Mental Health Physical Health Sleep Managing Stress Nutrition
The ADHD Superpower Method
Useful Mindfulness
Useful mindfulness doesn’t come from reading books or actually meditating. All this information and contemplation must be applied to be useful. Without this connection to our inner and
Navigating life using intuition
Life is full of emotions. Understanding how you feel and how to navigate through the ever changing emotional landscape is vital. Emotions Help Us Navigate Dr. Alan Watkins presents a new way to v
External scaffolding to stay on track
I was diagnosed as an adult fifteen years ago. For me, scaffolding for my traits, medication, exercise and education has worked. Not too trendy but I do what works for me. Tried the trendy st
Can ADHD students do better in higher level courses?
Probably…maybe. As an adult with ADHD, I usually found the challenge and amount of information very engaging in higher level and graduate courses. Doing well was easier but I didn’t
Why is ADHD called a disorder?
It’s considered a disorder because of the last D. It is a measurable impairment of executive function and working memory. I consider it a neutral Superpower where depending on the situati
To Manager: How to handle a new ADHD employee
First thing is to make sure your new employee with ADHD and not another disorder or something else like drug use like someone has suggested. Has he approached your or HR about accommodations or doe
Are there any benefits to having ADHD?
ADHD comes with a set of traits. Any trait can be a benefit or burden and my ADHD traits have been both. Overall it’s been just awesome! One example is not holding a grudge. I’ll break it down
Chaos and Calamity are my Muses
Chaos and Calamity have always been a part of my life. Chaos has always pushed my abilities. Calamity has helped my resilience. ADHD may have been the origin of Chaos and Calamity and without t
Do your homework before your coaching call.
Once you’ve chosen your coach and have committed to sessions, do research to make most of the precious time on your coaching call. The Coaching Call Don’t go into coaching without know
Actively wind down in the evening.
Wind Down Time One way to wind down in the evening is to recap what happened that day. Lots of good things can happen. Regardless of the way the day went. Plans to make progress – if the day
Bouncy Bands make a great fidget for kids.
I want one! Bouncy Bands These are used in schools. It provides some resistance for a bouncing foot. Genius! http://bouncybands.com/ Why I think it’s genius? It allows the rhythmic moti
Can’t sleep? Then get to work!
I don’t think drugging or forcing yourself to sleep regular hours is productive. Sleep therapists are starting to think so too. Sleep http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/he
Career changes and employment issues happen.
Employment can be challenging. Many ADHDers change jobs every 9 to 18 months. This can be because the novelty and challenge has worn off. Employment Turning towards challenge can provide the n