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Holding Judgment Whenever I go to a movie I have to remind myself to suspend my disbelief. When I catch myself thinking something like, “that would never happen,” I stop. And remind myself that, if I could let go, and immerse myself in the moment, something may resonates with me. If I allow this to happen, I might feel differently or think differently for a bit. Maybe I just have a really good laugh. When I forget to let go, I miss out.

I am a worrier – my ability to focus my attention on the worry de jour  is really quite exceptional. While people who know me well, already know this, others are often surprised to learn this. As you know, having difficulty being able to focus when and where you want is one of the hallmark symptoms of ADD. And feeling inordinately anxious, stressed or worried can make it only  harder to concentrate where you want. I will always be a worrier, but there are several strategies that I use that allow me to move through these times more quickly, so that my ability to attend to other aspects of my life is not severely compromised. I offer these to you.