In a recent study published in Neurospychology, adults with ADHD favored speed over accuracy when faced with a problem. When compared with a control group, those with ADHD did not take more time to plan as the problems became harder. Instead, they plowed through at the same pace as when they were asked to solve easier problems. The group without ADHD gave themselves more time to figure out what they were going to do. The adults with ADHD employed ineffective, haphazard strategies.
One very effective way to counter impulsive tendencies when problem solving is to tune in to the breath. By purposively slowing down your breathing, the body quiets and more blood is sent to the centers of the brain that control executive functions such as planning, organizing, and problem solving. Identifying and stopping negative thinking (this is so hard, I'm going to fail) is another effective approach.
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