I like to do some kind of exercise each day. Sometimes it’s the treadmill. Sometimes it’s an outdoor adventure. Sometimes it’s a bit of weight training. It’s not much, but it’s something and I always feel better after I’ve done it. The balance of the day is a …
The holidays can be challenging. The holidays during a pandemic can be more problematic. The holidays during a pandemic if you have ADHD can be brutal. Here are some tips to make it just a little bit easier. 1. Say “No, thank you.” Declining invitations and requests can be …
I talk to myself a lot! I tell people one of the reasons I feel so fortunate to have dogs is so I can pretend I’m talking to them and not myself. 🙂 What are the benefits of talking to yourself in third-person (illeism)? According …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. 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 …
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 …
“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 …