The Spotlight Effect: Yet another opportunity we get in our own way.

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Have you ever felt that someone is watching your every move? Do you think that all eyes are on you and everyone is focusing on every minor misstep you make? I can assure you with almost 100% certainty that people are not paying nearly the attention to you …

How many different ways can an ADHD coach help you achieve your goals?

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When I tell people that I’m a Coach specializing in helping individuals challenged with ADHD create the life they want to live, they say, “Great, but what exactly does an ADHD coach do?” My answer: “It depends.” And it does. It depends entirely on what the client is …

Want some great ADHD resources? Check these out.

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Navigating the sea of ADHD information can be daunting.  Here are some tried-and-true resources for you to check out. Websites: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): The go-to place for support and resources for those affected by ADHD. ADHD Essentials: This website offers resources and support geared …

“Why is it so impossible to make progress on my to-do list?”

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To-do lists can be the key to productivity, but only if they are believable and achievable. Trying to be productive working from a brain-dump of everything we want to get done is NOT believable; it’s generally NOT achievable. I hear this frequently when working with clients on productivity: …

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How my three-pocket grey yoga pants increase my efficiency at work

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Our brains are amazing devices. Plasticity allows our brains to adapt to changing situations and environments without conscious choice on our part. (Bare with me here, this little bit of geekiness will be necessary to the story.) According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): “Plasticity refers …

You only have so many energy credits. Learn how to use them effectively.

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When I work with my clients on time management, I stress that it’s not all about time; it’s about energy too. I like to use the analogy that we only have so many energy credits to use in a day; using them wisely to get things done is …

Did you know your helpful ADHD medication may need to change with your unique hormone levels?

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Yes, there is a difference between females and males with ADHD. Why? Hormones play a significant role in how ADHD manifests, not only between the sexes but throughout a woman’s life cycle. Your medication may have been working swimmingly for years, and now it’s not working as well. …

Is your powerful ADHD brain as complicated as a Rubiks Cube?

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43 quintillion. That’s how many variables there can be in a Rubik’s Cube. Why is this relevant? Let’s start from the top. ADHD is primarily categorized into three different types: Inattentive Hyperactive Combined When I educate clients (or potential clients) about their ADHD brains, I frequently use the Brown Model …

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How to use these top five dog-training tips with humans.

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Before anyone gets upset with this analogy, I’m certainly not suggesting treating humans like we would our canine friends, but we can learn a lot from our canine-training friends. Here are some tips from the canine-training world that I believe work well with people too. Tip #1: Decide/communicate …

Why is your ADHD brain so overwhelmed and what can you do about it?

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I don’t know what it is, but I’m hearing many feelings of stress and overwhelm right now. What’s up?  Here are just a few themes I’m hearing: Pre-holiday schedules have gone by the wayside, resulting in a lack of structure. New Year’s resolutions aren’t going as hoped (exercise, sleep, nutrition, …