Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

Your Proven Guide to Transform Time Blindness into Lifelong Success

Russell A. Barkley

2000

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About This Book

Struggling with missed deadlines, forgotten commitments, and constant restlessness? Taking Charge of Adult ADHD takes you on a transformative journey from chaos to control. You’ll discover why impulsive urges hijack your day, how time truly escapes you, and what science teaches about directing your brain toward success. Packed with real-world strategies—from pausing before you act to harnessing your inner voice and chunking big goals into bite-sized tasks—this guide shows you exactly how to reshape your environment and habits. By the final chapter you’ll feel empowered, organized, and on track to master work, relationships, and personal goals.

About the Author

Russell A. Barkley is one of the world’s leading ADHD experts, with over 35 years of research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in children and adults. A clinical psychologist and professor, he has published more than 300 peer-reviewed studies and authored several definitive guides on ADHD. Known for his clear, compassionate teaching style, Dr. Barkley brings decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge science to help adults turn their ADHD into an advantage. He lives with his family near Boston.

Biggest Takeaway

• Stop acting on impulse and make thoughtful decisions that save time and repair relationships. • Harness vivid mental imagery and self-talk to learn from the past and prepare for the future. • Externalize your to-do list and break large goals into small, motivating steps for daily wins. • Transform boredom and overwhelm into sustained focus and real progress in work, school, and home life. • Cultivate a sense of humor and resilience to embrace your ADHD strengths and thrive wherever life takes you.