In the article Understanding and Managing Your ADD: Change Can Happen…., I introduced the Six Stages of Change. I explored this model further in the article Managing Your ADD Takes Time and Planning. If you have not already, I suggest reading both of these before continuing. Stage 5 – Maintenance When you reach the Maintenance Stage, you have already put a great deal of emotional and mental energy into making the commitment to managing your… Continue reading…
Managing Your ADHD Takes Time and Planning
I introduced the Six Stages of Change in the previous article, Understanding and Managing Your ADD: Change Can Happen…. If you haven’t read it yet, I suggest you read it before continuing. Then read on to continue learning about the Stages of Change. Can You See Choices. Everyday, we make choices. Depending on the circumstances, we are more or less conscious of the implications of our daily decisions. Sometimes, we have no idea of what… Continue reading…
ADD and Transitions: Do You Know How to Make the Ride Smoother?
Transitions of any type can be challenging for many with ADD. On a micro level, the challenge is shifting focus from one task to another. With the onset of Fall, a different type of transition came to mind for me. This type of change comes with a significant occurrence in one’s life, like moving, starting a new job, beginning a new relationship or starting school. Just this past weekend, I was talking to another… Continue reading…