Did You Know? The ADD Coach Is Procrastinating
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Did You Know? The ADD Coach Is Procrastinating

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Time Management, Blog

I am afraid, however, that I have come down with a serious case of procrastination. I am working on big project that I am determined to complete in the next couple of weeks. Here is the deal. I have been dragging my feet on this one. So, I think I need to be accountable to you. When I decided to publish the newsletter on weekly basis, I told everyone. Then, you know what? I did it. So, in addition to telling you that I am going to finish it, I’m going to answer the questions that I might give to you, if you were “dragging your feet.” Am I meeting the deadlines for the actions toward my goals? No If I am not meeting my…

If You Have AD/HD, Do You Follow These Seven Steps?
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If You Have AD/HD, Do You Follow These Seven Steps?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Communication, Blog

Can you remember a situation where you believe that you have been clear in your communication, and listened carefully to the other person? Yet, you still left the encounter feeling frustrated, angry, sad or demoralized? In typical AD/HD fashion, you may start ruminating about the incident to the extent that it takes up so much of your “head space” that you have little time to think of anything else. It may even end up affecting how you operate in your day to day life. You may find that you: are unable to concentrate on other tasks. have problems sleeping and eating. become “edgy” with friends, family members colleagues and, even strangers you encounter during your day. and, perhaps, stop doing your self-care routines, like exercising….

ADD – AD/HD: What is The Truth?
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ADD – AD/HD: What is The Truth?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Symptoms & Diagnosis, Blog

The sources of information regarding AD/HD are vast, and the accompanying information is seemingly limitless. Those of you who have spent a considerable about of time attempting to learn about AD/HD already know this. If you have AD/HD, the experience of sorting through the never ending threads of information can be overwhelming, confusing and even frustrating at times. First, when embarking on this journey to educate yourself about AD/HD, there is the need to delineate which among all the sources are credible. Then there is the need to discern from the sources which among the “stories” that circulate are fact, opinion or just plain fiction. Some of you may find the journey of “separating the wheat from the chaff” an enjoyable process. Others may find…

ADHD – ADD: The Communication Conundrum
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ADHD – ADD: The Communication Conundrum

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Communication, Blog

Many of us with AD/HD have bouts of miscommunication, which may be attributed to how our AD/HD symptoms, like impulsiveness, inattention and being sensitive, may manifest themselves.While we may work hard to ensure that we are understood, we can end up feeling misunderstood at times. It can be quite a quandary, and may take some time to unravel. In fact, it may seem almost like a chicken and egg scenario. In this post I am focusing on an area where we have the most control, ourselves. While it can be quite challenging to work on ourselves, it can also be easier than trying to change those things that are external to us. We may have adopted counterproductive patterns of communication that have persisted, though they…

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Do You Want To Know What Is Not Serious About ADHD?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Tools & Strategies, Blog

It is time to take a break from the seriousness of AD/HD and share a funny story. While it certainly helps to be resolute in tackling the challenges of our AD/HD symptoms, it also is beneficial to approach them with a sense of humor. I'll offer a story of my own. Yesterday, as we were leaving the house to run some errands, I noticed that I was becoming anxious that I would forget to do all of the errands; there were three. So, I wrote them down and slipped them into my pocket. Feeling much better, I joined my daughter in the car, where she had been waiting for me. By the way, she often waits in the car, so that I have a chance…

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Who Is In Your Lineup Today?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

Last week, I suggested that asking for assistance will help you to move more efficiently toward your goals. As promised, this week I am highlighting what I consider to be often undervalued forms of help. Some of my suggestions may end up surprising you! The type of support you seek, of course, will be dependent on what you need. However, regardless of the type of help you are looking for, the objectives are the same; without a doubt, you want to receive support, motivation and constructive feedback. As you consider the type of help you might find useful, think also about who you might ask to be on your team. Of course, you only want to ask those people with whom you want to work….

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Did You Know That Slowing Down Is The New Going Fast?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Organization, ADHD Time Management, Blog

For many of us with ADHD, when there is a lot on our plate, our initial reaction is to move faster. After all we have a lot to do, right? So, we go from one task to the next like Speed Racer. We may do some of the following in our efforts to get “stuff” done. going from task to task without actually completing any one of them transitioning to a new task and then forgetting where we left off on the prior task voluntarily adding more to an already overfull plate and then getting upset that we have too much to do becoming frustrated when it seems that “nothing” is getting done avoiding doing work that is challenging by doing, perhaps, less important, easier…

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What Could You Accomplish With A Little Help?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Organization, ADHD Treatment Options, Blog

Why would you want to ask for help? The simplest answer is that there is a goal that you would like to achieve that is seemingly elusive, right now; you may or may not have an idea of what is getting in your way. What goal do you have that seems to be eluding you? Would you be willing to ask for help if doing so would increase the possibility that your dream could become a reality? You may be in the dreaming stages about something that you would like to make real or you may: be in the stages of thinking about concrete steps. have taken a step or several and are stumped as to what to do next. have taken a few missteps…

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Do You Want To Be More Intentional Today?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Organization, Blog

Thinking and writing about values is one of my favorite topics for several reasons: It reminds me of how essential it is for me to remind myself of what is important to me, my values. It also helps to inform my work with my clients. It reminds me that my work with my clients is about helping them live their lives based on their values. That is, the purpose of helping them accomplish their goals and the tasks that support these goals is to help them “live their values.” It is not about just crossing “to do” items off a list. It also serves as a cue that I want to be mindful of this each and every day. When I woke this yesterday morning,…

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ADD – AD/HD: Is The Use Of Electronic Media Stealing Your Time?

ByMarla Cummins ADHD Time Management, Blog

      One of challenges that many people with AD/HD deal with is spending more time than they would like using electronic media, including television, the internet, video games and, yes, even text messaging. For some, it can even be considered an addiction. When people are addicted, they are not able to limit their use, in spite of the deleterious consequences. In most cases, however, it is possible to employ various strategies to limit use to an acceptable level. What is considered acceptable will vary from person to person, as it is dependent on how each person wants to spend their time. My comments are intended for the latter group of people.