five second rule

How to effectively use the five-second rule to win!

Cindy JobsUncategorized

  I‘m pretty sure we’ve all used the five-second rule as it pertains to cookies falling on the kitchen floor. I know I have. But that’s not the five-second rule I’m talking about.  I’m talking about the five-second rule, Mel Robbins style. Here’s the premise: First: “The moment you have …

I really don’t like New Year’s Resolutions!

Cindy JobsUncategorized

  Frankly, I’m not a fan of New Year’s “resolutions.” The thought of taking one day to analyze my life and see what I’ve been doing right or wrong and change it seems strange. Don’t we do that constantly? I frequently study what’s working, what makes me feel …

Why you should use your learning style to choose your planner.

Cindy JobsUncategorized

I’ve heard from a lot of you that 2020 can’t be gone soon enough. Well, 2021 is almost here, and if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your 2021 planner in play.  If you have a favorite planner, cool. If you struggle with deciding on …

The holidays can be hard. Let’s make it easier.

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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 …

“It’s fine, Cynthia, you can do this.”

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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 …

How do you solve problems? “Whack-a-Mole” or Insecticide?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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 …

Do you love learning about ADHD? If so, the CHADD Virtual Conference is for you!

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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. …

How do you bounce back from a major disappointment?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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 …

Communication Pitfalls for the ADHD Brain

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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. What do you need to know?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being

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 …