Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 3
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Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 3

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

Being able to follow through on your values as they relate to money, the topic of my last post, can be a challenge if you are an Adult with ADHD. So, it is particularly important that you have the right structures in place. Because structures are the bridge between your intentions and the finish line, and will make follow through on your financial goals easier. But I know that, even though ADHD may be the common denominator for those who are reading this article, the financial challenges are varied. Consequently, some of the challenges and suggested solutions apply to you and others don’t. My hope is that this article will serve as a starting point for you to dig deeper into those areas that are…

Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 2
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Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 2

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  Emotions and money was the subject of the last post. A suggestion. Read that one, Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 1, if you have not already. Then, if managing your money with greater ease is one of your goals, the next step is getting clarity around your values as they relate to money. But maybe you are thinking, “I don’t need to read about emotions and values. What I need is “real help” getting a handle on my spending, budgeting, investing, saving and paying bills on time, etc. Real life money stuff… I get it. You want to cut to the chase… If you don’t already have a good enough handle on these money matters, you want to deal with them…

Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 1
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Adult ADHD and Money – Personal Finance Part 1

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  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 handle on your finances, you may assume your challenges with finances are due to the same executive function challenges that impact other aspects of your life. And, in part, this is true, for sure. In fact, if you Google “ADHD and money,” you’ll find lots of articles on budgeting, planning, controlling spending – money management. This makes sense because these are the topics many adults with ADHD, and perhaps you,…

Want To Become The Best Version of Yourself, Too?
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Want To Become The Best Version of Yourself, Too?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  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 what you do when something is broken. You fix it, right? But what if you decided you were not broken? What if instead you were able to adopt the perspective that you just operated differently? What if you decided to rely more on your strengths? Your approach to managing your ADHD could look quite different. Talents That Come Naturally To You The key to managing your ADHD is to  identify,…

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Tips to Help ADHD Adults Choose the Right Task Manager

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  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 food for thought. Because, while you absolutely need a container for your tasks, it does not matter what kind you choose. Paper Planners For ADHD Adults If you prefer paper, Planner Pad is a good option. As you think about your options, you might want to consider: What do you need in your paper planner? Electronic Planners for The Way Adults with ADHD Think If you are opting for an…

ADHD and 20 Ways to Remember What You Want
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ADHD and 20 Ways to Remember What You Want

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  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 a better memory, you can adopt workarounds to help you remember what you need and minimize your frustration. Below I’ve curated a lengthy list of possible options you can apply to the various situations in your life. And, if you can think of more, please share below. Short Term and Long Term Memory First, a little bit about why you may have such a hard time remembering information at the…

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Adult ADHD Product Review – ADD CrusherTM

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  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 when it comes to taking in and using information to make changes in our lives. That is why it is so refreshing to hear Alan’s voice among those reaching out to help adults manage their ADHD. Among all the available credible and useful ADHD resources the ADD Crusher series definitely makes an important contribution. It may be just what you are looking for! There are a few reasons why the…

Getting Strategies and Tools To Work With Your ADHD
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Getting Strategies and Tools To Work With Your ADHD

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

  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, if you are like many adults with ADHD, you may try to address your challenges without first considering what would work best for your style, preferences… and, yes, brain wiring. And when you don’t see immediate improvements in your ability to follow through on what you’ve read or heard works for “everyone else,” you may say… Maybe you need to take a step back… I Can Implement “It” Like Everyone…

Willing To Give Up Comfort and Control To Manage Your ADHD?
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Willing To Give Up Comfort and Control To Manage Your ADHD?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

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 psychologist Noel Burch’s Four Stages of Learning model we all progress from incompetence to competence when learning a new skill. Like my experience with the fish tank, in learning to manage your ADHD you will also progress through these stages of learning. Unconscious Incompetence In the first stage, Unconscious Incompetence, “we don’t know what we don’t know.” Clearly, I was at this stage when I agreed to having a fish…

Managing Your ADHD With The Right Tool
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Managing Your ADHD With The Right Tool

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

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 new technologies, new systems, new strategies… the next “shiny penny.”  As an adult with ADHD this may feed your need for stimulation, while also making the process of choosing the right tool from among the many options even more challenging. Yet coupled with the right strategy, the right tool can certainly help you. My intention in providing you this list is to help you think about how the various types…