I was at a meeting where the discussion turned to whether or not people with AD/HD should disclose to people at work that they have AD/HD. I came away thinking that, well, it depends. Sorry, but this is an area that does not lend itself to easy answers. Read More
As an adult with ADD and a former teacher, I feel comfortable sharing the letter below. My intent is in keeping with what I believe is the intent of the author, a good laugh! As you know from my previous post, laughter is healthy as long as it is not meant to demean anyone. Read More
Do you have trouble getting up in the morning? Read More
I love to laugh. People who know me can attest to the fact my laugh can be, well, loud. Read More
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S. If you are celebrating, you may be looking forward to it as an opportunity to give thanks for all that you are grateful for in your life. At the same time, you may be feeling some trepidation because you are anticipating the potential for discord that can happen when families gather. Notice how you feel about spending the holiday with family and/or friends when you hold either thought, grateful or potential for discord. Read More
We can choose how we spend our time, even more than some of us are willing to recognize. In doing so, we may also need to decide how much control we are willing to give up in order to do what is most important to us with our time. That is, we may be able to make a change, but may choose not to because that is not how we want to spend our time. Remember, we cannot do it all! Read More
Have you thought about ADD Group Coaching? Starting in February, you will have the opportunity to join a group of like minded individuals, while working toward your individual goals. As space is limited, if you are interested, please contact me soon. Read More
Is ADHD a gift or a disability? This question has been the topic of many discussions in the ADHD community. Before I address this question, in typical ADHD fashion, I want to address a related question that I find more interesting, which is: Read More
For those of us who appreciate the value of credible studies to back up what we know intuitively, you will find value in the article, “Procrastinating Again? How to Kick the Habit,” which can be found in the November issue of Scientific American. This may make you a believer in the need to plan in order to counter the tendency to procrastinate. Read More
In my last blog entry I wrote about making the decision of whether to disclose to your boss and/or colleagues that you have AD/HD. In this article, I am looking at an alternative to disclosing. Of course, you may apply these suggestions to disclosing to anyone, such as teachers/professors, friends and extended family members. Read More