Diane Ladd's Coaching Blog

Diane is Featured on Attention Talk Radio

Diane Ladd — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:06:51 +0000

Host Jeff Copper will interview ADD adolescent coach Diane Ladd to get her insight, thoughts, reflections, and experience coaching children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Diane will share her approach, techniques, and proven strategies that help adolescent children move forward.

Attention Training

Diane Ladd — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:14:45 +0000

Our brain consists of neurons that are interconnected throughout the brain. These connections are called neural pathways. We have a lifelong ability to reorganize, strengthen and create these pathways. The ability of the brain to do this is called neural plasticity. As we focus on learning a skill, the mind causes the brain to create neural [...]

Time Management

Diane Ladd — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:43:08 +0000

We say in agreement, "Yes, life is too time consuming!" It devours all of our waking moments. Our to-do lists seam to get longer by the minute; accumulating tasks faster than we have time to complete them. "Life is too time consuming "- Let's think about this for a minute...

Your 3 Steps to Attention

Diane Ladd — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:28:47 +0000

ADHD Coaching is a non-medicinal teatment for Attention deficit disorder. Coaching with Diane Ladd and using Your 3 Steps to attention will help you to become aware of when your attention is being diverted and to discover new strategies for being more attentive in your daily life.

Queen of Procrasti Nation

Diane Ladd — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:17:17 +0000

Last week, I had a great time presenting my workshop “I’ll Stop Procrastinating . . . Someday!” Breaking out of the Cycle with DIRECT Goal Setting at the Metrowest Procrastinators Meetup. I proudly introduced myself as the Queen of Procrasti Nation; a title I have held for quite some time now! There were over 20 members [...]

What is ADHD?

Diane Ladd — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:37:30 +0000

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), ”ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).” The NIMH States that ADHD has three subtypes: Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive Predominantly inattentive Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive ADHD has many symptoms [...]

Andover ADD Support Groups

Diane Ladd — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:55:31 +0000

You should join this meetup if: Your symptoms of ADD have gotten in the way of things you wanted to do or have Having these symptoms keeps you from being the way you want to be You’re ready to break out of the paradigm and make steps toward living life the way you want! Besides all that... you should join if you want to meetup with some really great people!!

8 Strategies for College Students

Diane Ladd — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:48:55 +0000

When ADD teens head to College, life often becomes overwheming. The intention is to do well and the studies show that 1/3 of students with ADD do not get through their first semester. The sudden freedom coupled with increased responsibility often times is a disaster for a young adult with ADD.

Andover ADD Support Groups

Diane Ladd — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:23:56 +0000

Click here to check out The Andover ADD Support Group!

The Gift of Connection

Diane Ladd — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:45:08 +0000

On Sunday I paid a visit to my grandparents. My Nanie and Nano are 91 and live by themselves in the next town over. I brought some cookies and had a lovely conversation with them. Nanie has been suffering with Alzheimer’s and Nano has had his share of health problems over the last year or so. [...]