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Dare To Be Aware
by Dana Rayburn

Albert Einstein said, "You cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness that created it." Most likely, when he said those words, Einstein was speaking about mathematics. Yet they also speak beautifully to many other areas of life and to human nature, particularly to ADD nature.

According to my Merriam-Webster dictionary, consciousness means the quality or state of being aware of something within oneself or of an external object, state or fact. Aware is the key word. For without awareness living successfully with ADD becomes much more difficult. When we know what we do and why we do it, we are able to change our consciousness and create a better solution.

Is it possible for a person with ADD to learn to be aware? Yes, with time and effort awareness is possible. To help you along the path, here are the basic steps to increasing awareness.

The first step is use tools such as timers or visual cues to remind you to check-in and see how and what you are doing. Are you doing what you intended? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out or at ease with your task?

After you have stopped to assess where you are, the next step in creating awareness is to connect how and what you're doing with its cause. Perhaps you're overwhelmed because you need a simple system to keep your bills in one place. Perhaps you're unfocused and sluggish because you didn't get enough sleep last night or your medication is wearing off. Over time you'll learn what situations cause you problems.

The third step is the fun part; creating a solution to the problem; a solution that suits your temperament, brain and strengths. Creating a solution is where Einstein's statement about different consciousness pays off. When you are creative and inquisitive you are more likely to create a solution that will solve your problem. Often this is when working with a coach can help. When the coach brings a different viewpoint; a different consciousness to a problem, the client is able to create a successful solution.

COACH DANA'S CHALLENGE
"In what areas of your life do you want to increase your awareness?"

"What tools can you use to help you become more aware?"

"What internal changes (thoughts, beliefs) will support you in increasing awareness?"

"Who can support you in achieving this and what can they do to help you?"

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Published by Dana Rayburn, Copyright 2008, all rights reserved.

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*** About Coach Dana ***
Dana Rayburn, A. C. T., is a life success coach with an international practice who helps people reach their goals and create the incredible life they have always wanted. Most of her clients are business owners or professionals who want to live more easily with AD/HD, get organized so they can stay organized and/or embark on a rewarding path of personal development.

Dana's coaching career began in 1998, evolving from nearly eight years as a professional organizer, popular for innovative and practical ways of conquering clutter and creating easy to use organizing systems. Prior to that she spent eight years as a corporate systems analyst and strategic planner. She is a graduate of Coach U and the Optimal Functioning Institute's training for ADD coaches.

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