Category Archives: Adult ADD/ADHD
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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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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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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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Resolutions Don’t Work: An Unusual New Year’s Guidebook for People Who Think Different
Posted on January 1, 2020 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By June Silny Some people set new year’s resolutions to cut calories or exercise every day, then set off down a straight and steady path toward success with nothing but their self-discipline in tow. Those people don’t have ADHD. Which is not to say we can’t achieve meaningful, positive change; it just means we have […]
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Adult ADHD: Setting Goals for the New Year
Posted on December 26, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By FastBraiin Staff Everyone is guilty of giving up on some of their new year resolutions every now and then; however, if you’re an adult with ADHD, accomplishing your goals for the new year can be even more difficult and frustrating. This new year, we’ve put together some tips for setting goals that will help […]
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Back to School: 5 Tips for Adult ADHD Students
Posted on December 16, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Natalia van Rikxoort, MSW, ACC Whether you are a first-time college student or returning to school after years in the workforce, going back to school as an adult can be an exciting, but daunting, prospect. Many ADHDers have anything but fond memories of the classroom but there’s no need for the college experience to be […]
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Practical tips to improve concentration
Posted on November 26, 2019 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.By Pushpak Pawar 12 Tips to Improve Your Concentration If you’ve ever found it difficult to get through a challenging task at work, studied for an important exam, or spent time on a finicky project, you might have wished you could increase your ability to concentrate. Concentration refers to the mental effort you direct toward […]
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