What better way to kick off the holiday season than by reflecting on what we are thankful for? Taking a moment to consider what you are grateful for and expressing appreciation will nourish and sustain your spirit and foster calm. It also strengthens your relationships … Continue reading Giving Thanks: 3 Ways to Express Gratitude During the Holidays
Month: November 2022
Tired of Wasting Time? Overcome ADHD Task Paralysis Today with 3 Proven Strategies
Do you ever face a task you know you need to do but feel frozen to begin? Task paralysis comes from a combination of being overwhelmed by what’s in front of you, disinterest in the task itself, and a negative expectation that you can actually … Continue reading Tired of Wasting Time? Overcome ADHD Task Paralysis Today with 3 Proven Strategies
The Myth of Multitasking & Ways to Create Better Routines that Help you Feel Less Stressed and Anxious
Can you relate to the following scenario? You are in the kitchen trying to prepare dinner while you are talking on the phone and checking your texts as soon as a notification appears. Meanwhile, your teenage son is watching television while doing math homework and … Continue reading The Myth of Multitasking & Ways to Create Better Routines that Help you Feel Less Stressed and Anxious
ADHD Tips for Kids & Adults: Improve Brain Focus & Productivity
. Can you relate to this scenario? You’re in the kitchen at 6 p.m. trying to prepare dinner while talking on the phone using your earpods and looking at texts periodically when a notification appears. Meanwhile, your teenage son watches television while doing math homework … Continue reading ADHD Tips for Kids & Adults: Improve Brain Focus & Productivity
The Best 5 Tips for Managing a Disappointing Report Card with Your Child
.It’s that time of year when parents and kids anxiously await their first report card. School is often the toughest area of functioning for neurodivergent kids and teens because academic performance requires using all of the executive functioning skills with which they struggle. For neurodivergent … Continue reading The Best 5 Tips for Managing a Disappointing Report Card with Your Child
Q: “I Can’t Handle Rejection. Will I Ever Change?”
Q: “I Can’t Handle Rejection. Will I Ever Change?” The emotional pain of rejection sensitive dysphoria is real and agonizing. But your responses to rejection follow a pattern. You’ll have to start new patterns – or ways of thinking and behaving – to reduce the … Continue reading Q: “I Can’t Handle Rejection. Will I Ever Change?”
There’s A New Type Of Multitasking — And It’s Especially Bad For Teens & People With ADHD
There’s A New Type Of Multitasking — And It’s Especially Bad For Teens & People With ADHD We are all hijacked by our devices, tricked into thinking that we can do all of these tasks simultaneously and well — and this is called “media multitasking”. Read … Continue reading There’s A New Type Of Multitasking — And It’s Especially Bad For Teens & People With ADHD
5 Better Ways To Talk To Kids About Bad Grades On Report Cards — Without Shame
5 Better Ways To Talk To Kids About Bad Grades On Report Cards — Without Shame School is often the toughest area of functioning for neurodivergent kids and teens because academic performance requires using all of the executive functioning skills with which they struggle. For neurodivergent learners … Continue reading 5 Better Ways To Talk To Kids About Bad Grades On Report Cards — Without Shame
How to Mend Your Emotional Safety Net
How to Mend Your Emotional Safety Net Family conflict often surges during holiday get-togethers. If you have ADHD, that stress can trigger emotional dysregulation and RSD. Securing emotional support from your partner is essential, but sometimes complicated. These tips will help. Read More>> Key Points: … Continue reading How to Mend Your Emotional Safety Net
“My Extended Family Drives Me Crazy!” How to Guard & Protect Your Holiday Spirit
“My Extended Family Drives Me Crazy!” How to Guard & Protect Your Holiday Spirit It’s hard to keep your emotions in check when extended family gatherings go south yet again. Learn how to avoid the holiday spiral with these self-soothing strategies. Read More>> Key Points: … Continue reading “My Extended Family Drives Me Crazy!” How to Guard & Protect Your Holiday Spirit