A client of mine told me what keeps him up at night is the minutia of everyday life. Getting the little things done so that he could get on to the good stuff. If you are among the many who find the stuff that “should be” so easy to do is really tough. Creating A […]
Read MoreHave you ever left your house only to discover that you left the information you need on your counter? Maybe you’ve arrived at the dry cleaners only to realize you didn’t bring your clothes? Have you scheduled follow up conversations with people you bump into in the hall, only to completely forget about them by […]
Read MoreDo you have ADHD? Having an answer to that question helps many people get their problems in perspective – it helps them sort between what are often conflicting motivational, organizational, medical and psychological issues. The following is the widely used Jasper-Goldberg Adult ADHD Screening Examination, Version 5.0. Scores over 70 are associated with a high […]
Read MoreAn 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 reported on the constant interruptions that we experience in […]
Read MoreGoals 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 […]
Read MoreIf 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 MoreBEHAVIOR 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 excuse; it does not […]
Read MoreWHY 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 self-esteem. Kids with ADHD […]
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