Three weeks ago my son told his kindergarten teacher he was going to punch her in the face. Yep, it’s true. My son threatened to punch his sweet, wonderful teacher, whom he loves, in the face. And he was promptly sent to the office. As he should be. [bctt...
Art has been a big inspiration for me lately. More specifically photography. I am finding that just the right combination of words and images can inspire me to write and to think in ways that I never imagined. I spend hours on Unsplash gazing at free stock photos....
You're not going to believe this but - I have been incredibly productive lately. I have been writing a ton of posts, and researching my butt off. For a few weeks early in the year I was not sure why I was so inspired. I'm still not sure why such tiny little changes...
I have a motivational problem. At work, at home and even sometimes with this website. The realization that I am not alone with this led me to believe that I should do some research. At first, I thought my lack of motivation had everything to do with having ADHD. Now...
Some adults with ADHD have very successful careers. Others struggle with a variety of issues including "Distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, poor memory, boredom, time management issues, and difficulty handling long-term projects"....among other things. Source...
I am a champion time-waster. If there were not routines in place at work and at home nothing would get done. Pinterest is my best friend and my worst enemy. From what I can tell I am not alone. We ADHD’ers have a tendency to be a little “time blind.” We underestimate...
Last summer I was stopped at a red light in my hometown and I noticed this guy walking around. He had a receding hairline and was wearing a long sleeved windbreaker in 90+ degree weather. He was pacing around talking to himself alone. I have been thinking a lot...
In May of this year I will have been blogging for two years. At first I wanted just to connect with other women and mothers living with ADHD. Over time I have decided that I like our little community so much I want to grow it into a full-time gig. The thing is, I have...
I could give you at least three excuses for why I have never tried to work with an ADHD Coach. First, I have always assumed that coaching is outside of my price range. Second, I have always wanted to handle things myself. Because that works so well. (insert sarcasm.)...
As a person suffering with ADHD during my formative years, I have had to create systems to help myself function in the world. Routine and structure are essential to my functioning. I get irritable when I am out of my routine. So does my son. People with...
