Tips to help you Have Happier Holidays this year! No matter what you celebrate, or when, I’m willing to bet that you really could use a hand . . . Now! While a holiday can be filled with fun and excitement, many of us also find it to be a great source of stress. The…
No matter where in the world you are, the odds are very good that you’re in need of some quality down time to recharge and refresh, right about … Now! There are a lot of reasons many of us with ADHD don’t get enough—don’t take enough—down time to recharge and refresh. Some of it may…
It’s Right Now. Do You Know Where Your Goals Are? For those of you who are too young to remember, when I was growing up, there was a public service announcement that came on the television every evening that said, “It’s 10 o’clock! Do you know where your children are?” It served as a good reminder to parents…
No matter where you are in the world, chances are that you’re under more stress right now that normal. Between natural and man-made disasters, economics, politics, the coronavirus outbreak, and everything else that’s going on around you, there’s a lot to deal with, and life doesn’t stop coming at you while you’re trying to cope….
This extra day in a leap-year February is really a gift of time! When it comes to ADHD Time Management, extra time is the equivalent of finding cash in a card from your Aunt when you didn’t expect it, or the unexpected crisp $20 bill in the pocket of your jeans. Or waking up to…
As the New Year looms in front of you, take a look at your schedule, your list of things to do, and your commitments. What do you see that your commitments have in common with each other? My very educated guess (from decades of working with adults with ADHD/ADD) is that not too many of…
Whether you are the parent of a school-age child with ADHD or an adult looking to make change yourself, these back-to-school tips have something for everyone! 1. Be a part of your child’s team at school. Whether your child has a Section 504 Plan, an IEP, or neither, it is essential to his school success…
As the New Year looms in front of us, I want you to take a look at your schedule, your list of things to do, and your resolutions and goals. What do you see that your commitments have in common with each other? My very knowledgeable guess (from years of coaching adults with ADD and parents)…
As an ADD Coach, one of the most common complaints I hear from clients is about difficulty being on time: for work, for appointments, for meetings, and even for fun events. It is stressful for us, frustrating for others, and can cause problems in personal as well as professional relationships. For parents, our out-the-door struggles…
In today’s world, we’re all under increased stress. Most of us feel we have no time to slow down. Our schedules and calendars are jam-packed, and we often live our lives at a frantic pace. Stress can come from a myriad of sources: work, school, relationships, financial pressures, and health concerns. Stress is actually not…