Executive Functions: Action Executive functions are not easy to define. But symptoms are easier to spot. The most commonly reported symptom of ADHD in both adults and children is impulsivity. Acting and speaking impulsively can cause some problems in your...
Of all of the executive functions, memory is the one I hear about most often. Not to get too deep, but memories are what make us human. Visualizing the past and future and predicting outcomes is what separates us from our pets. Think about the last thing you ate. Can...
Executive functions: emotion. Managing emotions with ADHD has been a major topic of conversation in our private membership. Many of us struggle to handle anger, frustration, insecurity and a variety of other emotional and mental health issues. ADHD doesn’t usually...
Executive Function: Focus In the last post, we discussed the difficulty for ADHD when it comes to activating ourselves to action. Or as I say, “getting started.” And we looked at the work of Dr. Thomas Brown for reference. For so many of us, getting started is just...
Executive Functions: Activation. This is the first in a series of posts based on the model designed by Dr. Thomas Brown. You can find his website HERE. Executive functions are the cognitive management system of the brain. This entire management system is impaired...
Poor executive function will show up in your life, there is no way around that. Living with ADHD is all about self-regulation. Or lack thereof. In the book Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Russel Barkley explains: “Executive functions are the specific self-directed...
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...
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...
You can beat the negative thought vortex of ADHD, you just need to understand why it's happening and what you can do about it. Life with ADHD can be challenging. Am I right? It is very common for ADHD women to struggle with negative self-talk and emotional...
