Prioritization Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you list your daily tasks and then organize them by priority. As you work through each section, take your time to reflect and be honest with your priorities. This is your personal guide to managing your workload more effectively.

Step 1: List Your Daily Tasks

Write down all the tasks you typically perform in a day. Don't worry about order or priority yet; just get everything on paper.

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Step 2: Categorize Tasks by Priority

For each task you listed above, mark whether it is High (needs immediate attention), Medium (important but not urgent), or Low (can be delayed slightly). Use the space below each task to indicate the category.

Example: Respond to work emails – High

1. Task: ____________________________________
   
   Priority (High, Medium, Low): __________________________
   
   
   
2. Task: ____________________________________
   
   Priority (High, Medium, Low): __________________________
   
   
   
3. Task: ____________________________________
   
   Priority (High, Medium, Low): __________________________
   
   
   
4. Task: ____________________________________
   
   Priority (High, Medium, Low): __________________________
   
   
   
5. Task: ____________________________________
   
   Priority (High, Medium, Low): __________________________
   
   
   

Step 3: Reflect and Organize

Now, look at your categorized tasks. Why do you feel some tasks hold more weight than others? Are there tasks that might be causing unnecessary stress? Write down any insights you have here.

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Remember, this worksheet is a tool to help you manage your workload more effectively by focusing on what really matters. Use it daily to reassess and reprioritize your tasks.

Daily Task Breakdown

In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to practice reordering your daily tasks based on their priority. This exercise is designed to be interactive and reflective, allowing you to apply the strategies learned in the session.

Instructions

1. List Your Tasks: Start by writing down all the tasks you typically need to complete in a day. Don't worry about the order yet; focus on getting everything down on paper.
   
   
   
2. Initial Ordering: Take a few moments to consider which tasks you naturally think are most important. Write down an initial order if you can, but remember, this is just a starting point.
   
   
   
3. Reorder by Priority: Refer back to your Prioritization Worksheet. Using the categories (High, Medium, Low), rearrange your tasks. Ask yourself which tasks, if postponed, could increase your stress later or impact other areas of your day.
   
   
   
4. Reflect: Once you've reordered your tasks, answer the following questions:
   • What challenges did you face when trying to prioritize your tasks?
     
   • Did the order change significantly from your initial instincts? If so, explain why.
     
     
     
5. Share (Optional): If you're comfortable, share your reflections with your teacher or group. Discuss any insights on how prioritization can help manage workload and reduce overwhelm, especially when living with ADHD.
   
   
   

Tips for Success

• Be Honest: This activity is for your personal growth, so be candid about the challenges and patterns you recognize in your task ordering.
  
  
  
• Reflect Deeply: Take the time to understand why certain tasks feel more urgent or important. This insight is central to effective time management.
  
  
  
• Experiment: If one method of prioritizing doesn't work for you, don't be afraid to try another approach. Personalization is key!

Happy prioritizing!

Discussion: Prioritization Strategies

This discussion is an open forum for exploring and sharing personal strategies for managing daily tasks and prioritizing effectively, especially when living with ADHD. Use this space to reflect on your experiences, share insights, and ask questions to further enhance your workload management skills.

Guidelines for Discussion

1. Be Respectful: Remember that everyone’s experience is unique. Listen carefully, and respect differing perspectives and methods.
   
   
   
2. Be Honest: Share your personal experiences openly. The more authentic you are, the more you and others can learn from the discussion.
   
   
   
3. Maintain Focus: Keep your responses centered on how you structure your daily tasks and prioritize. If you touch on other topics, try to connect them back to prioritization and workload management.
   
   
   

Discussion Prompts

• Initial Reflection: What was your biggest challenge when you first tried to prioritize your tasks?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Effective Strategies: Share one prioritization strategy or tip that has worked well for you. How did it help reduce overwhelm in your day?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Overcoming Obstacles: Have you faced moments when your prioritization process didn’t work as expected? What adjustments did you make?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Daily Routine Insights: How do you incorporate prioritization into your daily or weekly routine to ensure you focus on tasks that matter most?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Follow-Up Points

• Reflect on Changes: Over time, how have you seen your task management and overall productivity improve due to these strategies? Share specific examples if possible.
  
  
  
• Advice for Others: Based on your experience, what advice would you give to someone who is just starting to implement prioritization techniques?
  
  
  

Feel free to elaborate on your responses and ask follow-up questions to your peers. We hope this discussion opens up a helpful and supportive dialogue around managing priorities effectively, especially in the context of ADHD.