Posts filed under Adult ADD
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)
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)
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)
What ADHD Awareness Really Means
It’s ADHD Awareness Week. Frankly, I find calling something ADHD Awareness rather amusing. One thing adults with Attention Deficit lack is awareness. We go flitting through life, chasing the next shiny thing capable of stimulating our unstimulated brains leaving a trail of clutter and unfinished and/or unstarted projects behind us. We’re unaware of what embarrassing… (read more)
Adult ADD / ADHD – How To Remember To Drink Water
In my last ADD Success blog post I shared why drinking enough water is important in managing Attention Deficit. Today let’s talk about how you can remember to drink water if you have ADD / ADHD. After all, as with most things Attention Deficit, knowing isn’t enough. This isn’t Knowledge Deficit Disorder. The tricky part… (read more)
Does Dehydration Increase ADD / ADHD Symptoms?
If you’ve spent much time browsing my ADD Success blog you know I often rattle on about decreasing ADD / ADHD symptoms with good self care: sleep, diet and exercise. I’m about to add another item to my list: drink enough water. Linking dehydration and ADHD came to my attention last week while I was… (read more)
A Trick for Overcoming ADHD Distraction
Getting distracted is a major symptom of adult ADHD. Does this sound familiar? You’re working on one task or project only to notice suddenly that you’re doing something completely different. Staying focused long enough to finish a task or follow through on an action takes attention. Getting distracted is the main reason ADHD adults: lose… (read more)
How To Stop Losing Things
I hate it when I lose things. Don’t you? For ADHD adults losing things seems a sad fact of life. Besides being annoying it wastes tons of time, makes us late and causes panic. Losing things also gives non-ADD people reason to treat us like we’re imbeciles. My stuff doesn’t go missing very often anymore… (read more)
Are You Shoulding on Yourself?
Adults with ADD or ADHD should on themselves a lot. “I should be more organized“. “I should be able to file these papers.” “I should be more patient with my kids.” “I should be on time.” “I should…. (fill in the blank)”. Yes, shoulding on yourself is very common if you’re living with ADHD. It’s… (read more)
