This month I have teamed up with Dr. Paul Austin from Austin Functional wellness. Dr. Paul D. Austin, DC, DACNB, has been in practice for 35 years. For the last 20 years, he has specialized in Functional Neurology. He is an expert in helping improve brain function by working with the inherent timing mechanisms that control […]
For my clients, their environment has always been a critical factor in how they feel. Now that we are months into this new reality, our settings are even more important. My daughter, Paige, works full-time, goes to college part-time, and has loads of neurodiverse challenges, including being hyper and hypo sensitive to lights, sounds, textures, […]
The challenges that arise from executive function issues are the messy bits of everyday life. Here is a list that may sound familiar and crosses the borders between work life and family life and personal care: Being easily frustrated Poor emotional control Difficulty with flexible thinking Following through with plans Trouble fully listening to others […]
Words have power. Our society used to use the term work-life balance, but the term work-life harmony is taking hold now. Work-life balance gives the idea of a scale with parts of life having different weights. I also think of this idea of juggling when I think of work-life balance. Maybe you are great at […]
How is work going? Maybe you aren’t in your office these days but if you have a job that can be done remotely think about how that is working for you. This blog is mostly about tips for working in an office but they can be tweaked to fit this strange time we are all […]
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 […]
Midterm and final exams can be a stressful time for students. With the correct information and proper planning, much of this stress can be eliminated. Here are some tips and resources to prepare for comprehensive exams.
Habit building is an integral part of life. No one functions outside of all routines. Love of novelty is a strong ADHD characteristic; however, habits give all of us structure. A framework in which to build our lives. Habits can be thought of as routines. Building routines for different areas of our lives like getting […]
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 […]
Note taking can seem overwhelming. If you are trying to write down everything, have trouble spelling, or have trouble remembering what was said, notetaking can seem daunting. I was working with a young woman a few weeks ago. Let’s call her Sarah. Sarah is in the 10th grade, she is smart, funny, involved with school […]
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