You’ve seen them: memes that float around social media, shared by your friends and family, that supposedly give you tips on how to improve your life. “Don’t sit on the couch and wait for it,” they might say. Or “Do things that challenge you” or “Be brave” or “Make a change.” I don’t disagree with […]
The weekend is just around the corner, and like everyone, I always look forward to the weekend. However, today I woke up feeling a little overwhelmed and it got me thinking of the different mindsets that the weekend can put you in. On opposite sides of the coin you have, “The weekend’s coming so I can take […]
Who hasn’t heard that expression? Put another way… “Act as if ye have faith, and faith shall be given.” But no matter how you say it, the strategy behind it is simple. If you don’t feel confident, pretend that you are until you gain the experience, skills or tools that you need to develop the confidence for […]
How often do you pause to think? ADHD minds are usually running at full speed. From one thought and task to the next, we rarely stop to breathe, let alone think about whether we’re focusing our efforts in the right places. People who have ADHD don’t have built-in downtime, which is why giving yourself permission […]
You know, I’ve been thinking lately how the suffering artist image has a lot to do with ADHD… The tortured souls… They’re destined to suffer for their work since creativity and genius cannot be born out of happiness. Or, can it? Think about Adele. Now let me be clear, as far as I know, Adele […]
Do you ever just feel STUCK, like your feet are planted in cement? Trust me, you’re not alone. As a coach, people often think that I’ve got it all figured out and don’t struggle with the same things they do. Well, sometimes I certainly do! Recently, I found myself feeling stuck because I couldn’t identify […]
We all know that feeling. You go to bed satisfied that you had a great night. You talked to some cool people, had interesting conversations and enjoyed yourself. Then, the next morning, you wake up and hit that rewind button… “Did I talk too much? Was I too opinionated? Did I look like an idiot?” […]
I was recently issued a challenge that I was hesitant to accept. I’m a part of a coaching group (yes, coaches get coaching, too) and, last week, we were focusing on building positive habits. One of our tasks was to get up, get dressed and go outside for a walk first thing in the morning. Sure, […]
The “ADHD itch” is a concept I learned from Edward M. Hallowell, author of the book Delivered from Distraction, which had a huge impact on my life. This book helped me see my ADHD in a positive light and as a source of strength rather than an impediment. The “itch” he refers to in the book […]
