Woman appearing overwhelmed and tired at a desk—visual representation of ADHD burnout.
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What ADHD Burnout Really Feels Like—and Looks Like

If you’re dealing with ADHD burnout, and lately everything feels harder, it might be more than your usual run-of-the-mill tiredness. I was on Zoom with a client the other day, and she looked tired, for sure. But it was more than that. She seemed worn out and discouraged. So when I asked about a project…

Making the Right Choices: Are You Clear in Your Heart and Your Head?
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Making the Right Choices: Are You Clear in Your Heart and Your Head?

This past week, I was given some unsolicited parenting advice from someone that I do not know well. Now you may think that this post is going to be about my response to this person. And in years past that may have been the case. Not this time… What surprised and delighted me was that…

ADD- ADHD: Have You Forgotten How Much You Need This?
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ADD- ADHD: Have You Forgotten How Much You Need This?

It has been quite some time since I have thought about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It came to mind as I was thinking about Dr. Hallowell and his writings about the importance of connection in treating ADD. Then I started thinking about my own need to for connection. Recharging vs. Connecting I began questioning my…

ADD – ADHD: See How You Can Exit the Frustration Highway Quicker!
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ADD – ADHD: See How You Can Exit the Frustration Highway Quicker!

The other day my daughter and I were at Target shopping for her camp supplies. I had my list, and was fairly certain that a behemoth store like Target would have most of what was on my list. Frustration! So, imagine my surprise when a clerk told me that the store did not carry tooth…

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What is “ADD-Like” Behavior?

An old friend recently presented me with a “business proposal” (see below). I decided, with his permission, to respond in a public forum because I think others will be interested in this discussion. …your references to ADD (while it’s your specialty) appear to be targeted at those already diagnosed. What about those cases undiagnosed, or…

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Not All Inspiration Needs To Lead To Perspiration

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…