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ADHD Needs a Better Name. We Have One.
Posted on February 10, 2020 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Edward Hallowell, M.D. & John Ratey, M.D. ADHD is not purely a disorder; it is a mix of assets and liabilities. A more representative name for the condition is VAST, or variable attention stimulus trait. This new model recognizes the phenomenon of rejection sensitive dysphoria and its flip side “recognition responsive euphoria” — the […]
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Don’t Just Talk, Communicate
Posted on February 6, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Communication, ADHD & Relationships.By Kathleen Nadeau, PH.D Good communication is the key to strong relationships. This is true for adults with and without attention deficit. The problem is, adults with ADHD often think that they’re communicating when really they’re just talking. How to get your feelings across effectively with friends and partners. Adults with ADHD know that communication can […]
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Secrets of Your ADHD Brain
Posted on February 3, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Executive Function.By William Dodson, M.D. Most people are neurologically equipped to determine what’s important and get motivated to do it, even when it doesn’t interest them. Then there are the rest of us, who have attention deficit — ADHD or ADD — and the brain that goes along with it. Read the full article Please follow […]
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You’re Not Perfect, So Stop Trying to Be
Posted on January 30, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Sandy Maynard “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is good advice for people with ADHD, many of whom try to be perfectionists. People are always telling us what we did wrong and what we missed — “You need to pay more attention in class” or “What the heck is wrong with you? I just […]
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Seven Top Secrets for Adult ADHD: Boost Your Mood
Posted on January 27, 2020 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Adults with ADHD are more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges. There are many theories why this is the case, including overlapping biological causes as well as the psychological challenges of ADHD throughout the lifespan. Fortunately, there is significant research from a field of science pioneered by Dr. Martin Seligman called Positive Psychology, the study of strategies that enable […]
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Helpful Insights on Addressing ADHD and Lack of Motivation
Posted on January 23, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD, Executive Function.By Fastbraiin Staff ADHD and lack of motivation can really put a cramp in your day, your week, or your year. It’s not enough that you have ADHD, but now you also have no motivation to manage the symptoms or to do much of anything. Even without dealing with ADHD symptoms, many of our lives […]
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“I’m Way Too Hard on Myself”
Posted on January 20, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self-Esteem, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Patricia Quinn, MD We adults with ADHD are good at beating ourselves up and being way too hard on ourselves. We are more forgiving and understanding of our friends’ belly flops than we are of our own. Gabor Maté, a physician and author of Scattered Minds, writes about the harsh judgments some people with attention […]
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Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills
Posted on January 13, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Executive Function.By Gina DiTullio Executive function is an umbrella term in neuroscience to describe the neurological processes involving mental control and self-regulation. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning and organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to social situations and stressful situations. Read the full […]
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The ADHD-Friendly Guide to Filing Taxes
Posted on January 10, 2020 by CoachRudy in Money Management & ADHD.By Harriet Steinberg Why do so many of us put off doing taxes until April? Because it’s all so overwhelming! Use these tips to overcome common hurdles, find the right paperwork, and simplify the process so you’re done before April 15. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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Why Deadlines Pounce and Long-Term Plans Never Happen
Posted on January 7, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Organization, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Ari Tuckman Good time management requires you to make long-term goals and look into the future to figure out who you are, and who you want to be. Unfortunately, none of those things come easily to those with ADHD. Learn why ADHD makes planning for retirement (or even planning your next meal) difficult, and […]
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