A few months ago, Stephanie Scheller began to discuss the fact that she had ADHD more openly. She was suddenly inundated with communication from relatives, friends and acquaintances asking her, "seriously?" This took her aback, as it had taken her two years to accept that she had ADHD and accept what it meant for her. Other people saw her thriving in her business, and were curious as to how she could manage with the issues that people with ADHD generally experience. In this article, she tells us about three approaches that have been particularly useful for her in using her ADHD to her advantage rather than letting it be a hindrance as an entrepreneur.
To start with, she jots down all her tasks. If it is not added to her timetable, then it is not accomplished. She differentiates her calendar with multiple colors so she can distinguish between meetings and tasks. She also adds assignments that require continual effort so that she can reserve some time to finish them before the due date.
Stephanie is a huge proponent of E Ink writers. The excellent thing about these devices is that if you pick the right one you can use it just for writing. It allows you to work on your projects without being tempted by social media or web browsing. E Ink Writers are ideal for keeping your thoughts and ideas in order.
She has found it beneficial to have multiple notebooks for organizing her thoughts. She has a notebook for marketing, a notebook for business, and one for miscellaneous ideas. Additionally, she has one for journaling, allowing her to keep her mind clear. Her approach is to document everything in one place, to make it easier for her to quickly record the ideas that come to her head. If something needs to be put in her calendar