Becca Colao ADHD, ADHD Coaching 0 Comments
I am really very tired this week, so this seems appropriate. The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino describes chronic illness/invisible disability. When read through her whole article, it really made sense to me. It's a way of explaining how you have to function when your functioning and body and energy level aren't consistent and/or predictable. […]
I'm coaching a group of terrific people with ADHD right now on time management. I put the group together because… "time management" sounds complex and fancy. Yet in my experience coaching, it often comes down to some dumb-sounding crap like "actually writing it in your calendar" (see previous post). Other brilliant insights reinforced again in […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Systems 0 Comments
I didn't post last week because I didn't write it in my calendar. This is tricky. My ADHD Coaching clients want to know answers. Like: "Should I write it in my calendar so I remember it?" Answer: that depends. Sometimes a client will want to write a reminder every day in their calendar for the […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Exercise 0 Comments
Here are some ways to fit exercise in: Make it a priority. Take what you can get (go for the gray thinking) Play with your kids Use housework and yardwork to get physical Get intense use time pressure to your advantage Find support and accountability Exercise with your kids Get the structure from someone/something else. […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Exercise 0 Comments
This week's topic: ADHD and Exercise. Today's question: What kind of exercise is best for a person with ADHD? Two-part answer. The current textbook answer is this: vigorous aerobic exercise has a neurochemical effect similar to the stimulants prescibed for ADHD, on a SHORT-ACTING, IMMEDIATE basis. In other words, run now, be able to focus […]
Becca Colao ADHD, ADHD and Diet, Executive Function, Food and Drink 1 Comment
Todays ADHD and diet question: What's the most important thing to remember about diet and ADHD? Apparently I'm not so good at giving one answer. Here are five important things: Remember to EAT. Plan to eat. Know what foods work best for you. Know your body and how often you need to eat. Have a […]