ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
Today when looking for a job, I sent out an email with a cover letter in it but no resume. Itis really urking me to know that I did that because it seemed like a job that I would do well in.
I was tired when I did it...I tried to push myself in order to prevent procrastination.
I had a good and somewhat productive day. But somehow, that mistake is just lingering with me. I am going to try not to let it ruin my good mood. But things like this bother me a lot. So when I am trying to decide if I am feeling GOOD or OKAY, it all balls down to this one mistake. So I guess I am just OKAY (darn).
I was tired when I did it...I tried to push myself in order to prevent procrastination.
I had a good and somewhat productive day. But somehow, that mistake is just lingering with me. I am going to try not to let it ruin my good mood. But things like this bother me a lot. So when I am trying to decide if I am feeling GOOD or OKAY, it all balls down to this one mistake. So I guess I am just OKAY (darn).
As an example, I have a extreme aversion to mowing the lawn. I will do everything and anything to avoid it. It is not hard and very easy and I think that is the problem. It is just so boring and monotonous for me. I hate it with a passion. I like to be interactive and figure out things.
When I was in security at GM Powertrain, they always had me in the communications room, because I was one of the very few that could handle it specially during the day. Lots of buttons to touch and explore. :P Lots and lots of cameras, computers, phones etc, and I loved it when there was a medical. I was at my best. LOL I felt clear minded. It was when things were slow and I was bored that I got into trouble seeking stimulation. I tend to play a lot of practical jokes.
Tell whoever you talk to there that it was brought to your attention that your e-mail hasn't been transmitting all of the attachments that you have tried to send lately and you want to confirm that they received the cover letter and resume that you recently tried to send them.
If you are told that they only received the cover letter apologize, say it's a good thing you checked, and tell them you will immediately e-mail your cover letter and resume again, and to be sure they get it you will snail mail hardcover copies of everything as back-up.
This may end up having a silver lining as you may now have a better chance of someone taking a good look at your cover letter and resume ;)
When I'm exhausted, my productivity level goes waaaaaay down as well. It's important to know that putting something off until the next day when you're super tired is the RESPONSIBLE thing to do, rather than the other way around.
Here's a suggestion: before you go to bed each night, write a list of things to do for the next day. Studies have shown that if a person studies or learns something late in the day, then sleeps on it, their brain will retain the information better than if they stayed up late trying to accomplish the same things.
I'm not great at this practice yet... I frequently forget to write my list! However, when I remember to do it, my following days are more productive and I make fewer dumb mistakes.
Ya know, I love spontaneity as much as the next ADD person, but certain things jsut require structure. I know, I know, it's tedious, but so is the repetition of mistakes and regret.
Good luck!
And in your case, it sure could be worse.
I once got into a place that organized group job interviews and orientations. (Had such a hard time sleeping when I was unemployed) I made it through the interviews and was in the orientation. I was slightly stoked about it, can't even remember what the job was for, but for the orientation they showed a quick movie. They turn the lights down and before I know it, someone is loudly saying, "EXCUSE ME, SIR, EXCUSE ME!" I then open my eyes to realize I'm sitting here snoring and the whole room is looking at me. The guy then says, "SIR, I think you should leave." I replied with, "Yes, I think I should.", and left. Definitely wasn't worth getting up at 8:30 to go to that little meeting.
So just carry on, you'll get it right eventually. Right? I hope so.... I'm looking for work myself....