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Category Archives: ADHD
ADHD Is Not An Excuse
Ever heard someone say, “ADHD is an excuse?” Me too. And yes, it’s infuriating. Here is my list of Classy Comebacks to rude comments. We won’t even go into all the reasons why the above statement is inaccurate. Usually the people that say it are the ones struggling with their own ADHD symptoms and […]
How To Overcome Perfectionism When You Have ADHD
**This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may be paid a small commission. Did you know that women with ADHD can be, and often are, perfectionists!? I’ve done a startling amount of research on ADHD in women and I have become particularly interested in how we can better manage our […]
4 Huge Reasons Why Facebook Is the Worst for ADHD
ADHD and Facebook are not a good combination. In fact, after some research I’ve become convinced that Facebook is pretty much the worst thing for ADHD…ever. Just to be clear, I use Facebook to communicate with friends and family and to house two different groups. (for now) I’ve written about executive function for years, and […]
ADHD And The Need For Control
ADHD and Control. This is the thing – With ADHD we often feel like we cannot control ourselves. So some of us search for things we can control. When I was eleven my stepfather died unexpectedly, and my mother was thrust into single parenthood. As such she sought help with her two children, and my brother […]
Is Procrastination Related To ADHD?
I was going to write an article about the ADHD brain and procrastinating. But then I thought, “Nah, I need to keep researching and reading, then I’ll be ready.” So I kept researching and reading. While doing so I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Kim Kensington of procrastinationdoctor.com do an interview during the Women’s […]
Your Guide To Emotional Management With ADHD
Emotional management is not something you are born with. And people with ADHD often feel emotions more intensely than others. Source Up until the age of about three, we are completely dependent on our parents to regulate for us. Development of self-regulation skills continues throughout our childhood and into our early 20’s. But […]
Is ADHD Coaching and Support Right For You?
I provide ADHD group coaching and support. Consequently, this post is probably a really bad business move for me. Working with clients, I have seen two basic attitudes about life with ADHD. Some of us immediately jump in and make the best of it. (coaching, therapy, education) While others become overwhelmed and stuck looking for […]
Your Top 5 ADHD Questions Answered
I get emails. Lots and lots of emails. Every day. Mostly from women, but I do get some from men as well. Almost every one of these emails contains a question about ADHD. Some ask several questions because the information they seek is not always easy to find. I love researching and answering, but unfortunately, […]
An Absurdly Easy Solution To Your Poor Working Memory
I remember when I was a kid, I would sit in math class and take these detailed notes about how to do whatever type of math we were learning. Frankly, no matter what it was it was lost on me. Algebra, trig or geometry, it didn’t matter. You know why? Because no matter how […]
