Are there special considerations for ADHD adults working at home? There’s no dearth of articles about working at home right now, for sure. And you can find some really good suggestions. At the same time, it’s helpful to recognize how your ADHD may impact your ability to work at home, especially under the current conditions….
Do you know these 5 techniques ADHD adults use when bored? First, if you haven’t already, check out my last post The 3 Facts You Want to Know About ADHD and Boredom. In that article, I covered the reasons why ADHD adults may feel bored more often and more acutely than their neurotypical peers. All…
If you’re an adult with ADHD, then it’s likely you’re all too familiar with the feeling of boredom. It’s that restless feeling, sometimes intense and almost painful when you just don’t feel engaged. And you need to find something interesting to do. Now! If you can find something meaningful to you to do in those…
You need to come up with an idea on the spot. Maybe somebody asks you a question in a meeting or you want to come up with an idea for a gift. But your ADHD brain freezes. The seconds tick by and you become more and more overwhelmed. You have nothing, nada, zilch. If you’re…
So, you’re wondering why ADHD adults get easily frustrated and angry, right? If this is one of your challenges, I’m not surprised. As it is often a topic of discussion in my individual and group coaching sessions. In fact, recently a client asked whether it was “possible for frustration not to be their dominant emotion.”…
Whether diagnosed later in life as an adult or in childhood, many ADHD adults are curious about the differences between ADHD in adults and children. And I bet you’re curious about the answers to some of these questions, as well. I hope the brief answers below will pique your curiosity take a deeper dive and…
Thinking flexibly, also called cognitive flexibility, is the ability to shift gears, see things in more than one way. And can be a challenge for ADHD adults, no doubt. Yet, learning how to do this — avoid stuck thinking — is a critical skill for ADHD adults to be successful in both their personal and…
ADHD adults make mistakes just like everyone else. You will do something whether it is “an action, decision, or judgment that produces an unwanted or unintentional result.” And you may wonder on occasion, “How can I stop screwing up?!” Well, of course, it’s impossible to avoid making mistakes. You know this. Yet, you may beat…
Learning what to do with your negative thoughts and feelings and treating your ADHD go hand in hand. I know you want to learn how to work with your ADHD so you can leverage your strengths and manage the ADHD symptoms that get in your way. And sometimes you need to exert control to do…
You want to know how ADHD coaching helps adults. Maybe you’ve decided you want to work with a coach to treat your ADHD. Alternatively, you might just be curious as you begin considering your options for treatment. In either case, you want to know the specific benefits you will receive if you take this route,…