ADHD, when examined through a particular lens can be said to be a disorder of under-stimulation. As ADHDers we often wander around the world seeking stimulation. Unfortunately, stimulation can be found in many places that are unhealthy. I think it…
People often ask me how I know my medication is working and how I know I will need it forever. They are especially interested because I haven’t taken a medication “holiday” since the summer after my sophomore year in high…
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…
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…
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”…
I work very hard to keep the distraction monster at bay most of the time. But, once in a while I let him in to play. I have had a very very busy three weeks with my business. I have…
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…
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…
One of my biggest pet peeves about anything in life is the ADHD “debate.” The whole idea that there is a debate infuriates me to the core of my being. I’ve never written a post on this because I get…
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…
