By Linda Walker Do you resist planning? Do you worry that it’ll rob you of your spontaneity or creativity? Do you think it’ll make your days predictable and boring? On the contrary, planning will set you free. Thinking strategically about …
By Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., PCC Sometimes, as an adult with ADHD, things can feel quite intense. When we try to make friends and build relationships, it’s not so simple for us to just “reach out.” We tend to negatively perceive …
by Bruce Eastman The past few weeks I’ve been feeling blue and discouraged. I haven’t been able to get rid of thoughts of “You’ve always failed because of your impulsive and other ADHD behavior.” Every day this past week I …
Interview by Judy Brenis “Don’t try harder, try different,” says Jeff Copper, President of DIG Coaching, and founder of Attention Talk Radio, Attention Talk Video and Attention Talk News. Be Open to the Outrageous According to Copper, the problem for …
by Judy Brenis Rick Green has been a champion of adults with ADHD for many years. He recently announced his retirement from TotallyADD.com, a website for adults with ADHD he founded. One of his wishes upon retirement has come true, …
By Becky Wheeler My ADHD clients often seek help with planning, time management, and accountability. They each struggle with remembering appointments and completing tasks on time. But the causes and solutions to these obstacles are as unique as they are. …
By Jolanda Keida Every year, I promise I will be diligent. I’ll get everything done on time. Tree, lights, cards, presents. Last year it was two out of four. (I remember only because of the time stamp on my tree …
There’s always been a stigma with mental health. But within the BIPOC communities, it’s exponentially more profound. And people in my community not living up to their potential due to this stigma has almost become a proverb. I always struggled …
It’s hard to believe that before ADDA, I never had a genuine connection with another person. I knew I didn’t fit in at school. I knew I didn’t fit in at college. Once I discovered I had lost interest in …
By Dan Pryor I love helping my colleagues. Saying “yes” makes me feel important. And it pleases them. But sometimes I over-commit because I like saying yes. Volunteering provides opportunities to participate in fun, energizing or very important projects. But …