Tag Archives: adult ADHD
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Hello, Brains! A Life Spent Helping Others Understand A.D.H.D. Online
Posted on March 1, 2021 by CoachRudy in Adult ADD/ADHD.Jessica McCabe, creator of the YouTube channel “How to A.D.H.D.,” is not a doctor or medical professional. At 38, she’s had a variety of professions including stand-up comedian, actor and restaurant server. Through all those years, she has been learning about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which she was diagnosed with at the age of 12. […]
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ADHD and Focus
Posted on January 9, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Focus.Even though it’s 2021, not much seems that different than a week ago. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change all of our lives in ways we could never have imagined a year ago. For older teens and young adults, the markers of how you’ve defined yourself–school, music, sports, friends, parties, work have shifted dramatically in 2020. In […]
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4 Organization Projects That Spark Joy in Quarantined ADHD Brains
Posted on December 28, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Organization, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Lisa Woodruff A state-mandated quarantine is the perfect time to vanquish those home organization projects you’ve been avoiding, right? It’s not that simple. First, there’s the stress, anxiety, and fear that’s eating up your energy. Second, some appealing decluttering tasks are actually counter-productive right now. Here, learn how to choose the organization projects that […]
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Understanding Brain Fog in Adults with ADHD
Posted on December 24, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Eileen Bailey Brain fog – you know, that feeling that you have cobwebs in your brain; where it is hard to think clearly. You feel like you are walking around in a fog and it takes you a while to process what is going on around you. You might find it difficult to concentrate, […]
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ADHD With and Without Emotion Dysregulation
Posted on December 7, 2020 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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The Strengths of People With ADHD
Posted on November 19, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Positive Traits.By Keith Low If you or your child is living with ADHD, you’ve probably heard more than enough about your weaknesses, challenges, and issues. The good news, though, is that ADHD — when channeled in the right directions — can be a huge asset. In fact, some speculate that entertainers Justin Timberlake and Robin Williams, athletes […]
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When Extrinsic Motivation Vanishes, ADHD Brains Get (Even More) Creative
Posted on November 12, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Procrastination, Adult ADD/ADHD.No motivation? ADHD brains rely on external structure to keep them driven and determined. So when their normal, extrinsic routines disappeared this spring and summer, ADDitude readers developed creative new strategies for building motivation all over again. Read the full article
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Dr. Ari Tuckman: 5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees
Posted on November 2, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD in the Workplace.By Parveen Panwar, Mr. Activated Asa part of my series about the “How Business Leaders Are Helping To Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees” I had the pleasure of interviewing Ari Tuckman. “My big thing is creating sustainable situations that continue to bring out the best in all the people involved. For a situation […]
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The ADHD-Anger Connection: New Insights into Emotional Dysregulation and Treatment Considerations
Posted on October 5, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY JOEL NIGG, PH.D. Irritability, anger issues, and emotional dysregulation in general contribute significantly to the psychosocial burden of ADHD in children and adults. The latest research suggests that these problems are inherent to ADHD and may require specific treatment. Read the full article
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Need Motivation to Cope With Adult ADHD?
Posted on September 7, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Russell Ramsay, P.h.D Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a uniquely frustrating condition to manage. Adults with ADHD struggle with various day-to-day tasks tied to work, school, at-home chores and errands, and even getting out the door in the morning, that most people navigate with only trifling bother. Although the effects of isolated instances of procrastination, poor time management, […]
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