Many people have a hard time slowing down their brains or clearing the thoughts in their minds. Thoughts often come at a whirlwind speed, and it can be hard to concentrate on the tasks at hand. Too many thoughts create a sense of overwhelm or mental chaos. To help overcome overwhelm, write things down. A …
Using words like should, must, perfect, never, lazy, positive, and the word purpose can set you up for failure. Why? Hear how it sounds. I should be doing this. Who says so? Why put unnecessary pressure on yourself? Do what you can achieve and embrace what you can do. I must get my homework done. …
Procrastination is one of those areas that can be extremely frustrating to a person with ADHD. You know how to do the task, you want to get it done, and yet you seem to hit a wall every time. You may wonder, “What continually keeps me from starting?” Or perhaps you observe this with your …
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My favorite word in the English language is ‘choice’. We get to choose who we want to be every day. I am grateful to have a brain that has the capacity for growth and change. Although I am grateful, I know I want more. How do we go from who we are today to whom …
I took special interest in an article printed in our local newspaper. The journalist was featuring a story on the debate as to whether library fines should be abolished. My first knee jerk reaction was, ‘definitely, who likes to pay fines?”. Then I pondered a bit and realized what would happen if there was no …
I woke up sad today. I am sure you have had days like that. No real reason, but it’s just the way I felt. I know many of my clients have days like this because they feel like they aren’t reaching their daily goals. They get so frustrated, and I can understand that feeling. My …
Before we discuss technology, let’s start by encouraging you to utilize or buy an old-fashioned egg-timer. An egg-timer will be your best friend when it comes to time management. If you happen to own a smart watch, you have a timer setting and you can use that as well. Why an egg-timer? Why not? If …
Since Covid-19 began we are seeing reports of an uptick in adults reporting ADHD symptoms. Many are trying to find ways to get help for their challenges. ADHD is associated with executive function skill tasks, so daily responsibilities such as keeping track of bills that need to be paid or prioritizing becomes very challenging. Procrastination …
