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Workplace

ADHD can make it difficult to stay on task at work. Managing symptoms is the key to become more focused and organized. The articles in this section contain great advise to help you become more successful in the workplace.

Tame Your Inbox: A Strategic System for Managing 100+ Emails Daily

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Email overload doesn’t just waste time—it fundamentally alters how we work and think. Research shows that the average knowledge worker checks email 74 times daily and spends 28% of their workweek on email-related activities. This constant context-switching reduces cognitive performance, increases stress hormones, and diminishes productivity. For individuals with attention challenges, including those with ADHD, the constant notifications and growing unread count can trigger anxiety and overwhelm, making email management not just a productivity issue but a wellbeing concern.
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What To Do If You’re Called Into Your Boss’s Office and Fired: A Survival Guide

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How you respond in the critical moments during and immediately after termination can significantly impact your financial security, future employment prospects, and emotional wellbeing. A poorly handled termination meeting may result in lost severance opportunities, damaged professional relationships, or legal complications. Conversely, responding strategically can help secure better severance terms, preserve networking connections, and position you for a stronger career transition.

When Your Workday Takes a Nosedive: Strategies for Turning Around a Bad Day at the Office

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Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center                              03/30/2025  Executive Summary Everyone experiences those days when everything seems to go wrong from the moment you step into the office. This article provides practical strategies for regaining control when your workday spirals downward. You’ll learn how to reset your mindset, implement damage control techniques, and transform a … Read more

Transitioning from Government to Private Sector: Navigating the Interview Process

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The government-to-private sector transition affects thousands of professionals annually, with recent initiatives from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) causing significant workforce shifts across federal agencies. These transitions occur through efficiency audits, budget reallocations, department restructuring, or personal career decisions—often wholly unrelated to job performance. Private sector interviewers often harbor misconceptions about government employees—viewing them as bureaucratic, inefficient, or less competitive than their private sector counterparts. Successfully navigating these perceptions can mean the difference between landing your ideal position or continuing a frustrating job search.

How to Separate Yourself from Work on Weekends and Vacations

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Establishing boundaries between work and personal time is crucial for mental health and productivity. This article examines effective strategies for disconnecting from work during weekends and vacations, enabling you to achieve genuine rest and recovery without sacrificing professional responsibilities.

The Power of Talking Aloud: A Game-Changing Strategy for ADHD Management

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Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center                             02/17/2025  Executive Summary If you have ADHD, you’ve likely noticed that speaking your thoughts aloud leads to clearer thinking and better results than silent reflection. This article explores the neuroscience behind this phenomenon, providing practical strategies for leveraging verbal expression to enhance focus, memory, and task completion. You’ll learn … Read more

Thriving at Work: A Health Guide for Young Professionals with ADHD

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This guide addresses the unique health challenges faced by young professionals with ADHD during the transition from education to employment.

The Art of the Graceful Exit: Leaving Your Company Without Burning Bridges

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You’ve made the decision. You’re moving on to a new chapter in your career. Whether it’s a dream job, a career change, or simply a need for something different, leaving a company is a significant event. And how you handle that departure can have lasting repercussions.

Mind Racing, Ears Lagging: Why Your Fast-Paced Thoughts Can Hijack Understanding 

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Every conversation we engage in highlights a fascinating cognitive phenomenon: our minds process information nearly four times faster than we can speak. This speed differential creates a unique challenge in human communication, particularly affecting those with ADHD, and shapes how we understand and respond to others. 

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