Tools, systems, and strategies to help adults with ADHD take action, get organized, and follow through more consistently.
For most people money or finances, along with relationships and career, is one of those hot-button topics. What comes to mind when you think about money? Stop reading for a moment, and take 30 seconds to write down all the words that come to mind. Any surprises? If you are interested in getting a…
What do you think of when trying to manage your ADHD? When starting down the path of managing their ADHD many adults, at least in the beginning, may assume they are broken. If this is the case for you, you may focus your time and energy on trying to fix yourself. Because that is…
In the previous post, Why Adults With ADHD Need A Task Manager, I shared with you the importance of a to-do list for ADHD adults. In this post I want to help you decide what kind of container might work best for you. My hope is that, at the very least, this provides you with…
For adults with ADHD not being able to remember your intentions is what can sometimes get in the way of following through. I know from plenty of personal experience with forgetting everything from the mundane to the important it can be really frustrating. But, rather than berate yourself because you think you should have…
If you compare how Alan Brown of ADD Crusher™ and I provide information about ADHD, you will notice immediately that he and I definitely “roll” differently. And this is a great thing for the ADHD community that we both strive to support. Because, while ADHD is the common denominator, we all have different preferences…
Recently I was talking with a group of adults with ADHD. One person mentioned that when she is having challenges related to her ADHD she will take a step back before considering solutions, and remind herself, “It is my brain wiring.” This helps take her out of the realm of shame and blame. But,…
When my daughter recently asked if we could have a fish tank I eventually conceded because it seemed simple enough. I thought, “how hard could this be?” In my mind it would include a little water, a few fish and some flakes. Then voila! We would have pretty fish to look at. Right?! According to…
I am sure you have considered many different types of tools available to help you work with your ADHD. And you may have a difficult time deciding which of the many options to explore and eventually try and which to ignore or at least table. You may even find yourself attracted to the novelty of…
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……
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…