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Choosing The Right Tool To Work With Your ADHD

Marla — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:25:35 +0000

I am sure you have considered many different types of tools available to help you work with your ADHD. And you may have a difficult time deciding which of the many options to explore and eventually try and which to ignore or at least table. You may even find yourself attracted to the novelty [...]

Is This Normal or Do I Have Undiagnosed ADHD?

Marla — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:03:02 +0000

Below is an excerpt from a letter that I recently received (and was given permission to post) along with my response. I decided to include it here, as it is such a common question and might be of interest to you, too. Hi Marla, I’ve really been identifying with everything you and your [...]

Random Musings, June 3rd – ADHD Tips and Tools

Marla — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:07:51 +0000

If you have looked around my site you will find many substantive articles. You won’t find that on days I post “Random Musings.” Just tips and links to content and tools I think might interest you. Something you can put in action right away, if you choose. If they sound interesting, I hope you [...]

ADHD and Limiting Beliefs – How to Counter Them

Marla — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:07:47 +0000

We all have beliefs about how things should be. And after a while we come to believe that is just the way life is. What is most problematic is when we act based on beliefs that limit us from reaching our goals. I know from my own personal experience and work over the years [...]

Random Musings, May 27th – ADHD Tips and Tools

Marla — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:10:44 +0000

ADHD And Support You Can Afford

Marla — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:43 +0000

While my hope is that every adult with ADHD who wants help can get support, I also know that investing in 1-1 ADHD Coaching can be too much of a reach for some. In part I know this from the emails I’ve received and conversations I’ve had with prospective clients who say or write [...]

ADHD and Five Steps to Countering Overwhelm

Marla — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:42:30 +0000

When you are overwhelmed you may feel as though an electrical overload has short circuited your brain, and caused it to shut-down, leaving you feeling paralyzed. You can’t figure out where to focus your attention. As you become overwhelmed your ADHD symptoms are also exacerbated. You can’t work effectively. Then you may think you [...]

Entreprenuers with ADHD: Be Sucessful By Using Your ADHD

Marla — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:54:16 +0000

Thom Hartmann redefines ADD as “A Different Perception” and wrote in his book, The Edison Gene: ADHD and the Gift of the Hunter Child, that people with ADHD …may instead be our most creative individuals, our most extraordinary thinkers, our most brilliant inventors and pioneers. I think he is right! If you are an [...]

ADHD Treatment: An Interactive Guide For Making Decisions

Marla — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:32:08 +0000

You may think of medication when you think of treatment for ADHD. Most people do. But, if you have ADHD and want to manage it successfully so you can reach your goals, you should know that medication alone will likely not be effective. That’s right. In order to effectively treat your ADHD, you need [...]

ADHD and Body Doubles – Someone By Your Side

Marla — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:32:36 +0000

You have put aside the time to prepare for your taxes or some other task, but you can’t seem to get started. Or maybe you are knee-deep working on your project, and then, seemingly all of sudden, you get distracted. Happens. Think back to a recent time when you were working with someone side [...]