College is a unique experience, but given the high cost, it is one you want to practice and plan for specific ADHD challenges in advance. I get it after years of going to school; most seniors are mentally checked out, especially if they have already been accepted to a college. But from now, until going […]
It is challenging to write this blog since I am sitting in the vacation house my family has been coming to for my children’s whole lives, but it is true. School is around the corner. Where we live school starts back mid-August if you are in public school and about a week later for most […]
The first few sessions with my clients are dedicated to creating a foundation to build our coaching relationship. We explore strengths, weaknesses, needs, values, natural resources and co-create the relationship. During this “get to know each other” timeframe, one of the questions I ask is “Who is on your team?” Often I find that many […]
Habits have a natural cycle. They can also be good or bad. You are reminded of something. You want something. You respond. You are rewarded. You are stressed. You want to a cigarette. You go out for a smoke. You are rewarded by the feeling of being relaxed and socializing with others who are smoking. […]
I recently finished listening to The Little Book of Hygge, by Miek Wiking. Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute. What a great job title. How can hygge (hue-guh) help you be more productive? Let’s start with a definition. What is hygge? It doesn’t translate exactly but it is why Danes are consistently […]
Some people with ADHD may be interested whether or not marijuana may be helpful for them. I think the answer is no. Here is why I think so: People who smoke marijuana for ADHD usually are doing it on their own without the input of a doctor. Therefore, no one is advising on dosages. Medication […]
My family is on vacation. Yesterday, I stayed out on the beach after the crowds were gone. It was wonderful. I just laid there with my eyes closed focused on the sound of the ocean and my breath. It got me thinking about what I should blog about. We can’t always just be in nature […]
We all spend our days using a set of skills that are rarely explicitly taught to us. Daily we are asked to plan, prioritize, shift attention from one task to the next, manage time, be flexible with our thoughts and emotions, control our emotions, and more. These executive functions (EF) skills are vital. They are […]
Do you ever feel that ADHD only doesn’t explain everything that is going on? It may be just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some facts. The occurrences of ADHD 3-5% of the population. 20-30% of people with ADHD also have depression. More than 25% of people with ADHD have anxiety disorders. Here is […]
Individual coaching is a partnership. You will only get out of it what you put into it. Here is what a life coach does: Partners with clients in a thought-provoking creative process Honors the client as the expert in his/her life & believe every client is naturally creative, resourceful and whole (NCRW) Discovers clarifies and […]
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