You may think you know why they did it, but you probably don’t.

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Attribution: The interpretive process by which people make judgments about the causes of their own behavior and the behavior of others. (Merriam-Webster) Whether we are aware of it or not, we make attributions about our own actions or the actions of others all day long. To explain attribution, Fritz …

ADHD Brains: Are you making social mistakes but don’t know what you’re doing wrong?

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The quote “All I need to know I learned in kindergarten” is so true. Well, mostly true. We learn life skills later in life, but one of the most critical skills we need to succeed is social skills and those skills we learned during our young and formative …

Awareness. Curiosity. Compassion. Connection. Four components on the road to positive change.

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No matter how you look at it, change can be daunting. Sometimes because we don’t know where to start. Sometimes because we get started and don’t know the next step. And sometimes, we get started then beat ourselves up about not starting sooner.  No matter how you look …

The Procrastination Doom Loop: If you procrastinate, you are rewarding your brain.

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Why do we procrastinate? Procrastination, in its most basic form, is short-term mood relief.  Here’s how it goes: There’s something you don’t want to do, let’s say writing the report your boss asked for by the end of the week. You’re a little nervous about it because you …

Are you looking to increase your productivity? Take a nap. Brahms did.

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I have more than one client that has come to appointments feeling guilty because they took a nap in the middle of their workday, “completely trashing their productivity.”  These clients are entrepreneurs, work from home, and are primarily in control of their destiny. So what’s the big deal? …

Want to change your stress level? Read the book Set Boundaries, Find Peace

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I talk to my clients about boundaries and how being boundaryless is a recipe for disaster. This book reinforces so much of what I believe; I hope everyone reads or listens to the book as soon as possible.  Set Boundaries, Find Peace, beautifully written by Nedra Glover Tawwab, …

Want to mitigate some ADHD traits? You may want to try these five strategies to start with.

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Before I start a coaching partnership, we have a conversation about where they are, what they want, and what strategies they are currently using.  Through research and experience, here are the top five strategies that are professionally recognized as working, and I see the same results with my …

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 …