Prospective memory is the ability to remember to do something in the future—remembering to remember.
People with ADHD often have great intentions, but your prospective memory fails you when you need to act on those intentions.
People with ADHD often have great intentions, but your prospective memory fails you when you need to act on those intentions.
Often, you aren’t even aware of your prospective memory issues.
You make a promise to do something in the future, and believe in the moment you’ll remember to act when needed.
You unintentionally break those promises when your memory fails you.
You make a promise to do something in the future, and believe in the moment you’ll remember to act when needed.
You unintentionally break those promises when your memory fails you.
This can have larger ramifications as you make plans for your life and then your intentions are forgotten.
You feel ashamed and frustrated your dreams aren’t becoming a reality when reminded of these past intentions.
You may worry that others see you as unreliable.
You feel ashamed and frustrated your dreams aren’t becoming a reality when reminded of these past intentions.
You may worry that others see you as unreliable.
A 2018 study showed that individuals with ADHD recalled and executed less of their real-life intentions.
These gaps in prospective memory contribute to procrastination, reduced organizational behavior, and show a trend toward reduced future orientation.
These gaps in prospective memory contribute to procrastination, reduced organizational behavior, and show a trend toward reduced future orientation.
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