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Diet and ADD: How Can Eating Carbs Help?
ByMarla Cummins January 22, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

While my expertise is in ADD, not in the complexities of nutrition or the chemistry of food, I have learned a fair amount about the effects of eating specific types of food on ADD symptoms. So, over the next few post, I will share what I know. While it may appear that I am equivocating, it is important to note that, while supported by some research, most of what is known about ADD and diet is anecdotal. Therefore, it is important that you practice due diligence in figuring out the right diet for yourself. You may need to experiment before finding the right balance. If you are unsure about the right diet, engage the support of a nutritionist. A nutritionist can help you distill the…

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Not All Inspiration Needs To Lead To Perspiration
ByMarla Cummins January 20, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Organization, ADHD Time Management, Blog

Got ideas? If you have ADD, chances are ideas flow fast and furious. And this ability to generate a wealth of ideas may be a tremendous asset for you. It may allow you to: think of multiple interesting solutions to problems. synthesize and interpret information in a unique way. envision many future paths. However, being able to generate so many ideas can become a hindrance to effectively following through on any one path.

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Is Forgetfulness Getting in Your Way?
ByMarla Cummins January 17, 2010May 14, 2025 ADHD Organization, ADHD Time Management, Blog

I Forgot. Whenever I catch myself saying, “I forgot,” then I remember. I remember that I shouldn’t rely on my brain to retain information and expect that I will be able to access it at precisely the moment I need it. Over time I have come to accept this. And I have worked hard to find a work around for my particular wiring. It is not about making excuses – it is about accepting what is and finding solutions. Here is what is on my mind as I write this:

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ADHD Tools & Strategies | Blog

Knowledge Can Empower You
ByMarla Cummins January 6, 2010June 9, 2025 ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

According Sir Francis Bacon, “knowledge is power.” A few weeks ago I wrote about a free web based financial tool, Mint.com. It truly is an amazing tool in that it gives you tons of information. Using this tool you can view all of your financial accounts in one location. And they are updated instantaneously when you log into the site! The potential impact of this tool can be seen in the comment below. changed my life (in that it shows me how i spend badly, not that i actually changed my spending). BUT I DO LOVE IT! As this comment succinctly illustrates, information can only empower you to the extent that you use it; the reader did not use the information to make any changes….

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Happy New Year! It’s An Idea, A Wish, A Resolution – You Decide…
ByMarla Cummins December 29, 2009May 14, 2025 ADHD Organization, ADHD Time Management, Blog

It is almost the New Year. For some, that means it is time to establish New Year’s Resolutions, like losing weight getting out of debt getting fit spending more time with family reducing stress going to school getting a new job To be honest, New Years Resolutions do not work for me. I find it easier to allow my commitments to my personal growth to happen in a more organic fashion. That is, I may have a lot of ideas percolating, and then one day I make a decision, a resolution. Then I make a plan. This works for me.

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ADHD Communication | Blog

Do You Need To Take A Breath Before Making Your Next Decision?
ByMarla Cummins December 23, 2009May 14, 2025 ADHD Communication, Blog

Making decisions in the moment can be challenging for many with ADD. For some types of decisions you may only need a few moments to assess a situation, and determine what would work best for you. How often do you make decisions too quickly? What if you took extra breath?

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ADHD Organization | Blog

What Are You Going To Do If…?
ByMarla Cummins December 21, 2009May 14, 2025 ADHD Organization, Blog

A Question That Helps Answering your “what if” questions could help you envision what you will do in different contexts or it could serve to immobilize you. As I was deciding to leave the “comfort” of a full time job with benefits to start my own business, I asked an endless series of what ifs. What if I did not earn enough to support us? What if I did not save enough for retirement? What if I could not find affordable health insurance? What if starting my own business introduced too much uncertainly into my daughter’s life? What if I failed? What if I didn’t enjoy it?

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ADHD Symptoms & Diagnosis | Blog

Do You Want This Gift?
ByMarla Cummins December 18, 2009May 14, 2025 ADHD Symptoms & Diagnosis, Blog

What if… you gave yourself the gift of self-acceptance? What would you do with it? How do you use your energy? Would you be able to accept it graciously or would you scoff at the mere thought of it? “That is certainly not a gift for me!” If you have ADD, it may take a long time to even entertain the thought that the core of who you are is really worthy of acceptance. You may have a history of not reaching what you think is your potential. Still, you (we) are still worthy… I believe that most people are doing the best they can. In spite of “mishaps,” most people are well intentioned. What if you really believed that about yourself, not just “other” …

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The Internet Sucking Your Time? When Will Power Is Not Enough…
ByMarla Cummins December 15, 2009May 14, 2025 ADHD Organization, ADHD Time Management, Blog

Have you ever had this conversation with yourself?! The wind up… I’ll just spend a few minutes relaxing and look at the news and Facebook. Then I’ll get back to what I planned to do. 10 minutes later… I really want to read this article and then it is time to get off the computer. 30 minutes later… I should really get off. Oh, just a few more minutes… 1 hour later… Oh, sh*t!! I can’t believe I spent that much time. I really want to finish writing that report. 2 hours later… Oh, well, I guess I’ll get to it tomorrow. No, really, I have not been in your head, lately. I really was not eaves dropping on the conversation that you had between…

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Do You Know How To Use Your Anger?
ByMarla Cummins December 14, 2009May 14, 2025 ADHD Communication, Blog

Like a fire that grows beyond what you need to give you warmth and light, anger can grow beyond its ability to serve you. You can choose to use it or extinguish it. For some with ADD, anger can get in your way. Don’t let anger get in your way! Anger Is Useful Use it first! To be human means to feel anger at injustices and wrongdoing. Anger, the feeling, is not bad or good. It just is… an emotion. An emotion that can give you information, if you choose to listen.

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