Keeping up to Speed on Day-to-Day Work

If you struggle to …

Relax. Take a few deep breaths before you start a task.
Get rid of things that get your thoughts off track. For example, clean your desk of the materials you used for one task before you start something else.
Break the task down into smaller tasks that you can complete in shorter amounts of time.
Focus on one piece of information at a time.

Begin the task long before the deadline.
Allow extra time to complete tasks.
Allow extra time to decide things.
Break large tasks into smaller tasks or steps. Think about and complete one part at a time.

Keep track of how much time you spend on homework. Make more time for your work if you need to.
Repeat directions or information back to the person speaking to you.
Repeat information to yourself.
Use written lists of materials and directions.
Question any directions, explanations and instructions you do not understand. Ask for clarification.
Take notes in an outline form. Highlight important facts.
Tape-record directions or information for review at a later time.