With ADHD motivation, or rather, the lack of motivation, is a huge symptom of ADHD. Understanding why you can’t get into action can help. By taking the judgment out of the equation, you can tackle …
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ADHD in the Classroom
Teachers have their hands full no matter what. Put 20+ elementary-age children in a room together and see for yourself. Every one of them has a unique personality, temperament, way of interacting with others, and …
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Executive Functioning: Organization in ADHD
What is Executive Functioning? To help explain why someone with ADHD often struggles with organization, it is easiest to look to the construct of executive functions. Developed by Dr. Thomas Brown, of Smart but Stuck: …
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Happiness in Two Steps
You have ambition, you have drive, and you even have a plan. So, how come you aren’t totally pumped? Often, we think that if we only knew what we wanted then the rest would just …
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ADHD on a Budget
ADHD on a budget isn’t easy. Inattention and impulsivity can be difficult characteristics to have when it comes to managing money. Many of my clients with ADHD have great financial difficulties but most are significantly …
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Different ADHD types
ADHD types are found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). The medical community relies on this manual to diagnose all things mental. It is put out by the American …
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Cleaning is Often an ADHD Challenge
Cleaning is often an ADHD challenge. It’s one of those activities that can utterly bring an otherwise motivated busy individual to a complete standstill. I have paralysis when tasked with the demonic CHORE of cleaning …
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Ready for Action!
ACTION in ADHD Folks in general may understand this concept, but for most people with ADHD it is not obvious. Preparing to focus on something that HAS to get done is not only helpful but …
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Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is the concept of embracing the differences in our brain wiring. John Elder Robison, author of Look Me In The Eye: My Life With Asperger’s, wrote an article for Psychology Today, in which he describes, …
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ADHD and Power
This month, I’m exploring the idea of power. I was thinking about one of the things I learned from my mentor coach, Jille Bartolome…that money, time, and energy are all forms of power. That’s a fascinating …
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