Trying to figure out more about ADHD causes, symptoms and diagnosis? Confused from all the information on the internet? It can be frustrating trying to find information you need and can trust. There is a lot of hype out there, making it almost impossible at times to separate the wheat from the chaff. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. After endless amounts of time googling I bet you are often left confused,… Continue reading…
Take These Three Steps to Reduce Your ADHD Symptoms
I know you’ve heard before that you should… What if you also thought of these as a means to treat your ADHD and make things easier? Yes, easier. Would you want to invest more time and energy trying to improve in these areas? While medication can form the cornerstone of a treatment plan for ADHD, expanding your notion of what it means to treat your ADHD can open up the doors to include other… Continue reading…
ADHD and The Power of… Pausing
If you are an adult with ADHD, you probably have countless examples of times when you wish you were more intentional. Maybe you spoke or acted sooner than you would have liked – you were impulsive. Alternatively, your daily planning consisted of whatever came to mind. So, after the fact you end up thinking… For all of these instances and more I want to introduce you to the power of the pause. You will… Continue reading…
Three Keys That Will Make Managing Your ADHD Easier
Whether you are newly diagnosed or just deciding to tackle your ADHD in a more strategic way, congratulations! Congratulations?! Yes, I think you deserve kudos because the journey you are about to embark on is uncertain and will certainly be challenging. In spite of this, you decided to go down this path now because you want to make your life easier in the long run. There are no guarantees, of course. But with time, effort,… Continue reading…
Managing Your ADHD While Managing Life’s Ups and Downs
“Seems like a lot of work. Maybe I’m tired–it’s getting late–but I’d like things to be easier not harder. I feel I’ll never catch-up. Maybe that’s where I’m stuck – Does it matter?” I received this comment in response to a recent article, 5 Steps To Working With Your ADHD – Without The Struggle. I think all of us, especially adults with ADHD, can really empathize with this reader! Even though making changes may… Continue reading…
ADHD and Strengthening Your Willpower – You Can Do It!
Learning how to manage your willpower will help you work with your ADHD. Really. You may be thinking, “I don’t want to hear this. I’m tired of hearing that I just need more willpower. I have ADHD!” Hang with me for a bit. I’m not talking about the version of willpower where you are told to “just try harder” or “just do it.” That won’t work for you. Because the challenges you experience exerting self… Continue reading…
ADHD And Steps To A Growth Mindset
If you have not read my last post, ADHD and The Mindset For Success, I suggest giving that a read before continuing on. In that post I shared a little bit about the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. And suggested that having a growth mindset is a key part of working effectively with your ADHD. I’m pretty sure most of you will buy into this suggestion. But just buying into the… Continue reading…
ADHD and The Super Fuel for Follow Through
I bet you can think of at least one task on your plate right now that you have very little interest in tackling. And some, even you, may assume that, if you are not following through, it must not be important to you. Not true! For adults with ADHD there are many explanations for losing interest in a task that has value for you. This last explanation is often overlooked. But, for adults with… Continue reading…
Is This Normal or Do I Have Undiagnosed ADHD?
Below is an excerpt from a letter that I recently received (and was given permission to post) along with my response. I decided to include it here, as it is such a common question and might be of interest to you, too. Hi Marla, I’ve really been identifying with everything you and your testimonials have been saying on your website, but I’ve never been diagnosed myself. For years as a university student I… Continue reading…
ADHD and Sleep: Are You Getting A Good Night’s Sleep?
When it comes to sleep and ADHD, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest a greater occurrence of sleep problems in adults with ADHD than the general population. We also know that lack of sleep can make your ADHD symptoms (challenges with focus and attention) worse. So, if you have sleep issues, it is important that you address them as part of a holistic treatment plan for your ADHD. Whatever your challenges with… Continue reading…