We do not know what causes ADD/ADHD. Hopefully we’ll know soon. If there is something that claims it is the cause check the references. We do know some things about what causes the sympto
The ADHD Superpower Method
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
Impostor Syndrome
Impostor Syndrome has feelings of being incompetent or a fraud. There is a fear of being “found out”. It feels like you are always looking up to a goal that is always out of reach.
Why do some people only work well under pressure
a common characteristic of the ADHD brain “In an emergency or a situation which calls for focused action, my brain works with crystal clear focus effortlessly.” For an answer with a neu
How to stick to boring tasks.
For me sticking with something to completion and not jumping to greener pastures is about creating the situation and motivation where the hyper-focus superpower is evoked. 1. Identify the goal and
ADHD and What you should be doing now?
You’re already doing what you need to do. Find out what it is and refine it. Find out what you truly want to do and do it. That’s what I do when I coach people with adult ADHD. You see
Activation: How to start.
There are a couple of things that may be contributing to the lack of “self-activation”. Problems “Executive Functioning” or being able to think of what to do or how to appro
ADHD Hacks #2: Scaffolding Ideas
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 stuff but
ADHD Hacks #1
I was off medication and after a slow decline and now I’m back on it. I heardfrom Dr. Harry Svec (The ADHD Fix) say on a podcast that the ADHDer starts to do well on meds and around 18 months
ADHD and Math Class
You say “focus in math” so I think you are talking about in class. It’s hard to corral the attention to “low novelty” things. So, one way is to find novelty. It can be