Comments for Cummins Coaching & Training http://marlacummins.com Tips and Tools for Adults With ADHD Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:43:02 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on ADD – ADHD: How Are You Using Your Strengths To Get The Job Done? by Marla http://marlacummins.com/add-adhd-how-are-you-using-your-strengths-to-get-the-job-done/#comment-7217 Marla Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:43:02 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=707#comment-7217 Gene, I agree that education and self-awareness are two critical pieces in working with your ADHD. I'm glad that I was able to help you with this. And, as I always say, the decision of whether to take medication or not is very personal; I'm glad that your decision not to take is working for you! Gene, I agree that education and self-awareness are two critical pieces in working with your ADHD. I’m glad that I was able to help you with this. And, as I always say, the decision of whether to take medication or not is very personal; I’m glad that your decision not to take is working for you!

]]> Comment on ADHD and Medication: How Do I Make the Decision?! by Francine Pickus http://marlacummins.com/adhd-add-ritalin/#comment-7184 Francine Pickus Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:56:16 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4709#comment-7184 <p>Very Good as usual!  Such a tough decision--to medicate or not!!  So many pros and cons. I work with lots of families--very difficult for parents/clients to consider!</p> Very Good as usual!  Such a tough decision–to medicate or not!!  So many pros and cons. I work with lots of families–very difficult for parents/clients to consider!

]]> Comment on ADD – ADHD: How Are You Using Your Strengths To Get The Job Done? by Gene Sullivan http://marlacummins.com/add-adhd-how-are-you-using-your-strengths-to-get-the-job-done/#comment-7139 Gene Sullivan Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:35:21 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=707#comment-7139 <p>Hi, Read the preceeding stuff. No Adderall for 2 mo. I feel good about that. Lack of adderall is easily apparent when I'm emotional. I do recognize this at the moment and am able to control myself, mostly. I rely on education to see myself in that moment. "Education" translates to self awareness learned with your help and everyone's help. Gene</p> Hi, Read the preceeding stuff. No Adderall for 2 mo. I feel good about that. Lack of adderall is easily apparent when I'm emotional. I do recognize this at the moment and am able to control myself, mostly. I rely on education to see myself in that moment. "Education" translates to self awareness learned with your help and everyone's help. Gene

]]> Comment on ADHD and Productivity: Do You Have The Right Tools?! by Marla http://marlacummins.com/adhd-productivity-tools-correctly/#comment-6768 Marla Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:22:19 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4604#comment-6768 Julie, I'm so glad that the content in my newsletters is proving useful to you. I agree support and structure are critical in creating a successful business. I wish you all the best in all of your endeavors! Marla Julie,
I’m so glad that the content in my newsletters is proving useful to you. I agree support and structure are critical in creating a successful business. I wish you all the best in all of your endeavors!
Marla

]]> Comment on ADHD and Productivity: Do You Have The Right Tools?! by Julie Katz http://marlacummins.com/adhd-productivity-tools-correctly/#comment-6767 Julie Katz Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:47:56 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4604#comment-6767 Hi, I just want you to know that your "newsletters" are top rate. The above piece is especially useful, and I will download it now and use it to create a plan. I am taking steps to start my own business (which has several steps laid out in order to earn certification, so there is some important structure built in), and the more time I spend on this, the more essential it is that I continue developing discipline in daily practices re all other areas of my life. If I am able to get  funding for start-up costs, good coaching will certainly be a priority. I know I have said this before, but I would love to be able to hire you. When I get up and running, I'm hoping I will be able to afford the ongoing supports that I need to manage my life well. Thank you again.   Hi,
I just want you to know that your "newsletters" are top rate. The above piece is especially useful, and I will download it now and use it to create a plan. I am taking steps to start my own business (which has several steps laid out in order to earn certification, so there is some important structure built in), and the more time I spend on this, the more essential it is that I continue developing discipline in daily practices re all other areas of my life.
If I am able to get  funding for start-up costs, good coaching will certainly be a priority. I know I have said this before, but I would love to be able to hire you. When I get up and running, I'm hoping I will be able to afford the ongoing supports that I need to manage my life well.
Thank you again.
 

]]> Comment on ADHD and Getting Things Done: Is It a Match? by Marla http://marlacummins.com/adhd-and-gtd/#comment-3481 Marla Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:26:33 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4491#comment-3481 <p>Hi Lisa, Thanks for sharing your insight, and I'm glad that you found my questions useful. I agree that doing too much at once can be a great source of discourgagement.</p> Hi Lisa, Thanks for sharing your insight, and I'm glad that you found my questions useful. I agree that doing too much at once can be a great source of discourgagement.

]]> Comment on ADHD and Getting Things Done: Is It a Match? by Lisa Peake http://marlacummins.com/adhd-and-gtd/#comment-3479 Lisa Peake Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:51:57 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4491#comment-3479 Hi Marla, I'm a productivity coach with a background in GTD. I've seen various clients where implementing the entire GTD system just isn't a fit for their personality type. I really like your questions in helping someone identify if GTD can work for them. GTD is a big commitment, despite David Allen's little note of encouragement that you "already know how to do this". People with and without ADHD should look at whether they are ready to invest in a new system, before diving into a major overhaul that could become a source of discouragement if it doesn't stick. I'd rather have my clients succeed with one tiny improvement, then on to the next. I'm guessing you're in the same boat. Hi Marla,
I'm a productivity coach with a background in GTD. I've seen various clients where implementing the entire GTD system just isn't a fit for their personality type.
I really like your questions in helping someone identify if GTD can work for them. GTD is a big commitment, despite David Allen's little note of encouragement that you "already know how to do this".
People with and without ADHD should look at whether they are ready to invest in a new system, before diving into a major overhaul that could become a source of discouragement if it doesn't stick. I'd rather have my clients succeed with one tiny improvement, then on to the next. I'm guessing you're in the same boat.

]]> Comment on Here is The First Step in Taking Control of Your Tasks by Francine Pickus http://marlacummins.com/adhd-and-to-do-list/#comment-3447 Francine Pickus Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:39:49 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4457#comment-3447 Hi Marla!  Great as usual!  My "favorite topic": Lists. Have too many--need better organizational skills. And def need to consolidate them--too many pieces of paper let alone notes I write in my date book (some of which are a priority "to do"!)  Have been immobilized to do this! May not even take too long and I may find some of those items were done (doubt it!) or may no longer be necessary (hopefully!) Have I mentioned I can do some of these tasks on my new phone?? But need to find the time to figure this out, too!  Vicious circle--but at least I would be able to get rid of most, if not all, of my post its and scraps of paper!!    Wish me luck!!  Looking forward to next article--how to begin all of this!!  Fran Hi Marla!  Great as usual!  My "favorite topic": Lists. Have too many–need better organizational skills. And def need to consolidate them–too many pieces of paper let alone notes I write in my date book (some of which are a priority "to do"!)  Have been immobilized to do this! May not even take too long and I may find some of those items were done (doubt it!) or may no longer be necessary (hopefully!) Have I mentioned I can do some of these tasks on my new phone?? But need to find the time to figure this out, too!  Vicious circle–but at least I would be able to get rid of most, if not all, of my post its and scraps of paper!!    Wish me luck!!  Looking forward to next article–how to begin all of this!!  Fran

]]> Comment on ADHD and Getting Things Done: Is It a Match? by Marla http://marlacummins.com/adhd-and-gtd/#comment-3413 Marla Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:16:29 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4491#comment-3413 <p>Below is a comment I received from one of my newsletter subscribers:</p> <p>"Thank you for your comments on "GTD". The system's assumptions sure seem to be questionable for the ADHD brain. I had purchased the book and associated material before we started coaching, and had not made any headway."</p> Below is a comment I received from one of my newsletter subscribers:

"Thank you for your comments on "GTD". The system's assumptions sure seem to be questionable for the ADHD brain. I had purchased the book and associated material before we started coaching, and had not made any headway."

]]> Comment on You Can Complete More Without Multitasking by Marla http://marlacummins.com/adhd-productivity-completion-multitasking/#comment-2916 Marla Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:24:15 +0000 http://marlacummins.com/?p=4188#comment-2916 Ruby, I agree that they do not teach time management skills very well in school. And it can be very hard to find a way that works for you. Especially, if you have ADHD. But I think most people have tasks that they need to do if they want to reach their goals. So, it is not always possible or desirable to say, "I'll get to it when I get to it." Thoughts? Thanks for commenting, Marla Ruby,
I agree that they do not teach time management skills very well in school. And it can be very hard to find a way that works for you. Especially, if you have ADHD. But I think most people have tasks that they need to do if they want to reach their goals. So, it is not always possible or desirable to say, “I’ll get to it when I get to it.” Thoughts?
Thanks for commenting,
Marla

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