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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This is part two of our Following Through series. In part one, we talked about overcommitment as a major obstacle to following through. Many of us are vulnerable to feelings of fear, guilt, and obligation that prime us for wanting to please others reflexively by volunteering for their projects while neglecting our own. In part …
This is part one of our Following Through series. Do what you say! If you want to accomplish your life goals and build strong relationships, it’s really that simple. Following through on what we say builds trust with other people and raises our self-esteem. We need to reduce how often we commit to something and …
Answering three simple questions will clarify your intentions and make it more likely that you’ll accomplish your goal. What is the next step? When will it be done? Where is it’s home? Let’s examine each of these questions and how your answers can increase productivity and diminish stress. Prepare Before we begin, you’ll need to …
