Thrive With ADD

Does the word “planning” make you shudder?  Learn an ADD-friendly 5-step formula for getting started on planning even the most complex project.

Download the 5-step Blueprint for Planning info-graphic

ADHD “Can’t Get Started Blues” Survey shows Overwhelm as number one problem for getting started.  But is feeling overwhelmed the real roadblock, or a symptom of a different problem?

It’s tough to focus on work during a time of personal crisis, with or without ADHD. Here’s how to stay productive when your mind is going around on a “What If…?!” hamster wheel.

Do fidget spinners help ADHD adults to focus?  In a way, yes…instead of fidgeting, they focus on the spinner.   But how does that help ADHD?

Have you been embarrassed at not remembering what you’ve been told, or “mis-remembering” an appointment?

The problem isn’t your memory; it’s thinking you should be relying on memory in the first place.

With ADHD, we’re sometimes faulted for impulsiveness. But the ability to make GOOD decisions very quickly is actually an asset. Read how impulsive decision-making can work to your advantage.

When you report to a boss – and want to keep your job — the expectations of the organization can replace the need for motivation.  But what do you do if there is no boss or deadline?

No, there’s NOT time for “one more thing!”  What you think will take just two  minutes is probably at least 10.

Download Free report:  “11 Reasons for ADD / ADHD Lateness”

Waiting for the dentist?  I did my most productive and focused work all week during 45 minutes on my laptop in the dentist’s waiting room.

In fact, in that short time I got much more done than I would have in my home office….

Anna knew that having so many talents and possibilities for her life – coupled with ADD — could be both a blessing and a curse.   No matter which route she chose, she would feel that perhaps she should be taking a different direction.

The number of possibilities that you COULD do might be overwhelming. When you couple that with worry about what you SHOULD do, you can spend a long time doing nothing.