Paperwork Clutter and ADHD Adults. The two go together like chocolate and peanut butter. I have gone through periods of time where I didn’t open my mail for weeks. What happens when you don’t open your electric bill? It doesn’t get paid. And then a month later...
I haven't always had a great morning routine. In middle school I had a bit of trouble getting up in the morning. At first my mother would come downstairs (my room was in the basement) and bang on my door to wake me. After a while when that didn’t work she...
* This post may contain affiliate links. When I tell you to start a journal I KNOW you are rolling your eyes. It's ok, I can take it. Journaling isn’t a new concept for most of us. And don't even mention that whole Bullet Journal craze. I can't do it. I met Ryder...
I've long been curious about the ADHD and dopamine connection. Dopamine has been getting a ton of press lately. And while I'm glad that ADHD is also getting some much-needed attention, I still don't quite understand the connection between the two. Check out all...
One of my favorite people, and former guests, Jaclyn Paul stops by to discuss emotional Hyperfocus and ADHD moms. We just made the episode live on the HealthyADHD feed this morning. Jaclyn and I had intended to discuss how we often take little missteps and build them...
I don't have much patience when it comes to arguing with my son about brushing his teeth. Lucky for me, Dr. Greg Grillo offered up a guide for how to teach your child about good dental hygiene. If you are raising a child, you have undoubtedly had the argument about...
Body Doubling for ADHD is one of the most underutilized tools out there. I've been doing it for years successfully, so I have no idea why more people aren't trying it. According to author Patricia Quinn, MD, “A body double is someone who sits with a person with...
I had the ADHD meltdown of a lifetime a few weeks ago. Here is the audio version of this post: As you may know, one of the less-attractive symptoms of having ADHD is the emotional dysregulation. Generally, meltdowns happen to me about 2 times per year and...
Several years ago when I was writing more posts about homemaking someone suggested I produce an ADHD Home Management binder. I laughed. A lot. Because I am absolutely not an expert on managing a home with or without ADHD. But I will say I've come to terms with...
Stop wasting time with to-do lists. Just stop. To-do lists are generally quite long, because they are aspirational. Long lists lead to overwhelm and inaction when you have ADHD. I should know, I used to make these super detailed to-do lists because I couldn't...
