Becca Colao ADHD, Memory, Mommy 0 Comments
I have memory deficits (as part of my ADHD, and possibly part of my hormonal crap in general.) "In general" being before I was pregnant. Mommies are supposed to have "mommy brain," that is they’re forgetful. Once the postpartum hormones are equibrilated, this is largely due to sleep deprivation, one would assume. I have the […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Books, Executive Function, Exercise, Inattentive 0 Comments
Another way to get out of my own way on the way to exercising — Sharing what I’m about to do. Tara neatly addresses this in a recent blog post: I’m not sure why but it still surprises me when I see things work for myself. Yesterday I was talking to my friend and colleague […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Executive Function, Exercise, Inattentive 0 Comments
As promised, some of the ways I get the workout done. This time: getting to the workout. Literally, getting to the workout- that’s my strategy. My job is to get to the door with my gear in hand, or on my body.That’s my job. That’s my only responsibility. The whole driving-to-the-gym-changing-using-machines-then-the-elliptical-then-stretching-then-showering? That’s my future self’s […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Books, Learning 2 Comments
I just found this post over at the about.com ADD blog. It gives a good summary of some basics about learning styles from Rory Stern. Here’s my gut reaction/rant: why is this information framed as being about kids? I know kids are the ones in school. But we all have learning styles and it gives […]
After posting about boredom and its romanticization, I’ve been doing some thinking, and talking to some people, and I want to split out some things about boredom. It’s such an exciting topic. Hah. types of boredom: Boredom that keeps you from engaging in anything. It drags you under. It might feel sad, or like it […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Books, Exercise, Science 0 Comments
I’ve seen more and more talk about exercise and the brain lately, and that’s a good thing. I’ve been to some great lectures by John Ratey on this topic at ADDA conferences and local coaching meetings. Now he’s published a book about it, called Spark. I haven’t read it yet, sorry John, I’m too busy […]