Tools Archives - Lynne Edris, Productivity & ADHD Coach

The Keys to Time-Management (Part 5): Tame Your To-Do List

ByLynne Edris September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

In this final article in my series on time management, I’ll explore how you can tame your To-do list so that you can actually get done the things you intend to get done when you intend to do them and follow through consistently! As I explained in the previous article [here], having some sort of…

The Keys to Time Management (Part 2): “Improving Your ‘Time Sight'”

ByLynne Edris September 2, 2020August 31, 2020

“Improving Your ‘Time Sight’” Struggling with Time Management is a hallmark characteristic of ADD and a Busy Brain. It’s a universal complaint among the individuals who come to my coaching practice for help. And, honestly, it’s one of my favorite things to work on with a client because the results of our partnership can be…

The Keys to Time Management (Part 1)

ByLynne Edris August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

The most common complaints I hear from people coming to my coaching practice are about time management. If you, or someone in your life, struggles to manage time effectively, you need to understand what goes into “Time Management,” and what you can do to improve it! In this first of a series of articles on…

Having a Great Summer?

ByLynne Edris June 14, 2019August 30, 2019

My Top 5 Strategies for Enjoying Summer with ADHD ADD! I absolutely love summer. I look forward to it all year. I may actually look forward to it more than my children! I love the sunshine, the warm weather (even these 90-plus-degree days with high humidity), the long days, bare feet, barbecues and pool parties…

ADHD: Gift or Curse? or something else?

ByLynne Edris June 26, 2018August 30, 2019

Perspective is Everything! I read a post in an on-line forum for individuals with ADHD / ADD in which someone asked what others see as advantages to having ADHD. As I read the responses, I came across one from an individual who was clearly struggling (like so many of us do) and bemoaning the condition…

Top 5+ Strategies for Happier Holidays!

ByLynne Edris December 21, 2017August 30, 2019

Tips to help you actually ENJOY your Holidays this year! No matter what you celebrate, or when While Holidays can be filled with fun and excitement, many of us also find it to be a great source of stress. The added responsibilities, social obligations, details to manage, expectations of others, and disruption in sleep, diet…

It’s “Back-to-It” Time!

ByLynne Edris August 30, 2016

No matter what we do, we all have some kind of job. Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, business manager, student, stay-at-home parent, or something else, we all have a job we have to do. Many of us have several! Many of us also feel at the end of our long “work” days that we just…

Overcome ADHD Overwhelm & Procrastination with Self-Awareness

ByLynne Edris March 14, 2016

If you’ve met me or listened to me speak about ADHD for more than 30 seconds, you know that I believe wholeheartedly in a strength-based approach to managing our challenges. When I’m coaching my clients, my approach is to help them uncover their natural strengths and teach them to focus on their strengths & what…

You Are More Than Your To-Do List!

ByLynne Edris December 23, 2015

I always tell my clients, “You are more than your to-do list!” So many of us measure the quality of our days with some imaginary productivity yard stick. A good day is one when the moon, planets and stars align and we’re super productive. A bad day is one when we’re not taking care of…

Down to the Wire AGAIN! (aka the “Power of Purposeful Procrastination”)

ByLynne Edris October 29, 2015

Deadlines. We all have them: at work, at home, and in every aspect of our lives, from time clocks to taxes and bills to birthdays. For some of us, the pressure of a deadline can be a good motivator. We’ve all heard someone say, “I work best under pressure!” This can feel especially true for…