I am Attention Deficient?

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
By Jeannine Virtue,

Yet, the hurdles of Attention Deficit are often the same, whether in a child or an adult. The ADD adult might have trouble with staying on task, staying organized and procrastinating, as well as trouble maintaining relationships and controlling their mood.

Below is an adult symptom test with symptoms unique to the Attention Deficit Disorder adult. This self test is not a diagnostic test but a source of information for the adult trying to determine if Attention Deficit Disorder might be present in their life.

Adult ADD Symptom Test:
If you experience more than 10 points on this adult ADD self symptom test, Attention Deficit Disorder is likely present.

An internal sense of anxiety
Impulsive spending habits - Yes
Frequent distractions during sex - Ermmm.
Frequently misplace the car keys, your purse or wallet or other day-to-day items - Sometimes
Lack of attention to detail - Yes
Family history of ADD, learning problems, mood disorders or substance abuse problems - Not immediately obvious to me
Trouble following the proper channels or chain of commands - No
An attitude of "read the directions when all else fails" - No
Frequent traffic violations - I don't drive
Impulsive job changes - Not really. But the thought crosses my mind.
Trouble maintaining an organized work and/or home environment - Yes
Chronically late or always in a hurry - Yes. Chronic is the word.
Frequently overwhelmed by tasks of daily living - No.
Poor financial management and frequent late bills - Yes.
Procrastination - Yes
Spending excessive time at work due to inefficiencies - No.
Inconsistent work performance - No
Sense of underachievement - Yes
Frequent mood swings - Sometimes.
Trouble sustaining friendships or intimate relationships - Yes.
A need to seek high stimulation activities - Yes
Tendency toward exaggerated outbursts - Yes.
Transposing numbers, letters, words - No.
Tendency toward being argumentative - Sometimes.
Addictive personality toward food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or gambling - No.
Tendency to worry needlessly and endlessly - Sometimes.
"Thin-skinned" - having quick or exaggerated responses to real or imagined slights - Not sure

Uh oh. Going by this test - I am suffering from mild ADD? Gasp! The article also says that regular and vigorous exercise is good for me to release the steam and quiet the mind. And yes eat more brain food - protein!

Tips to make my life and my family's and friend's lives easier:
1) Make lists to include tasks required for the day, and prioritize. That is why this blog is important. And of course, my handy $1.30 Popular Calender.
2) (I gotta pick this tip) Wear an in-build alarm watch! So i wont forget those appointments!
3) I can sometimes be afraid of large tasks, hence I will do well to break the task into smaller, more manageable tasks and attach deadlines to the smaller tasks.
4) Plus, it is also beneficial to enlist the help of a a close and trusted friend to help the Attention Deficit Disorder adult stay organized, on track and focused while providing encouragement.

Now now, that being said.... what can I do now, for a change, on top of the ten other things i am supposed to do......