This part of the journey has three steps and the first is the most important: Make a Capture List. Capture those little thought animals in your net and get them onto a blank page. You can’t work with many thoughts running around in your head. It’s like an overwhelming noise. To feel better, get them […]
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A common expression when describing ADHD is that the condition causes us to have “racing” thoughts. While this expression demonstrates the feeling, it mislabels the underlying issue. Our thoughts aren’t moving faster than normal or faster than neurotypical thoughts. This explanation either functions as a misguided but innocuous cliché or feeds into the self-absorption of
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Sink full of dishes. Dirty floor. Stacks of papers. A slight discoloration on an object. A rhythmic noise from the ventilation or ceiling fan. A client recently asked me to help them deal with all the little things that go unfinished and become bigger messes. How do I follow through on the little things? We
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Self-fulfillment means action. There are an infinite number of ways that ADHD can hold us back. Every thought, action or emotion has the potential to derail our progress. Sometimes the obstacle is as simple as going out the door in the first place. I spoke with someone recently who mentioned the frustration of getting stuck
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ADHD is a condition of extremes. We are on or off. Succeeding or failing. Ecstatic or despondent. Most of us see the world in terms of these black and white opposites. Ignoring the shades of grey in between, however, can wreak havoc on our stability. At work, we are never satisfied when tiny mistakes are
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First of all, not all ADHD meds are stimulants; the same classification as meth or speed. For various reasons your prescribing professional might recommend a non-stimulant medication like Strattera or Guanfacine. In most cases, however, stimulants are the first option because studies show that they provide the greatest benefit for the majority of people. The
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Does your phone worsen your ADHD symptoms? Research Associates in Psychology at the University of Virginia ran an experiment to study the link between phone interruptions and attention-related symptoms. The results of the study were exactly what you’d expect. “The results were clear: more frequent phone interruptions made people less attentive and more hyperactive.” Original
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I’ve learned a lot from my first year of coaching and made a short list of some of the things I hear again and again. Despite the fact that people’s paths and destinations are very different, we are all connected by the symptoms of ADHD. The tools and the realizations we need to go through
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Apologies are an invaluable treatment tool. Sure, the experience of being held accountable and needing to apologize can be painful. Once you learn to appreciate their value to your development, however, apologies provide an opportunity to reflect, empathize, and plan for change. Ever heard of “failing forward?” A good apology is the key to tapping
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This is part three of our Following Through series. The first two parts covered three major obstacles that prevent us from doing what we say: overcommitment, forgetfulness and distraction. In the final part, we’ll introduce a few more obstacles and wrap things up with a miraculous technique for actually doing what you say. Procrastination Procrastination
