Intentions Versus Resolutions

In January many people make resolutions. I am not a big fan of making resolutions. I like intentions better than resolutions. A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. An intention is an aim or a plan. To me intentions provide flexibility enough to...

ADHD and Wellness

One of the sessions I attended at the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD was about ADHD and wellness. The presenters focused on the four pillars of wellness – nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress.  Wellness is important to managing ADHD. We must eat...

KISS – Keep it Simple Sweetheart

Having ADHD myself and coaching people affected by ADHD over the years I recognized that we have a habit of creating complicated systems and processes that get in our way. The problem is follow-through. It is exciting to set up the system because it is “Bright, shiny...

ADHD and Shame

As an ADHD coach I work with adults and college students affected by ADHD. I have noticed that both populations feel shame regarding ADHD. ADHD can be a life long struggle. Throughout life you hear negative messages from people and from yourself about your ability to...