What is ADHD?

Work

It is probably recognizable that getting to work on time is difficult for you. Forgetting tasks or appointments happens to you with regularity, and your desk is often chaos, as is your calendar. Meeting deadlines and planning does not come naturally, which makes it very challenging at work. Moreover, because of your impulsiveness, people with ADHD often react too quickly or too directly, and dealing with criticism is very difficult.
When you want to advance in your positions and build your career, more organizational tasks almost always come into play, such as setting and meeting long-term goals. If you suffer from concentration problems and impulsivity, these are very challenging tasks.

 

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