An article called “Meet the Life Hackers”, in the October 16 2005 New York Times Magazine, gave a striking presentation of something widely recognized but hardly understood — the fact that unfiltered distractions prevent us from getting things done! In the article, author Clive Thompson … [Read more...] about Dealing with Interruptions!
Creating Goals that Work
Goals You CAN Achieve! Positive. Something you will do. Saying I won’t be a slob anymore is not positive. Try I will put my clothing in the hamper when I take them off at night. Specific. Your goal needs to state exactly what you want to do and when you want to do it. Stating that you will … [Read more...] about Creating Goals that Work
But Where Should it Go?
If you are like many people you find getting organized a constant struggle. You push yourself to spend time and energy “cleaning up”, then, within days or hours, it looks like nothing was done and worse it is impossible to find anything. You are right back where you started from. So how do you put … [Read more...] about But Where Should it Go?
ADHD Management Strategies for Children
BEHAVIOR Create a stable environment and routines. The more consistent your home and your demands on your child the more likely they will be able to meet expectations. Plan a variety of different activities Avoid boredom Teach your child what ADHD/ADHD is and what it is not It is not an … [Read more...] about ADHD Management Strategies for Children
ADHD Coaching for Kids: The 6 W’s
WHY Working with students while they are still developing study and work habits allows them to understand how they learn and the most effective strategies for them to attack issues that they face. By helping a student improve their study and work skills a coach can help them to increase their … [Read more...] about ADHD Coaching for Kids: The 6 W’s
ADHD: A Lot of it is GOOD!
Negative Traits Easily distracted Fails to give close attention to detail. Does not appear to listen … [Read more...] about ADHD: A Lot of it is GOOD!
