Matt Reid

Matt Reid

Barely saving my sanity…

With a baby due in a matter of weeks and a very very busy couple of weeks for my business.  There are a few things that are helping me keep myself together. Exercise.  I’ve actually been pushing myself harder and…

I was just thinking…

This will be the shortest post ever.  I have been super busy with new clients, excellent speaking engagements, and getting ready for our second child’s arrival.  As a matter of momentum I feel it is important to continue to post…

Executive Functioning Masterpice

Last week was my off week from coaching, usually a week to dig in at the computer and do some of the running my business stuff I need to do.  This month, however, I took the week off from “work”…

Food shopping, cooking, prep & my fridge!

So… I’ve noticed that many people with organizational issues (with or without ADHD) struggle with the daily or weekly grind of buying the right food, planning meals, and executing them.  I have a bunch of strategies around this topic and…

“Treating” your child’s ADHD with caffeine?

Last weeks Special Ed Post included a link (click here) to the stupidest story I have ever seen.  Apparently it takes local TV news from Jacksonville to top the ignorance of The New York Times editorial page.  And that’s saying something.  I…

This is why I coach

If you’ve followed my blog, I’m pretty sure I’ve posted about how disenchanted I am with the ICF (International Coach Federation) and the accreditation process. In short, it is archaic, nonsensical, exclusionary, narrow minded, insulting, borderline extortionist, counterproductive, and inching…

Weed

To switch gears and address weed specifically, I’ve had many clients who use it as a crutch for insomnia, anxiety, and appetite (while on meds.) Here’s the problem: It is an inefficient and potentially harmful bandaid for those issues, and…

Drinking in my 30’s

I didn’t drink at all until I was about 20. I managed to get through 3 semesters at UMass Amherst having a total of about 4 drinks. I knew I had addiction in the family. Plus, I take an amount…