Posts filed under Adult ADD-ADHD
Confessions of an ADD Coach – The Cost of Disorganization
I was reacquainted with the hidden cost of disorganization this week when I met with our CPA to do our taxes. If you missed my memo, I fractured my heel in early December and have spent much of the past two months unable to put any weight on my right foot. No walking; no driving…. (read more)
The Hidden Costs of Disorganization for Adult ADD / ADHD
You know how expensive disorganization is, right? Some of the costs are obvious; like late fees, wasted time and lost opportunities. But there are hidden costs of disorganization, too. Costs that are less obvious yet add an extra whammy if you’re struggling to manage Adult ADD / ADHD. The formula goes something like this: physical… (read more)
The Dangers of Using an iPhone to Manage Adult ADHD / ADHD
In my last post, I painted an extremely rosy picture of how you can use your iPhone to manage adult ADHD. I’ve told you my new iPhone 4s is the most useful ADHD management tool I’ve come across. (Other than a top-notch ADD coach, of course!) Initially, my whole premise may ring a little bit… (read more)
Using the iPhone to Manage Adult ADD / ADHD
Whether you love or hate recent advances in technology that let you stay connected 24/7 — or love and hate them — there are definitely you can use an iPhone, or any other smartphone, to help you to manage your Adult ADD / ADHD. I happen to use an iPhone. I was a skeptic and… (read more)
Real Life Consequences of the ADHD Medication Shortage
The ADHD medication shortage has consequences and they’re ticking me off. Not all my ADD coaching clients take meds, but those who do need them. Their medications play a key role in allowing them to live more easily with ADD. Take Janice, for example (no, that’s not her real name). Janice is a middle school… (read more)
ADHD Success: You’ve Got Wings – Fly!
Please enjoy this poem by one of my favorite poets, Rumi. He lived in the 13th century, yet his wisdom still rings true; particularly for adults with ADD / ADHD. You were born with potential, You were born with goodness and trust, You were born with ideals and dreams, You were born with greatness, You… (read more)
Confessions of an Adult ADD Coach: Surviving the Holidays
I’m pleased to report surviving the holidays is possible, despite the stress of managing adult ADD / ADHD. It helps that I really do love Christmas. I love the quiet and beauty in the few days right around the holiday, the twinkling lights, our beautiful tree and the music. I love nestling in with my… (read more)
How to Survive The Holidays with Adult ADD / ADHD
The holidays and adult ADD / ADHD can be a painful mix. We’re overwhelmed by day to day living as it is. Suddenly, December rolls around to burden us with a cartload of extra tasks and activities. Worse yet, we expect ourselves to juggle it all with style and an even temperament. It’s torture. At… (read more)
Confessions of an Adult ADHD Coach
Many years before I’d heard of Adult ADD or ADHD, I was determined to learn how to be an organized person. Playing Harriet the Spy, I secretly observed the organized people in my life to see how they did things. My discoveries became the foundation of my personal organizing strategy which eventually morphed into my… (read more)
Adult ADD / ADHD and the Hidden Costs of Delay
Delay and ADD / ADHD has been a hot topic here at ADD Success World Headquarters the past few weeks. I don’t know why. Perhaps I’m just noticing it more. Perhaps there’s something in the air. Lately, however, delay and its costs seem to come up in most ADD coaching calls. When I talk of… (read more)
