How do you solve problems? “Whack-a-Mole” or Insecticide?

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Note: Whack-a-Mole is a game. I do not, in any way, shape, or form, condone animal cruelty.  It was in my corporate management days when I first heard about the “Whack-a-Mole” style. The opposite of the “Whack-a-Mole” style was referred to as the insecticide style. What’s the difference? Whack-a-Mole …

Do you love learning about ADHD? If so, the CHADD Virtual Conference is for you!

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

I’m a lifelong learner, and one of my favorite ways to keep on top of the ground-breaking advances in my industry is by attending conferences with my peers. Well, 2020 is not the year for that. Instead, we will “gather” virtually for the annual CHADD conference this year. …

How do you bounce back from a major disappointment?

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October is ADHD Awareness Month. Throughout the month, I will be sharing resources, tips, strategies, and success stories. This week, let’s look at process and the measurement of success. A client of mine had the opportunity to challenge a college course, saving time, energy, and resources if they …

Communication Pitfalls for the ADHD Brain

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October is ADHD Awareness Month. Throughout the month, I will be sharing resources, tips, strategies, and success stories. This week let’s talk about communication. Communication is challenging enough, but with an ADHD brain, it gets even more complicated. Why is that? I like the simplicity of the Brown Model …

October is ADHD Awareness Month. What do you need to know?

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October is ADHD Awareness Month.  Throughout the month I will be sharing resources, tips, strategies, and success stories. To kick off the month, here are my favorite ADHD resources: Websites: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): The go-to place for support and resources for those affected by …

Need more confidence? Take hold of the saddle horn.

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I had a horse as a kid. When she first came into my life, I was scared of her size and her spirit. But I knew that once we developed a trusting relationship, she would become a large contributor in who I would become. At first, I took …

Your experiences don’t stand alone. Why should your solutions?

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“I get stuff done on time at work, why can’t I get stuff done on time at home?” “I create task lists at work, but I don’t use one at home. What’s up with that?” “I could keep on a schedule when I was in college, but now …

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Are your productivity goals in line with your values?

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This post is a bit more personal post than most I’ve published. I’m a relatively driven person, and I like to have short-term and long-term plans that I can execute. When a curveball comes my way, and things go topsy-turvy, I struggle to live comfortably in this new …

Make your brain stronger by eating better

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Have you noticed that when you’re stressed or anxious, our gut acts up? There’s a reason for that. And it’s not a new revelation. Way back in the 19th century, Charles Darwin recognized that emotions directly affected the gut.  Although most of the communication between our brain and …

Resilience: Fail a little bit, it’s good for you.

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

“Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of success.”    — Arianna Huffington The stress of perceived failure is so high that many people don’t even try new things. Honestly, I suffer from fear of failure a bit myself. It’s hard to wrap my head around that …