ADHD & Time-blindness
Q: Can a person be diagnosed with ADHD, predominately inattentive presentation, without the presentation of time blindness? Or does time-blindness need to be present for ADHD to be diagnosed? Liz’s Answer: Time Blindness is the terminology we use for the executive function challenges many of us face when it comes to managing our time. Time […]
How Do I Find a Job I’ll Excel At?
Q: I am looking for a career coach who can help me find a job I will be good at. I am dyslexic and had ADHD. It’s hard finding a job that I would excel in. Liz’s Answer: Finding work we love is tough, but it’s also particularly important when you are living with ADHD. […]
Workplace Accommodations: What do I ask for?
Q: I’m a professional woman with lifelong ADHD. Recently, I had to reach out to our corporate accommodations department for help addressing some workplace issues directly resulting from my ADHD symptoms. As this is the first time I’ve ever taken this route, I want to learn as much as I can about approaching this at […]
What can I do for my racing thoughts at night?
Liz’s Answer: Aaaahhhh I know exactly what you mean by racing thoughts. I am not an expert at sleep but I have have a few tools that help me. First, choose a consistent bed time. I actually have an alarm to tell me it’s time to go to my room. Next, create a ritual. For […]
Three Practical Hacks for Your Financial Health
In today’s Rena-Fi’cation session, we’re going to get practical. As a group, adults with ADHD are dealing with an extra layer of complication. You ignore that at your peril. This might be a good time for you to take a few moments […]
ADHD-Friendly Financial Management? Yes! And It’s Not What You Think
ADHDers experience serious financial problems at four times the rate of the general population. It’s not because we can’t balance a checkbook. ADHD does not affect your intelligence. You are NOT stupid (or lazy)! Are you ready to “Rena-Fi” your understanding of financial behavior? You know those drawings where at first you see one image […]
Who Is Richard Webster?
What’s a financial education platform like Rena-Fi, Inc. (Rena-Fi) have to do with ADDA, or ADHD for that matter? As I sit down to write this I’m honestly overwhelmed by the emotional content of the topic. Rena-Fi has other affiliate partners. It’s a smart thing to do for a business. But this is different. I’m […]
TADD 2018 – Rebalance / Reset / Re-envision…. is the Name of Game to Manage the Emotional and Mental Distress of ADHD
And if you enjoyed today’s TADD Talk, you’ll want to learn more about what James has to offer. James Ochoa, LPC, author of Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD, is founder and director of The Life Empowerment Center in Austin, TX. James offers action-focused counseling and executive coaching to help his clients discover […]
TADD 2018 – ADHD and Hypersensitivities
We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Terry Matlen discusses “ADHD and Hypersensitivities” Enjoy! And if you enjoyed today’s TADD Talk, […]
TADD 2018 – Overcoming anxiety so you live more confidently
We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Sharon Saline, Psy.D. discusses “Overcoming anxiety so you live more confidently” Enjoy! And if […]