My husband and I have been married for nearly 23 years. Considerably less than some folks I know, considerably more than others, but I’m feeling pretty darn good about it. What makes our relationship work are probably the same things that make relationships work for a lot of …
Some information to put this post in perspective: Several years ago I started a Professional Organizing business (I later added Coaching to my business model). I absolutely love helping my clients transition their homes and minds to create the lives they were destined to live. I foresee being …
Communication (from Latin commūnicāre, meaning “to share”[1]) is the act of conveying intended meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs and semiotic rules. Wikipedia The word that sticks out the most in this definition to me is “intended.” I had …
Like many of you, I’ve embraced focus words and vision boards to keep me anchored to my goals, desires, beliefs, and motivations for the upcoming year. (For the record, I’m not a firm believer in New Years Resolutions. But I am a firm believer in goal setting, planning …
“Let me think through that.” Mental processing referred to as the head brain. “Follow your heart.” Intuition referred to as the heart brain. “My gut told me no.” Instinct referred to as the gut brain. Did you know your body contained three “brains?” If so, which brain should …
How long has it been since you’ve been as excited to start your day as a 6-year old on their birthday? I am on my way to an international conference on ADHD in St. Louis, Missouri. Based on past experiences, I know that from the first moment I …
Communication: “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior” — Merriam-Webster Communication is: Collective: We can’t do it on our own. Communication is not a one-way street. Constant: We are ALWAYS communicating whether we are aware of it …
“I’ve never been able to do that, why even try?” “I’ll never get that job, why apply?” “I can’t do anything right.” “No one wants to spend time with me.” “I’m never going to be as fun (pretty, smart, successful, etc.) as my friends are.” Every thought we …
“You mean I’m not lazy, stupid or crazy?”* You are also NOT: Unmotivated. Unwilling to apply yourself or try hard enough. Uninterested. Unconcerned about others. Unable to focus. Your ADHD symptoms. Who your parents/teachers/friends/relatives may have told you you are. You DO have a non-neurotypical brain that reacts …
Communication is tricky. It’s how we transfer information, but it is fraught with opportunity for error. Common errors: Communication that never happened. Communication style disconnect. Communication that comes at the wrong time. Communication where there is a disconnect between what is being said and non-verbal cues. Communication where …