For most of my clients, the behavior change advice they find on the internet feels like a giant “should.” Unfortunately, this becomes the vocabulary of their inner voice: You *should* be more organized. You *should* stick to a routine. You *should* finish that thing you started three weeks ago. But for ADHD brains, “should” doesn’t […]
I’m beginning by reiterating that this series of blog posts in which I’m sharing my recommendations for ADHD tools is my answer to the many requests I get from coaching clients who want me to tell them what to use to solve a particular problem. I am generally reluctant to make recommendations as no one […]
This post is a continuation of my series of recommended ADHD tools. I typically avoid making recommendations to my coaching clients, because one particular solution isn’t the key for everyone. Each person experiences the challenges of ADHD in his or her own unique way. That acknowledged, I understand that knowing what has worked for others […]
ADHD brings on negative emotions of guilt, shame, and overwhelm. The cloak of these emotions can feel suffocating. These negative emotions cause stress and diminished perception of agency, control, and effectiveness. It’s important to identify positive methods of coping that can help take a break, breath in brain stimulating oxygen, and get back on track. […]
When I taught primary school, secondary school, and college students, I treated them to peppermints before each test. I had read the research regarding the positive effects of peppermint on stress, focus, memory, and other brain functions. It also made test day a little more pleasant. For people with ADHD, maintaining focus, managing distractions, and […]
When the general public thinks about ADHD, they probably picture the behaviorally hyperactive male child who can’t sit still or respect the personal space of others. What is less often acknowledged is that adults with ADHD must also contend with excess energy, and hyperactivity can apply to behaviors, like nail biting, and to thoughts, like […]
The ADHD tool I’m sharing in this post is a very simple, basic item: a 3″x5″ pocket journal with a pen. As I’ve stated previously, tools that work for one person do not work for everyone. Choose the tools that best support your unique brain and your unique executive function challenges. Something that works for […]
So many of my coaching clients work in roles and industries that require them to attend frequent meetings inside and outside of their departments and teams. Several have shared with me that having a dedicated meeting notebook with prompts has enabled them to walk away from meetings sure that they recorded the key information they […]
As I continue in this series on my recommendations of ADHD tools, please remember that these recommendations are based on my personal success with various tools and those of my clients. This series of posts is in response to the frequent question of what do I think is the best tool to use to solve […]
This post is the second in my series on helpful ADHD tools. As I previously said, I’m sharing tools that I like and that I and/or my coaching clients have had success with. There are lots of different planners on the market, and no single version is the right one for everyone. Nonethelesw, it can […]