This morning I was watching a TEdX video by Kristin Neff, “The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion.” This video touches on some awesome things I wasn’t fully aware I had worked into my coaching practice, and I find it incredibly helpful. Some key points for me: self-cruelty is a common strategy attempted as self-motivation. Even […]
I can’t find my keys. Every day, I can’t find my keys. They are in my bag somewhere, or in one of many pockets. Or less frequently, in my cup holder. I am not a key-loser. ADHD adults, and kids with ADHD too, so often hear they aren’t organized enough, they need to be more […]
The days are getting longer! It isn’t warmer here (in Massachusetts where we are buried under many feet of snow), but the light is brighter and fades slower. Many of my clients, have more trouble keeping their physical, and mental, chin up in winter, and may forget that it takes time to pass. They may […]
I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions, particularly for people with ADHD. What’s important in goal-setting or intention-setting or whatever-language-you-use-to-make-change-in-your-life, is that it works for how you work. Here’s what works about New Year’s resolutions: the new year gives you a sense of permission to start with a clean slate, rather than dwell […]
I was recently contacted by a producer at Chronicle, a tv news magazine here in Boston, asking if I’d contribute to their show on Adult ADHD and ADHD Coaching. I was thrilled! And terrified! And mostly happy to have the opportunity to hopefully help more people who may or may not realize they have ADHD. […]
This morning in a parents’ discussion email group, a mom asked if it is useful to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. I thought my answer might be useful to others so I’ve excerpted it for you here: Diagnosis as an adult gives you a lot of information that can be useful, including both […]