kolberg Judith (2023)

The guide, born from an unconventional collaboration between a specialist in attention disorders and an expert in cleaning, organizing, and sorting, is intended for adults who have trouble concentrating, are unable to finish tasks, and whose thoughts constantly wander elsewhere. It contains tried-and-tested methods for improving concentration, setting priorities, arranging the environment in which we live so that it allows for uninterrupted work, and successfully facing unrealistic expectations from others. The book is based on three pillars – strategy, support, and structure – and on three levels of support: personal, family, and professional. Common methods for organizing life often do not work for individuals with AD(H)D, and it is necessary to use those that compensate for forgetfulness, distractibility, and difficulties with time management. It makes no sense to fight against AD(H)D, but rather to use it to one's advantage. The text also addresses the three levels of supportive structure and the emotional difficulties associated with AD(H)D, the importance of fluidity and simplification, the analysis of everyday stressors, difficulties with decision-making, distinguishing between the significance of decision-making and perfectionism, compensating for boredom, tendencies toward addiction, and the importance of setting priorities. The final part is dedicated to...