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...
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...
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...
You probably think I'm joking but I'm not, YOU should join me the 2019 ADHD Conference. I wrote about my first Conference experience in 2017. I had so much fun I've gone back each year since. This year's Annual International Conference on ADHD will be taking place...
Believe it or not, an ADHD diagnosis is not the end of the world. There are some available tools for ADHD women that can make your life so much better. I have a membership group. We talk about almost every topic under the sun in our group from mood swings to our...
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...
