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ADHD can be an asset, and it can also ruin your life

2022-09-08T14:19:00.004-07:00

ADHD can be an asset, and it can also ruin your life - knowing and understanding how to manage it makes all the difference.

Adult ADHD and Childhood Trauma

2022-09-07T22:15:00.002-07:00

https://youtu.be/lYD0Q4oMYXw

In this video we cover: ADHD, hyperactivity, attention, focus, triggers, toxic family systems, boundaries, truth, childhood trauma, inner child, inner child work, c-ptsd, ptsd, toxic parents, narcissistic abuse, healing, abusive parents, emotional abuse, childhood ptsd, repressed memories, hypervigilance, narcissistic parents, emotionally abusive parents, child abuse, narcissistic father, childhood emotional neglect, abuse, narcissistic mother, alcoholism, scapegoat, genogram, siblings, dissociation, trauma

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Should You Be Assessed For ADHD? with Dr Stephen Humphries - Harley Therapy

2022-09-07T17:34:00.003-07:00

https://youtu.be/lSjHYiTEA4M

Being assessed for ADHD is a big decision, and not very cheap. The first thing to keep in mind that ADHD is a common condition. According to research, about 4% of the population has ADHD in adulthood, and less than 1% of this is diagnosed.

The symptoms of ADHD in adults and children can be quite different. In adulthood if you have ADHD, you may feel that you have always been a little different, you might be described as a 'daydreamer' or you might rely on stress to get things done.

Watch the full video for a better understanding of ADHD in adults!

Do You Have Adult ADHD Inattentive Type? Here Are 9 Hidden Signs

2022-09-07T16:12:00.000-07:00

https://youtu.be/ToN-y8CNl-Q

Here are 9 hidden signs you may have the inattentive type of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Watch Dr Judy Ho 's FULL MedCircle series on adult ADHD HERE https://bit.ly/3Qj9moF

Adult ADHD is more pervasive than people realize. Could you have adult ADHD?

Here are 9 signs of the inattentive type of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood according to triple-board certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Judy Ho.

00:00 Intro 00:20 1. Carelessness & no attention to detail 00:56 2. Difficulty sustaining attention 01:43 3. Doesn't seem to listen 02:44 4. No follow-through on tasks/instructions 04:45 5. Poor organization 05:28 6. Avoids tasks with sustained mental effort 06:40 7. Loses things needed for important activities 07:54 8. Easily distracted by unrelated thoughts 10:18 9. Forgetful with daily activities 11:23 Final thoughts 12:34

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Thinking Straight in an Age of Information Overload | Daniel Levitin

2022-09-01T11:36:00.003-07:00

Thinking Straight in an Age of Information Overload | Daniel Levitin

The information age is drowning us with an unprecedented deluge of data. At the same time, we’re expected to make more—and faster—decisions about our lives than ever before. No wonder, then, that the average American reports frequently losing car keys or reading glasses, missing appointments, and feeling worn out by the effort required just to keep up.

But somehow some people become quite accomplished at managing information flow. In The Organized Mind, Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, uses the latest brain science to demonstrate how those people excel—and how readers can use their methods to regain a sense of mastery over the way they organize their homes, workplaces, and time.

https://youtu.be/aR1TNEHRY-U

Tips for Managing Adult ADHD

2022-08-05T05:10:00.001-07:00

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can create problems in all areas of your life. But these tips can help you cope with symptoms, get focused, and turn chaos into calm.

ADD makes everything from paying the bills on time to keeping up with work, family, and social demands can seem overwhelming.

ADHD can present challenges for adults across all areas of life and can be tough on your health and both your personal and on-the-job relationships.

ADHD symptoms may lead to extreme procrastination, trouble meeting deadlines, and impulsive behavior.

In addition, you may feel that friends and family don’t understand what you’re up against.

Fortunately, there are skills you can learn to help control your symptoms of ADHD.

You can improve your daily habits, learn to recognize and use your strengths, and develop techniques that help you work more efficiently, maintain organization, and interact better with others.

Part of helping yourself may also include educating others to help them understand what you’re going through.

Self-help strategies require practice, patience, and, perhaps most importantly, a positive attitude.

But by taking advantage of these techniques, you can become more productive, organized, and in control of your life.

For ADHD, there is a lot you can do to reduce the problems it can cause. Once you become accustomed to using strategies to help yourself, you may find that managing your symptoms becomes second nature.

Practice mindfulness.

Regular mindfulness meditation can help you calm your busy mind and gain more control over your emotions. Try meditating for a short period and increase the time as you become more comfortable with the process.

The hallmark traits of ADHD are inattention and distractibility—making organization perhaps the biggest challenge adults with the disorder face.

If you have ADHD, the prospect of getting organized, whether it be at work or home, may leave you feeling overwhelmed.

However, you can learn to break tasks down into smaller steps and follow a systematic approach to organization.

By implementing various structures and routines, and taking advantage of tools such as daily planners and reminders, you can set yourself up to maintain organization and control clutter.

Develop structure and neat habits—and keep them up

To organize a room, home, or office, start by categorizing your objects, deciding which are necessary and which can be stored or discarded.

To organize yourself, get in the habit of taking notes and writing lists.

Maintain your newly organized structure with regular, daily routines.

Create space.

Ask yourself what you need on a daily basis, and find storage bins or closets for things you don’t.

Designate specific areas for things like keys, bills, and other items that can be easily misplaced.

Throw away things you don’t need.

Use a calendar app or day planner.

Effective use of a day planner or a calendar on your smartphone or computer can help you remember appointments and deadlines. With electronic calendars, you can also set up automatic reminders so scheduled events don’t slip your mind.

Use lists.

Make use of lists and notes to keep track of regularly scheduled tasks, projects, deadlines, and appointments.

If you decide to use a daily planner, keep all lists and notes inside it.

You also have many options for use on your smartphone or computer.

Search for “to do” apps or task managers.

Deal with it now.

You can avoid forgetfulness, clutter, and procrastination by filing papers, cleaning up messes, or returning phone calls immediately, not sometime in the future.

If a task can be done in two minutes or less, do it on the spot, rather than putting it off for later.

Tame your paper trail

If you have ADHD, paperwork might make up a major part of your disorganization. But you can put a stop to the endless piles of mail and papers strewn across your kitchen, desk, or office. All it takes is some time to set up a paperwork system that works for you.

Deal with mail on a daily basis. Set aside a few minutes each day to deal with the mail, preferably as soon as you bring it inside. It helps to have a designated spot where you can sort the mail and either trash it, file it, or act on it.

Go paperless. Minimize the amount of paper you have to deal with. Request electronic statements and bills instead of paper copies. In the U.S., you can reduce junk mail by opting out of the Direct Marketing Association’s (DMA) Mail Preference Service.

Set up a filing system.

Use dividers or separate file folders for different types of documents (such as medical records, receipts, and income statements).

Label and color-code your files so that you can find what you need quickly.

Tips for managing your time and staying on schedule

Trouble with time management is a common effect of ADHD. You may frequently lose track of time, miss deadlines, procrastinate, underestimate how much time you need for tasks, or find yourself doing things in the wrong order.

Many adults with ADHD spend so much time on one task—known as “hyper focusing”—that nothing else gets done.

These difficulties can leave you feeling frustrated and inept, and make others impatient. But, there are solutions to help you better manage your time.

Time management tips

Adults with attention deficit disorder often have a different perception of how time passes.

To align your sense of time with everyone else, use the oldest trick in the book: a clock.

Become a clock-watcher. Use a wristwatch or highly visible wall or desk clock to help you keep track of time.

When you start a task, make a note of the time by saying it out loud or writing it down.

Use timers.

Allot yourself limited amounts of time for each task and use a timer or alarm to alert you when your time is up. For longer tasks, consider setting an alarm to go off at regular intervals to keep you productive and aware of how much time is going by.

Give yourself more time than you think you need. Adults with ADHD are notoriously bad at estimating how long it will take to do something. For every thirty minutes of time you think it will take you to get someplace or complete a task, give yourself a cushion by adding ten minutes.

Plan to be early and set up reminders. Write down appointments for fifteen minutes earlier than they really are. Set up reminders to ensure you leave on time and make sure you have everything you need ahead of time so you’re not frantically looking for your keys or phone when it’s time to go.

Prioritization tips

Because adults with ADHD often struggle with impulse control and jump from one subject to another, completing tasks can be difficult and large projects can seem overwhelming.

To overcome this:

Decide what to tackle first. Ask yourself what the most important task is that you need to accomplish, and then order your other priorities after that one.

Take things one at a time. Break down large projects or jobs into smaller, manageable steps.

Stay on task. Avoid getting sidetracked by sticking to your schedule, using a timer to enforce it if necessary.

Learn to say no

Impulsiveness can lead adults with ADHD to agree to too many projects at work or make too many social engagements.

But a jam-packed schedule can leave you feeling overwhelmed, overtired, and affect the quality of your work.

Saying no to certain commitments may improve your ability to accomplish tasks, keep social dates, and live a healthier lifestyle.

Check your schedule first before agreeing to something new.

Tips for managing money and bills

Money management requires budgeting, planning, and organization, so for many adults with ADHD, it can pose a true challenge.

Many common systems of money management don’t tend to work for adults with ADHD because they require too much time, paper, and attention to detail. But if you create your own system that is both simple and consistent, you can get on top of your finances and put a stop to overspending, overdue bills, and penalties for missed deadlines.

Control your budget

An honest assessment of your financial situation is the first step to getting budgeting under control.

Start by keeping track of every expense, no matter how small, for a month. This will allow you to effectively analyze where your money is going. You may be surprised at how much you’re spending on unnecessary items and impulse purchases. You can then use this snapshot of your spending habits to create a monthly budget based on your income and needs.

Figure out how you can avoid straying from your budget. For example, if you’re spending too much at restaurants, you can make an eating-in plan and factor in time for grocery shopping and meal preparation.
Set up a simple money management and bill paying system

Establish an easy, organized system that helps you save documents, receipts, and stay on top of bills.

For an adult with ADHD, the opportunity to manage banking on the computer can be the gift that keeps on giving.

Organizing money online means less paperwork, no messy handwriting, and no misplaced slips.

Switch to online banking. Signing up for online banking can turn the hit-or-miss process of balancing your budget into a thing of the past. Your online account will list all deposits and payments, tracking your balance automatically, to the penny, every day. You can also set up automatic payments for your regular monthly bills and log on as needed to pay irregular and occasional ones.

The The best part: no misplaced envelopes or late fees.

Set up bill pay reminders. If you prefer not to set up automatic payments, you can still make the process of bill paying easier with electronic reminders. You may be able to set up text or email reminders through online banking or you can schedule them in your calendar app.

Take advantage of technology. Free services can help you keep track of your finances and accounts. They typically take some time to set up, but once you’ve linked your accounts they automatically update. Such tools can make your financial life easier.

Put a stop to impulse shopping

Armed with an understanding of ADHD’s challenges and the help of structured strategies, you can make real changes in your life.

Many adults with attention deficit disorder have found meaningful ways to manage their symptoms, take advantage of their gifts, and lead productive and satisfying lives.

There is a lot you can do to help yourself and get your symptoms under control.

Exercise and eat healthfully.

Exercise vigorously and regularly—it helps work off excess energy and aggression in a positive way while soothing and calming the body. Eat a wide variety of healthy foods and limit sugary foods in order to even out mood swings.

Get plenty of sleep.

When you’re tired, it’s even more difficult to focus, manage stress, stay productive, and keep on top of your responsibilities.

Support yourself by turning off screens at least one hour before bed and getting between 7-9 hours of sleep every night.

Practice better time management.

Set deadlines for everything, even for seemingly small tasks.

Use timers and alarms to stay on track. Take breaks at regular intervals.

Avoid piles of paperwork or procrastination by dealing with each item as it comes in. Prioritize time-sensitive tasks and write down every assignment, message, or important thought.

Tips for staying focused and productive at work

ADHD can create special challenges at work.

The things you may find toughest—organization, completion of tasks, sitting still, listening quietly—are the very things you’re often asked to do all day long.

Juggling ADHD and a challenging job is no easy task, but by tailoring your workplace environment you can take advantage of your strong points while minimizing the negative impact of your ADHD symptoms.

Get organized at work

Organize your office, cubicle, or desk, one manageable step at a time.

Then use the following strategies to stay tidy and organized:

Set aside daily time for organization.

Mess is always distracting so set aside 5 to 10 minutes a day to clear your desk and organize your paperwork.

Experiment with storing things inside your desk or in bins so that they don’t clutter your workspace as unnecessary distractions.

Use colors and lists.

Color-coding can be very useful to people with ADHD. Manage forgetfulness by writing everything down.

Prioritize.

More important tasks should be placed first on your to-do list so you remember to do them before lower priority tasks.

Set deadlines for everything, even if they are self-imposed.

End distractions

When you have attention issues, where you work and what is around you can significantly affect how much you are able to get done. Let your workmates know you need to concentrate, and try the following techniques to minimize distractions:

Where you work matters.

If you don’t have your own office, you may be able to take your work to an empty office or conference room.

If you are in a lecture hall or conference, try sitting close to the speaker and away from people who chat during the meeting.

Minimize external commotion.

Face your desk towards a wall and keep your workplace free of clutter.

To discourage interruptions, you could even hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign.

If possible, let voicemail pick up your phone calls and return them later, turn off email and social media during certain times of the day, or even log off the Internet completely.

If noise distracts you, consider noise-canceling headphones or a sound machine

Save big ideas for later.

All those great concepts or random thoughts that keep popping into your head and distracting you? Jot them down on paper or on your smartphone for later consideration.

Some people with ADHD like to schedule time at the end of the day to go through all the notes they’ve made.

Stretch your attention span

As an adult with ADHD, you are capable of focusing—it’s just that you may have a hard time keeping that focus, especially when the activity isn’t one that you find particularly engaging.

Boring meetings or lectures are hard on anyone, but for adults with ADHD, they may pose a special challenge.

Similarly, following multiple directions can also be difficult for those with ADHD.

Use these tips to improve your focus and ability to follow instructions:

Get it in writing.

If you’re attending a meeting, lecture, workshop, or another gathering that requires close attention, ask for an advance copy of the relevant materials—such as a meeting agenda or lecture outline.

At the meeting, use the written notes to guide your active listening and note taking.

Writing as you listen will help you stay focused on the speaker’s words.

Echo directions.

After someone gives verbal instructions, say them aloud to make sure you got it right.

Move around.

To prevent restlessness and fidgeting, go ahead and move around—at the appropriate times in the right places.

As long as you are not disturbing others, try squeezing a stress ball during a meeting, for example. Or taking a walk or even jumping up and down during a meeting break can help you pay attention later on.

Tips for managing stress and boosting mood

Due to the impulsivity and disorganization that often accompany ADHD, you may struggle with erratic sleep, an unhealthy diet, or the effects of too little exercise—all issues that can lead to extra stress, bad moods, and feeling out of control.

The best way to stop this cycle is to take charge of your lifestyle habits and create healthy new routines.

Eating well, getting plenty of sleep, and exercising regularly can help you stay calm, minimize mood swings, and fight any symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Healthier habits can also reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and distractibility, while regular routines can help your life feel more manageable.

Exercise and spend time outdoors

Working out is perhaps the most positive and efficient way to reduce hyperactivity and inattention from ADHD.

Exercise can relieve stress, boost your mood, and calm your mind, helping work off the excess energy and aggression that can get in the way of relationships and feeling stable.

Exercise on a daily basis. Choose something vigorous and fun that you can stick with, like a team sport or working out with a friend.

Increase stress relief by exercising outdoors—people with ADHD often benefit from sunshine and green surroundings.

Try relaxing forms of exercise, such as mindful walking, yoga, or tai chi. In addition to relieving stress, they can teach you to better control your attention and impulses.

Get plenty of sleep

Sleep deprivation can increase symptoms of adult ADHD, reducing your ability to cope with stress and maintain focus during the day.

Simple changes to daytime habits go a long way toward ensuring solid nightly sleep.

Avoid caffeine late in the day.

Exercise vigorously and regularly, but not within an hour of bedtime.

Create a predictable and quiet “bedtime” routine, including taking a hot shower or bath just before bed.

Stick to a regular sleep-wake schedule, even on weekends.

Eat healthfully

While unhealthy eating habits don’t cause ADHD, a poor diet can exacerbate symptoms.

By making simple changes in what and how you eat, you may experience big reductions in distractibility, hyperactivity, and stress levels.

Eat small meals throughout day.

Avoid sugar and junk food as much as possible.

Make sure you include healthy protein at every meal.

Aim for several servings of fiber-rich whole grains each day.

Practice mindfulness

As well as reducing stress, regular mindfulness meditation can help you to better resist distractions, lower impulsivity, improve your focus, and provide more control over your emotions.

Since hyperactivity symptoms can make meditation a challenge for some adults with ADHD, starting slowly can help.

Meditate for short periods and gradually increase your meditation time as you become more comfortable with the process—and are better able to maintain focus.

The key is to then draw on these mindfulness techniques during your daily life to keep you on track.

Experiment with free or inexpensive smartphone apps or online guided meditations.

Authors: Robert Segal, M.A. and Melinda Smith, M.A.

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Adult ADD - Mayo Clinic

2022-08-03T11:35:00.006-07:00

Adult ADD - Mayo Clinic

Difficulty staying on task, being easily distracted, constantly losing things and never finishing projects.

All are tell tale signs of adult attention deficit disorder.

Lots of people think they may have adult ADD, but sometimes symptoms are the result of other issues.

Let's go to Mayo Clinic to find out more about adult ADD.

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Omar Khayyám > Quotes

2019-05-18T05:43:00.002-07:00

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
― OMAR KHAYYAM, The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2742325.Omar_Khayy_m

Marcus Aurelius Quotes

2019-05-18T04:38:00.000-07:00

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor, born nearly two millennia ago (121 – 180). Marcus became the Emperor of the Roman Empire in 161 and ruled for nearly two decades until his death in 180. It is important to realize the gravity of that position and the magnitude of power that Marcus possessed.

He held one of—if not the most—powerful positions in the world at the time. If he chose to, nothing would be off limits. There is a reason the adage that power in absolute absolutely corrupts has been repeated throughout history—it unfortunately tends to be true. And yet, as the essayist Matthew Arnold remarked, Marcus proved himself worthy of the position he was in.

Marcus has only one core work, which was actually never intended for publication: his Meditations (originally titled “To Himself”). This is not only one of greatest books ever written but perhaps the only book of its kind. It is the definitive text on self-discipline, personal ethics, humility, self-actualization and strength.

Below are 20 of our favorite quotes from Marcus Aurelius. For more information on the Roman emperor, check out our article “Who Is Marcus Aurelius? Getting To Know The Roman Emperor“

Marcus Aurelius Quotes

“Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius

“You don’t have to turn this into something. It doesn’t have to upset you.” – Marcus Aurelius

“To live a good life: We have the potential for it. If we learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference.” – Marcus Aurelius

“It’s silly to try to escape other people’s faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. Ask yourself at every moment, “Is this necessary?”” – Marcus Aurelius

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” – Marcus Aurelius

“It’s unfortunate that this has happened. No. It’s fortunate that this has happened and I’ve remained unharmed.” – Marcus Aurelius

“You’re better off not giving the small things more time than they deserve.” – Marcus Aurelius

“If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius

“It’s all in how you perceive it. You’re in control. You can dispense with misperception at will, like rounding the point.” – Marcus Aurelius

“It’s a disgrace in this life when the soul surrenders first while the body refuses to.” – Marcus Aurelius

“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Just that you do the right thing. The rest doesn’t matter.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions.” – Marcus Aurelius

“You shouldn’t give circumstances the power to rouse anger, for they don’t care at all.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Take a good hard look at people’s ruling principle, especially of the wise, what they run away from and what they seek out.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Accept the things to which fate binds you and love the people with whom fate brings you together but do so with all your heart.” – Marcus Aurelius

“Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if you will keep digging.”—Marcus Aurelius

Link: https://dailystoic.com/marcus-aurelius-quotes/

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
~ Marcus Aurelius

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"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." – Marcus Aurelius

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'Such as your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind.' - #MarcusAurelius #habits

#MarcusAurelius was a scholar of his. "We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak." Epictetus

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“Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; and if it is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.” - #MarcusAureliu

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We all love ourselves more than we love other people, but care more about their opinion then our own. ~Marcus Aurelius #marcusaurelius #stoicism #stoic
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“Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if you will keep digging.” #marcusaurelius #stoicism https://www.instagram.com/p/BxR3a9slrvM/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1sghpqwh0gexi …

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Give yourself time to learn something new and good #MarcusAurelius #Nietzsche

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"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." - Marcus Aurelius #Mood #MarcusAurelius #stoicism #meditations #Stoic
Choose Kindness‏ @ichosekindness May 9

Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize? Marcus Aurelius #empathy #marcusaurelius #quote #love #understanding #unique #different #introspect #reflect #mindful pic.twitter.com/ta2VAomwx8

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The heart of man is very much like the sea

2019-05-18T03:36:00.000-07:00

The lover of nature is he whose inward and outward senses are truly adjusted to each other.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if you will keep digging.

- Marcus Aurelius

‘Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.’

- Twelfth Night

‘The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.’
- Vincent Van Gogh

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.’

- Albert Einstein

Appreciate the importance of valuing and taking good care of your physical AND mental AND emotional health and well-being. YOU matter.

SERENITY PRAYER ADAPTED FOR ADD by Dr. Edward Hallowell

2019-05-18T02:07:00.000-07:00

SERENITY PRAYER ADAPTED FOR ADD

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

The insight to prioritize wisely what I want to change;

The patience to resist trying to control everything I could, had I the energy and time;

The courage and skill to change the things I have chosen to change;

And the wisdom to know the differences among all these.

- Dr. Edward Hallowell

Tips for Journalists that Never Go Out of Style

2019-05-01T09:54:00.001-07:00

40 Time-tested Tips for Journalists that Never Go Out of Style

By Jezzamine Andaquig on October 10, 2017

1. Always get the name of the dog.

2. Better to get it right than get it first.

3. Trust is our most important asset.

4. Endure the awkward silences in interviews.

5. Avoid clichés.

6. Pick up the damn phone.

7. And get out of the damn office.

8. Only quote when paraphrasing doesn’t do a better job.

9. With multimedia: complement, don’t repeat.

10. Know your equipment before you hit the field.

11. Give credit and thanks for user submissions.

12. Follow the money.

13. Ask open-ended questions.

14. Keep asking yourself: what is the story REALLY about?

15. Get good natural sound.

16. Experiment and take risks.

17. Capture more b-roll than you think you need.

18. When the eye and the ear compete, the eye wins.

19. Better to coach writers than fix broken stories.

20. Reports are about information; stories are about experience.

21. Arrive early, stay late.

22. Don’t let the powerful answer in the passive voice: “Mistakes were made.”

23. The best quote often comes after the reporter closes the notebook.

24. Journalism is a discipline of verification, not assertion.

25. Good writing is not magic, it’s a process.

26. Great journalism comes at the intersection of craft and opportunity.

27. Take responsibility for what readers know and understand.

28. Each reader brings an autobiography with them to a story.

29. In a nut graph, it’s not the graph that’s important, but the nut.

30. Place the emphatic word in a sentence at the end.

31. The antidote to procrastination is rehearsal.

32. Show AND tell.

33. Get a good quote high in the story.

34. Express your most important idea in the shortest sentence.

35. The most powerful form of punctuation is white space.

36. Write early to learn what you still need to learn.

37. Tell the audience what you know—and how you know it.

38. Don’t just interview the boss, talk to the mechanic.

39. To find stories, take a different route home.

40. If your mother says she loves you, check it out.

Source: https://www.poynter.org/40-time-tested-tips-journalists-never-go-out-style

Information Overload is the Bane of my Life

2019-04-24T04:56:00.000-07:00

My daily struggle is to understand what is important, to my situation, in the constant barrage of information on the Internet.

What can and should be ignored?

Is my purpose to seek distraction, novelty and entertainment?

Or is the goal and purpose to my Net Surfing to gain valuable knowledge?

What do I hope to accomplish?

“There are things that attract human attention, and there is often a huge gap between what is important and what is attractive and interesting."

- Yuval Noah Harari

And Donald Trump has not helped make being informed easy with all his mixed messages.

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern.”

― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

Miles Davis: "Love for Sale". John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adde...

2019-04-14T19:40:00.001-07:00

Miles Davis: "Love for Sale". John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley

Link: https://youtu.be/MXSjJBKPyFg

Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive

2019-04-09T04:26:00.001-07:00

Link: https://youtu.be/YB1NPYJIcuE

Live Arrowsmith Cognitive Classroom Demonstration - with Howard Eaton an...

2019-04-09T04:19:00.001-07:00

Arrowsmith Cognitive Classroom Demonstration - with Howard Eaton and students from Eaton Cognitive Improvement Centre

Link: https://youtu.be/epHBDNBPnHg

Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Mister and Lady Day

2019-04-09T01:13:00.001-07:00

Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Mister and Lady Day: Mister and Lady Day – a lovely picture-book about Billie Holiday, born on this day in 1915, and the dog who loved her Billie ...

Many kinds of Art

2019-04-08T23:10:00.002-07:00

Utagawa Toyokuni

Senju Horimatsu

Kazuhiko Fukuoji

Robert Mapplethorpe

Ichijo Narumi

Man Ray

Eikoh Hosoe

André Kertész

Man Ray

Sandro Botticelli

Ito Jakuchu

The animal who cannot sleep

2019-04-08T21:07:00.000-07:00

“The importance of insomnia is so colossal that I am tempted to define man as the animal who cannot sleep"
      - E. M. Cioran

Born on this day, in 1911

 Henri Cartier-Bresson

The animal who cannot sleep

My Neuroplastic Adventure

2019-04-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

I learned about Barbara A-Y by watching this interesting documentary about a young man trying to seek novel and creative ways to adapt to his disability and discovered her work. you can watch the video at the link below:

After being heartbroken by a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of 9, Victor Mifsud is now on a journey to heal his sight, body and soul using modern science, ancient wisdom and non-traditional therapies.

Keywords: Accessible Media, My Neuroplastic Adventure, AMI Originals, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Victor Mifsud, Science, Technology, Theraphy, Disability, Inclusion

My Neuroplastic Adventure

Link: https://www.ami.ca/category/documentaries/media/my-neuroplastic-adventure

Live Arrowsmith Cognitive Classroom Demonstration - with Howard Eaton an...

2019-04-08T17:01:00.001-07:00

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young: "The Woman Who Changed Her Brain"

2019-04-07T10:31:00.001-07:00

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young visited Google's office in Seattle, WA to discuss her book:

"The Woman Who Changed Her Brain" and the latest research in cognitive transformation.

About the Author:

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young is the Director of Arrowsmith School and Arrowsmith Program.

She holds a B.A.Sc. in Child Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto.

Her work, begun in 1978, has been recognized as one of the first examples of the practical application of neuroplasticity, which, simply put, is the ability of the brain to change and rewire itself over one’s lifetime.

The genesis of the Arrowsmith Program’s cognitive exercises lies in Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s journey of discovery and innovation to overcome her own severe learning disabilities, a description of which appears in her book, “The Woman Who Changed Her Brain".

Reviewers have written: “Arrowsmith-Young has been able to describe, in a poignant and often unforgettable way, what it feels like to have a devastating learning disorder––but also what it’s like to leave it behind.

Most everyone reading this book will find in its unique case histories, a new way to think about people’s cognitive difficulties in coping with the world.

Here is an opportunity to understand the mental glitches and deeper problems of their own or of others in a new way.” “Arrowsmith-Young explains some of the most complex neurological concepts in a personal and breathtakingly simple way.”

It will open your mind to new possibilities on how to deal with 'traffic jams in the brain.'

Her life has been a quest to help individuals address their learning difficulties, so they can experience the ease and joy of learning, and to have the cognitive capacities in place to realize their dreams.

Her program of cognitive exercises is implemented in schools in Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea.

Link: https://youtu.be/Uk1ZpxuYic8

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

2019-04-07T10:14:00.002-07:00

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young is the Creator and Director of Arrowsmith School and Arrowsmith Program, and the author of the international best-selling book The Woman Who Changed Her Brain (www.barbaraarrowsmithyoung.com/book). She holds a B.A.Sc. in Child Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master's degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). Arrowsmith-Young is recognized as the creator of one of the first practical applications of the principles of neuroplasticity to the treatment of learning disorders. Her program is implemented in 54 schools internationally.

Link: https://youtu.be/o0td5aw1KXA

Founding Fathers

2019-04-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

Founding Fathers

Serenity Prayer

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Read A Restless Mind

ADHD can be an asset, and it can also ruin your life

Adult ADHD and Childhood Trauma

Should You Be Assessed For ADHD? with Dr Stephen Humphries - Harley Therapy

Do You Have Adult ADHD Inattentive Type? Here Are 9 Hidden Signs

Thinking Straight in an Age of Information Overload | Daniel Levitin

Tips for Managing Adult ADHD

Adult ADD - Mayo Clinic

Omar Khayyám > Quotes

Marcus Aurelius Quotes

The heart of man is very much like the sea

SERENITY PRAYER ADAPTED FOR ADD by Dr. Edward Hallowell

Tips for Journalists that Never Go Out of Style

Information Overload is the Bane of my Life

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern.”

Miles Davis: "Love for Sale". John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adde...

Arrowsmith School Cognitive Intensive

Live Arrowsmith Cognitive Classroom Demonstration - with Howard Eaton an...

Circadian Rhythm Disorders: Mister and Lady Day

Many kinds of Art

The animal who cannot sleep

My Neuroplastic Adventure

My Neuroplastic Adventure

Live Arrowsmith Cognitive Classroom Demonstration - with Howard Eaton an...

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young: "The Woman Who Changed Her Brain"

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

Founding Fathers

Serenity Prayer

SERENITY PRAYER ADAPTED FOR ADD

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

The insight to prioritize wisely what I want to change;

The patience to resist trying to control everything I could, had I the energy and time;

The courage and skill to change the things I have chosen to change;

And the wisdom to know the differences among all these.- Dr. Edward Hallowell

And the wisdom to know the differences among all these.

- Dr. Edward Hallowell