Just in time for back-to-school (and everyday life), the 1st ever ADHD Parent’s Palooza, August 20 -25, 2018! Parenting a child who has ADHD can be beautiful, a blessing, and a life-enriching experience (sometimes with a side of unexpected). It can also be challenging and send you in search of information, strategies, support, and other […]
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Validate yourself every day. How are you already successful? In what areas do you shine? People often get bogged down by the negative side of ADHD, feeling ashamed or inadequate because of it. So much energy is wasted by these negative emotions. Instead, embrace your attributes. See how valuable you really are. Practice daily affirmations […]
Oftentimes, we have negative attitudes about how ADHD affects us and our self-esteem. Once your attitude about your ADHD is shifted, and you understand how your brain works you can empower yourself to embrace your strengths, and boost your self-confidence and self-efficacy. You must create an urge for yourself to do something. The best way […]
Many people are able to successfully manage their ADHD with medication. But for a growing segment of the population, as this recent New York Times article seems to suggest, medication alone does not always work. While it’s true that medication helps with the management of ADHD symptoms, it’s not a wholesale cure for ADHD. I […]
Whenever I work with clients who have ADHD on goal setting, one powerful tool that I use with them is visualization. There is a region in the brain – the occipital lobe – that becomes activated when you visualize yourself performing an action. Once this area is activated, neural pathways are formed so that you […]
Many of my clients with ADHD have told me they often feel like their life is in a constant state of chaos or crisis. To help them pinpoint the source of that frenzy, I ask them to envision their life as if it’s a symphony. I have them assign the various instruments to different realms […]
Some days have a tendency to feel overwhelming, especially when you look over your schedule or to-do list for the day. When you have ADHD, your first inclination is to avoid tasks that are boring or seem too tedious. Likewise, when you have too many things to do, it can be hard to get started […]
Many of us dwell in various worlds throughout the day. For example, some of us might go from the “parent” world in the morning to the “professional” world at work. Some of us go from the “spouse” world at home to the “friend” world on weekends. Going from world to world can be bumpy […]
Time sure has been flying these days! Hard to believe it’s already August, and Fall will be here before we know it. These past few months have been action-packed for me with lots of speaking events, conferences, travel, and book writing. Not to mention seeing clients in between it all! I already shared my experience […]
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the Attention Deficit Disorder Association’s (ADDA) 14th National Adult ADHD Conference in Detroit. This event truly is one of the best resources for the ADHD community. Many well-respected ADHD experts and professionals come together and share their knowledge, strategies and solutions for managing ADHD. There […]