Ask nearly anyone that knows me well, and they will tell you that I am big on boundaries. They come up so frequently that clients, noting a lengthy pause, may say: “You’re going to ask me about the B-word, aren’t you?” I love it when my clients can anticipate …
Have you ever felt that someone is watching your every move? Do you think that all eyes are on you and everyone focuses on every minor misstep you make? I assure you with almost 100% certainty that people are not paying nearly the attention to you that you …
A few years ago, I wrote about attending a Seattle Counselors Association (SCA) meeting where I was deep in Imposter Syndrome mode. I was surrounded by a fantastic group of people, all with a bunch of letters after their names (PsyD, Ph.D., EdD, LCSW, etc.). I have some letters after my name, but they …
Fortunately, by now, most people are believers that ADHD exists. Finally! ADHD is not a myth or an excuse. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both adults (2.5% – 4.4%) and children (9.4%) (ADDitudemag.com). Individuals with ADHD are NOT: Unwilling to apply themselves or try hard enough. Unconcerned about others. …
I first heard the phrase “ADHD is life on hard mode” from Brendan Mahan at ADHD Essentials. Having supported individuals with ADHD for a very long time, I hear a variation of this phrase often. Although life is harder for an ADHD brain living in a non-ADHD brain …
I often tell my clients that our brains are built for survival. Its job is to remind us to eat, drink, sleep, and run from tigers. It is NOT our brain’s job to reliably remember meetings, grocery lists, and transitions. So what do I mean by externalizing your …
Are you envious of someone else’s home? Are you jealous of someone else’s natural talents? Do you believe others’ “overnight success” is a matter of luck? What you see may not always be the truth. It may not be a reality, merely your perspective and it may be …
Personal growth is about progress, not perfection.” — Hal Elrod The clients that come to me for ADHD coaching are looking for a change. They are not happy with where they are in life; they want to improve things. A more rewarding job. Less stress. More productivity. More time …
When we look at the ocean from the shore, we see an endless body of water, maybe some waves, but no depth, just surface. The ocean is beautiful on the surface but not even close to the beauty we find when we go below the surface. Throw on …
According to Very Well Mind, the top ten common fears and phobias are: Spiders Snakes Heights Flying Dogs Thunder and lightning Injections Social situations Being alone Germs The fears clients bring to our appointments have nothing to do with the ten above, but they are equally debilitating. The most common …