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You’re Not Perfect, So Stop Trying to Be
Posted on May 31, 2019 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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The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Posted on May 23, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise.Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for the body. But exercise is also one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health. Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And […]
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How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain
Posted on May 20, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Additude Editors Research shows that what you feed your body has a direct correlation to how your brain functions. Diet and nutrition impact cognition, attention, sleep, and mood. According to the Harvard Health Blog1, studies show that people who eat “clean” or “whole” meal plans high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and lean […]
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What’s More Important: Exercise Or Sleep?
Posted on May 16, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Rosie Osmun You know that getting enough sleep and getting enough exercise are both essential for good health. But when you’re short on time or are feeling tired, is it still worth waking up extra early so you can squeeze in a workout? You’re probably hoping the answer is “no.” After all, who wouldn’t […]
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9 Ways ADHD Breaks My Heart Every Day
Posted on May 14, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.By June Silny Somedays, I am my own sadness. Other times, my loved ones stab my heart — often without realizing it or intending to. As a defense mechanism, I’ve trained myself to laugh or shrug or make a self-deprecating comment. But I’m here to tell you the emotional pain is real — and […]
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Got ADHD? Focusing on Priorities isn’t Rocket Science
Posted on May 3, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus, ADHD & Organization, ADHD Self Management, ADHD Time Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Dana Rayburn A common struggle for ADHD? Focusing on priorities.Often this is a distraction issue. But, not always. I find sometimes clients don’t focus on their priorities because they have no idea what their priorities even are. If you have a five page to do list but you still can’t decide what to work […]
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5 Perfectly Awful Ways to Motivate an ADHD Brain
Posted on May 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY TAMARA ROSIER, PH.D. Share Article Menu Many of us with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) have less reliable access to our prefrontal cortex (PFC) than do neurotypical people. Life’s details are managed in the PFC. It is a calm, rational butler, directing behavior in a Siri-toned voice: “Sir, your keys are on the table.” Or, […]
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Your Guide to Neurofeedback for ADHD
Posted on April 22, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Therapy.By David Rabiner, Ph.D., Ed Hamlin, Ph.D. This alternative therapy uses real-time EEG data to help patients work to train their ADHD brains for intense focus, impulse control, and organized executive function. Studies are encouraging, but not conclusive. Here’s what you need to know. Read the full article
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ADHD With and Without Emotion Dysregulation
Posted on April 18, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Neil Petersen A theme that repeatedly comes up when researchers study ADHD is that people with ADHD aren’t all the same. There are subgroups of people with ADHD that appear to have different traits. The most commonly known way of dividing up people with ADHD is to talk about people with “inattentive” ADHD, “hyperactive” […]
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How Children and Adults Can Build Core Capabilities for Life
Posted on April 15, 2019 by CoachRudy in Executive Function.Published by Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Every day we take on the ordinary, sometimes challenging, tasks of work, school, parenting, relationships, and just managing our busy lives. How do we navigate these tasks successfully? And what can send us off course? Science offers an explanation. This 5-minute video explores the development […]
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