Linda Fox

I've just discovered this great FREE scheduling & organising tool

2008-05-22T15:26:23+01:00

I've just come across this great ADHD management tool & it's currently free!

Skoach is designed by Kathleen Nadeau PhD & is based on the principles of her bestselling book ADD - Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life

Skoach is so much more than a scheduler. As well as for keeping track of appointments, it's fantastic for planning & scheduling tasks. It has a "Task Tree" function whereby tasks can be broken down into manageable steps. It's a very visual format, with everything colour coded. There's a function whereby you create a colour coded "template" week which acts as the backdrop to the calendar function. I've been encouraging my clients to make similar templates for a while now so i was impressed to find that Skoach had this facility.

It has a visual timeline which lets you gauge your progress, great for staying on task! It even keeps track of interrupted or unfinished tasks, puts them back in the task list & lets you record last/next action which helps you get back on track quickly.

Skoach adapts well to many organising methods, including GTD, or goal based systems. It even sends you reminders by email (also by text if you live in the USA). You can even email Skoach to add to your task list/schedule.

Anyway, a huge thumbs up from me! Let me know what do you think (add your comments below or email me!). Hope you like Skoach as much as I do!

Pimp my Blog!

2008-05-21T12:31:53+01:00

I'm finally back to regular blogging, lots has been happening & i'm working on some new & exciting projects so check back for more info here.

I've redesigned the blog as I thought it was time for a fresh new look! Hope you like it :) This coincides with the relaunch of my Ezine on a new service, so today i'll be working on getting to grips with the new system!

2008-05-21T11:20:58+01:00

Welcome to my blog! I'm Linda Fox & this is my blogsite for Adults with ADHD who are searching for effective solutions & tips for successfully living with ADHD.

Sign up (sign up box will be back soon as i'm changing listserve) for your free tips Ezine, ADDed Success, to receive a bi-weekly Ezine containing secrets for successfully living & thriving with ADHD.

I'd love to hear from you, so email me using the link below my photo & let me know your thoughts & suggestions. Thanks for stopping by! Linda

UK Adult ADHD Experiences Survey 2007

2007-04-03T12:56:10+01:00

I'm undertaking a anonymous survey into the experiences of adults with ADHD. Services in the UK are so limited & it really is "pot luck" as to what help (if any) adults are offered. No names/email addresses/personal identifying data will be collected.

So if you are an adult with ADHD please spare a few minutes to complete the survey & also tell your ADHD friends about it! Findings from the survey will be posted on the blog when it's closed. Thank you :)

The survey is now closed. The results are currently being analysed & will be posted here shortly. Thank you everyone who took part in the survey, there were 100 of you & your input is very much appreciated.

How Many Items Are On Your Ta-Da List?

2007-03-29T15:51:49+01:00

I was reading about these & think they might be quite helpful...the great thing is that you can share your lists with someone else, which is great for accountability. Definitely worth checking out for those ADDers who are online a lot of the time & who like electronic (rather than paper based) systems - also the service is FREE! Perhaps some of my clients might like to try this out & share their lists with me!

So, what do you think? worth a try?

Square Pegs in Round Holes...

2007-03-12T08:49:00+00:00

The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else.

E.E. Cummings

Are you Procrastinating This Week?

2007-03-07T10:09:42+00:00

Did you know it is National Procrastination Week?....the week where the intention is to give ourselves permission to procrastinate & do nothing! Could this be happening to you much of the time by any chance? If you have ADHD it's quite likely that procrastination is a habit easily fallen into. It's something my individual coaching clients frequently need help with & which we work on together. Team work can make all the difference!

I think it's something we all do at times & for various reasons...sometimes it's to avoid something unpleasant, difficult or challenging. Other reasons can be not knowing where (or how) to start, or it can be an element of perfectionism.

Anyway, keep reading for some tips to get you going on your procrastination demons.......

Always START off with the task you procrastinate most on (Eat That Frog is a great book by Brian Tracy which is all about this...check out my booklist for details). So always get the day started with the task you most hate to do......the important assignment, cleaning out the kitchen, that important, but difficult, phone call. If you get your procrastination Frog! out of the way first thing in the morning the rest of the day will go so much better!
Breaking your day into CHUNKS....15 (or 30) minute blocks of time (using a timer) can be a great way to get stuff done. Even if you just do 15 minutes in the morning of the task you've been avoiding the action of getting started will get you going (& you'll realise it's not as bad as you've expected!). It's amazing what can be done in 15 minutes & once you get started on your project it's likely you will keep going.
Break down tasks into bit sized chunks. Make a list of the STEPS you will need to take to reach your end goal. Tackle one task at a time & tick them off the list as you go. Sometimes it's helpful to work on several smaller goals rather than the huge project.
Hire me as your coach to help you!

The Power of Thought

2007-03-05T08:00:00+00:00

All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

Buddha

Tracking Goals Tool

2007-02-28T22:30:20+00:00

I came across this today, it's a free online tool for tracking goals & habits. Quite simple & fun, worth a try! Take a look here Joe's Goals

Fun & Games on a Monday Morning!

2007-02-26T13:39:52+00:00

I was interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk this morning about Adult ADHD. It was only a short item on Nick Pandolfi's show, but hopefully it raised more awareness & discussion. On searching the website it seems it can't be listened to online later. I've noticed that there's more media interest in the adult side of things nowadays........ but why do people so often think ADHD's mainly about behaviour?

In my experience with the adults who come to me for coaching, it's much more about disorganisation, procrastination, time & task management. What do you think? What's your biggest problem related to ADHD? I'd love to hear from you.......why not post a comment about your biggest challenge with ADHD.

It's easy to your comments in the box below!