Finding Your Zone
Strategies for ADHD individuals, who struggle in a neurotypical world, to unlock the power of their ADHD nervous system.
Getting Off the ADHD Shame Train
Many with ADHD struggle to overcome shame and self-criticism. Here are strategies to help you get off this ADHD “shame train.”
The Long and Short of ADHD and Memory
ADHD can impact both short term and long term memory, and impede learning. But these challenges can be overcome.
Coping with COVID-19
The mandate for social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic can create extra challenges for individuals with ADHD. Here are some strategies to help you cope.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Perfection
A surprising number of people with ADHD also struggle with perfectionism. It can get in the way of your relationships and getting things done. If you have ADHD, here are some tips you can use to avoid falling into the trap of perfectionism.
Rethinking the New Year’s Resolution
Every year, many of us go through the ritual of making New Year’s resolutions. It feels like the appropriate time to review the past year’s successes and disappointments, and make a fresh start, with a new set of goals. That is often easier said than done for most people, especially if you have ADHD. Here are some alternatives to the New Year’s resolution.
The Downside of Trying to Be an ADHD Super Mom
Trying to be an ADHD Super Mom can leave you feeling stressed out, fatigued, and isolated. Here are some strategies to help you live the life that is right for you and your family, and fully enjoy the experience of motherhood.
Tips to Overcome ADHD Time Insensitivity
If you have ADHD, time insensitivity can create many problems. But it doesn’t have to. Gaining an understanding of time insensitivity and having strategies to manage it can help you manage your activities, be more productive and keep your commitments. Here are some tips to help you overcome ADHD time insensitivity.
Lost in Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus can be one of those “gifts of ADHD” that can lead to quite extraordinary accomplishments. It can also lead to wasted time and social disconnection if you don’t set up a strategy to help you manage it. By anticipating the impacts of your hyperfocus and using such a strategy, you can reap its benefits and avoid its disadvantages.
Make an Open Space Workplace Work for You When You Have ADHD
Open plan workplace environments have become mainstream. These environments can be especially stressful if you have ADHD. But, by understanding how these environments exacerbate ADHD symptoms, you can take steps to help lower the impact on your productivity.