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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- ADHD Challenges: Mind Going Blank? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparHave you ever sat in front of the computer screen or pad of paper, wishing the words to magically come forth from your fingertips so you could finally meet your deadline? Do you hope that you won’t have to go through the chaos and stress of it being late or not completed at all? Yet no matter ...
Views: 3889(1 vote) - Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxLeft unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off ...
Views: 2786(1 vote) - File Like a Champ: ADHD & Taxes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxIt’s tax time! Are you ready? If your answer is a loud “NO” – you’re not alone. Tax season seems to be one of those universal experiences that makes everyone grumpy and anxious. The whole system seems especially designed to confound ADHDers: first, keep track of every little expense for 365 ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Tips and Tricks for Adult ADHD Conference Attendees - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Laurie DuparThis month I wanted to share some experiences about conferences! I love conferences and look forward to the opportunities to travel around the country to enjoy some time with other ADHD coaches and entrepreneurs, increase awareness of ADHD challenges, and finally meet some of my long distance ...
Views: 4027(1 vote) - Indigo Children - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke“All you need is Love!” ~ The Beatles Yes, the children of tomorrow are here and they have come to support us! They are referred to as Crystal children, Indigo children or Light children. But who are these young people more and more of whom came in the last 10 years? I will give you the ...
Views: 2918(2 votes) - Why Tax Season Can be Challenging for ADHD Adults - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s that time of the year again…the 90 plus days that are the bane of existence for most adults with ADHD. Yes, I’m talking about tax season - when all of our best intentions from the year before can either feel like our saving grace or plunge us into weeks of despair. For whatever reason, ...
Views: 3796(1 vote) - Life After the ADHD Diagnosis - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol GignouxWhen your ADHD diagnosis arrives, it can be overwhelming. Hopefully most of your feelings about it are positive. In some respects, years or decades of frustration and missteps suddenly make a lot of sense. There is also comfort from the revelation that many of the bad habits and problem ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD?
- by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol Gignoux“I am so ADHD today.” We have all heard that phrase and know what it means. It is shorthand for someone who is feeling absent-minded, and makes a joke of it that his or her brain is in the grip of distraction issues beyond their control. But have you ever said it about yourself, and wondered if ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Lasting Motivation for ADHDers - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol GignouxWhat do you want? This might be one of the most loaded questions in the English language. What is your long-term, big-picture, no-guts-no-glory goal? Not to be morbid, but what is the accomplishment you would be proudest of in your obituary? For adults with ADHD, it’s common for those dreams to ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Self-Awareness and ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Kealah ParkinsonSummary: What's it like to live with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? In this post, we explore some of the strengths and some of the challenges of life with this particular brain type. ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder--also known simply as ADD for Attention Deficit ...
Views: 2911(1 vote) - Your ADHD Valentine in Love and Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparAhh Valentine’s Day. A whole day traditionally devoted to celebrating love. And as it is quickly approaching, my thoughts turn to relationships, all sorts of different ADHD relationships, and how ADHD can be a test for even the strongest connections. When I work with adults, often the focus ...
Views: 3815(1 vote) - 10 Meaningful Areas to Ponder in the New Year - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s an undeniable fact - most New Year’s resolutions fail. Not because we don’t want to improve our situation or have a lack of motivation – we do! The truth is, most of us don’t take the time to really create goals that will work for us. When January 1st rolls around, there’s tremendous ...
Views: 4410(2 votes) - Is ADD a gift or a curse? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Prof. George GrantAttention Deficit Disorder (also known as ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are terms used to describe patterns of behavior that appear most often in school-aged children. Children with these disorders are inattentive, overly impulsive and, in the case of ADHD, ...
Views: 2789(1 vote) - Inside a Tipping Point - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Laurie DuparA few months ago, I wrote about “tipping points:” ..a time in people’s lives when the strategies they have been using to compensate for their ADHD challenges no longer seem to be working. This “tipping point” is often experienced along with feelings of overwhelm and chaos. Up until a ...
Views: 3952(1 vote) - Celebrating the Joys of ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Laurie DuparMy favorite radio stations are playing carols, greeting cards are arriving in my mailbox and more and more houses are twinkling as I drive home at night. It’s official – the holidays are here. I’ve been thinking about the holidays and how to write a blog about best tips to survive and enjoy ...
Views: 4176 - ADHD in 2012: A Cause for Celebration - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Carol GignouxA month from now, you will be powering through your New Year’s Resolutions, well on your way towards achieving feng shui in your living room, or better upper body strength, or all-around inner peace. But for now, take a victory lap in honor of 2012 (whether or not last year’s resolutions all ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Office MVP: The ADHD Team Player - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Carol Gignoux“What is my role in life? How do I fit in?” These are questions that everyone on earth has given some thought to in their lives. For some, the answers are harder to find than others – especially when some intangible difference separates people into “us” and “them,” making those searching ...
Views: 2044 - The ADHD-Friendly Recipe for Holiday Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Carol GignouxA holiday party is less than fun when you’re the one arriving late, or forgetting the gifts, or – worst of all – scrambling in the kitchen and wishing you had never volunteered to play host while hungry guests sit in the living room. As the nights grow frosty and the dreams of sugar plums ...
Views: 2005(1 vote) - Surviving Halloween on a Special Needs Diet - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrIt’s an exciting time of year. Change of seasons, finally settling into school routines and the promise of fun-filled holidays ahead. With Halloween right around the corner, it is the first of many food-oriented holidays and party-filled evenings to come. Are you prepared to handle the masses ...
Views: 1978 - Top 5 Kitchen Organization Tips for a Stress-Free Diet for ADHD, Autism and Allergies - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrBeing organized and efficient in the kitchen is a must for stress-free maintenance of a special diet for autism, ADHD or food allergies. When things get out of control and chaos takes over, it’s not pleasant to work in the kitchen. You are more likely to avoid it and make a run for the ...
Views: 2293 - How Can Tai Chi Offer the World a New Generation of Geniuses? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bill DouglasHow Could this Change the World for ALL of Us? A few years ago I caught part of a major network news program on genius children and their's and their parent's experiences with public schools pressuring them to place these children on Ritalin. Some of the parents being interviewed had found ...
Views: 2488(1 vote) - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Codrut TutuRealising and reorganizing the synapses' polarity, for the noradrenaline (norepinephrine) and dopamine receptors Balancing the secretion of neurotransmitters Balacing cerebral biocurrents Rejuvanating the destabilised neuronal connections and the disfunctional cerebral tissue ...
Views: 2230 - ADD/ADHD and Midlife Career Change - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Ted BehrGoing through a midlife career change is tough enough. Having ADD and going through a midlife career change can be a lot tougher. ADD can make both the process of deciding on a new career and the actual choice of career more difficult. ADD and the Midlife Career Change Process The ...
Views: 2319 - Maintaining Peace within Ourselves - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Carol GignouxIt is especially hard these days to maintain a center of equilibrium amid the pressures and stresses of daily life. It’s difficult to escape reading or hearing stories and murky pieces of information that bring us down, making us question the sanity of the world and the viability of our own ...
Views: 1720 - Mom’s New Little Helper: Adderall - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgGetting up early, going to bed late, playing coach, cook, housemaid, financial expert, chauffer, grocery shopper, appointment keeper, bath giver, homework helper, and nurse is just what moms are expected to do. These are mom’s roles and these don’t have any relation to what she does at work, her ...
Views: 4856(1 vote) - What's so good about adventure travel? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Rebecca ThompsonAs an avid traveller and adventure travel employee, travel in one way or another has pretty much infiltrated most spheres of my life. Most of the time when I travel, I try and fit as much as possible into my paltry 2-3 weeks holiday leave (my apologies to those who don't even get this) and ...
Views: 1966 - Marriage’s Underwater Mines: ADD - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from nancy traversIn some marriages, a dark cloud hangs over the home, going by many different names: bills unpaid, appointments missed, chores ignored or unfinished, kids not picked up, calls not made—maybe poor job performance to boot. Many of these things happen as a normal occurrence from time to time, and ...
Views: 1688 - My Succeed with ADHD Telesummit Aha's - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Laurie DuparIt’s been a few weeks since the Succeed with ADHD Telesummit and my mind has finally quieted. All those tips and strategies, plus the energy and excitement of the listeners and speakers, had my brain fired up. I wanted to implement everything at once and make changes in my life right away! All ...
Views: 3193 - The Price Of Humans. - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Farid AhamedThe price of humans is a book which creates very emotional feelings through out the whole book while reading. It captures the emotions and feelings of the reader. Every one should read this book once in his or her life. The story involves very much suspense in the story because it changes ...
Views: 1520 - 10 Often Asked Questions About ADHD Answered - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithEver thought about about all the treatment plans that are available with regard to ADHD? Despite the fact that psycho-stimulants will be the standard treatment of ADHD, people still need a lot of questions regarding the basics. Mothers and fathers are searching for options to traditional ADHD ...
Views: 3153 - This Can't Just Be ADHD, Can It? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Cathryn HarperIf your child has been diagnosed with ADHD you know that the symptoms include difficulty with paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is very common for individuals with ADHD to miss small details, fidget, talk incessantly and struggle with following specific instructions. While ADHD ...
Views: 1630 - Finding a Career for Someone with ADHD - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Cathryn HarperThere isn't a perfect job for those dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but there are occupations that are optimal for those that have this condition. ADHD does not make it impossible for individuals to have a fulfilling career that provides financial stability. ...
Views: 1745 - Do Diet Restrictions Really Help Children With ADHD? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Cathryn HarperNot all doctors, nutritionists, and parents agree when it comes to the topic of dietary restrictions as a treatment for ADHD . According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a major study on what is called the Feingold-type diet showed that certain dietary restrictions helped improve the ...
Views: 1628 - Top Ten Innovative Ways to Succeed with ADHD - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Laurie DuparJust as there are many different ways that ADHD shows up in our lives, there are also many different ways to manage and succeed with ADHD. What works for someone else may not be the best strategy for you…or is it? Today’s article contains an overview of ten unique approaches to effective ADHD ...
Views: 3199 - Remove Your ADHD Vampire Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Carol GignouxTo live as an asset, we must live fully in the present. Most of us live as if we were half alive. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, observes that we walk around more dead-like than alive-like. He says we tend to live in the past where life has already happened or we live in the future where we ...
Views: 2103 - 6 Benefits of Exercise for Children with ADHD and Autism - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Stephani McGirrA special diet is critically important for children with autism and ADHD to promote a healthy digestive system and heal the gut. But it is only one part of the puzzle. Exercise is just as important and the following reasons explain how it can help your child: 1. Immune System – The more ...
Views: 2253 - A Radical Choice Besides Ritalin: Healing ADHD and ADD with Sound - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Christina SarichMusic therapy has been addressing learning disabilities and behavioral health problems for quite some time. The prominence of music as a cure to ailments like ADHD and ADD is not followed in the mainstream or presented by media because the pharmaceutical companies would like you to think that ...
Views: 2848 - Pain in Multiple Sclerosis - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Anju AroraEarlier, MS was considered to be a painless disease. But the recent view is that people with MS experience pain or discomfort at times during the course of their disease. Common aches and pains in body are probably more frequent in people with MS than in non-affected individuals. Headaches are ...
Views: 1560 - Become Smart And Robust After Consuming Memory Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Daniel JonesHow many times in a day have you noticed that you are forgetting things and have to recall it what you intended to say or thought of on a particular occasion. If you are facing the similar situation then you are suffering from the low cognitive power, thus the time comes when one is suggested ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Breathing Techniques Relieves Stress and Improve Cognitive Function for ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Ashley TanSuffering from headaches, problem concentrating, anxiety? If you have adhd or learning disabilities, these feeling would most probably be magnified compared to those who doesn't have the same conditions. Changing the way you breathe might spell relief from those constant irritation and improve ...
Views: 2705(1 vote) - Recommendations for ADHD Friendly Colleges - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Carol GignouxThere are many Colleges and Universities throughout the nation that offer excellent services and support to students with the ADD/ADHD brain type. That means offering personal assistance and mentoring, innovative teaching styles, tips and strategies for better organization and, above all, ...
Views: 3614 - How to Meditate with ADD - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonDo you have ADD? Even if you've never been diagnosed, you may suffer from the following symptoms: * inattention to details * commonly misplacing/losing things * forgetfulness * being easily distracted. If this sounds like you or someone you love, how do you focus your brain to clearly ...
Views: 1906 - Child ADHD Test - Are They Accurate? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Amit k ChaudharyIf you need to put your child through a series of tests for ADHD, then there are some important things that you need to know. In this article you will learn more about these experiences and how they are really critical. You will also learn about some other emotional problems that must be great ...
Views: 1891 - Help! I think I have ADD! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Linda SapadinA New Normal - for kids and for adults. Constantly busy. Always on the go. Rush, rush, rush. So much to do. We don’t “go” to the store anymore; we “run” to the store. We’re not just “busy” anymore; we’re “crazy busy.” We don’t rest and relax anymore; we have stuff to do 24/7. We ...
Views: 2091 - ADHD Couple Relationships: Three Signs it’s Time to Get Help - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Carol GignouxI have found that for many ADHD couples it is hard to see the true warning sings that their relationship may need outside help. When immersed in our own conversation and behavior patterns with each other, it would be unusual for us to be able to see the larger perspective of what is really going ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Know About Child ADHD Symptoms & Treatments - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Amit k ChaudharyAs more research is evolving, it becomes clear that ADHD is not a unique set of behaviors and place varies from child to child. This indicates that there is no single cause of disability, and therefore there is no one treatment. Symptoms of ADHD Mental health professionals use diagnostic ...
Views: 1767 - 10 Reasons to Take an RV Vacation - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from yasir razaIf you have never taken an RV vacation before, here are our top ten reasons why an RV vacation is the right thing for you this year: 1. Nature & You! If you happen to be an outdoorsy person or would like to try the great outdoors, then an RV vacation is a good way to try it out. With your ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - 10 Reasons to Take an RV Vacation - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from yasir razaIf you have never taken an RV vacation before, here are our top ten reasons why an RV vacation is the right thing for you this year: 1. Nature & You! If you happen to be an outdoorsy person or would like to try the great outdoors, then an RV vacation is a good way to try it out. With your ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - A Complete Parent's Guide of What to Look for ADHD Child Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Amit k ChaudharyIf you suppose your kid has ADHD, you may wonder what, exactly, the ADHD kid signs are. While adhd, impulsivity, and deficit of attention can very much sum of the Child ADHD Symptoms in kid sufferers, there are several more particular the Child ADHD Symptoms, and there are a few ways to tell ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - 3 Ways You Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Others With ADHD - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Laurie DuparWhen you’re living with ADHD (in yourself or a loved one), every day can feel like a struggle. And when you find something that works to make everyday life run just a little bit smoother, that one tip can be a lifesaver! And if that tip was shared with you by someone else, you feel eternally ...
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