We have a guest writer for this article, Trevor McDonald, who has written extensively about the correlation between ADHD and substance abuse, addiction and recovery -- issues that, sadly, are disproportionately part of the ADHD world. Here he talks about a very important topic many of us with ADHD can unfortunately
Having ADHD Can Make It Harder to Be Happier. But...
ADHD and happiness are not always best buds. When we live a life of nearly constant overwhelm, daily frustrations, self-doubt, frequent inability to accomplish things we're "supposed to be able to" accomplish...Well, that's a tough place from which to be bright-eyed
When it comes to your time and your priorities...you’re letting people walk all over you. You just might not realize it. I’ll show you the basics of setting personal boundaries so you can get more of your stuff done.
You deserve to work on your terms, stay on your priorities and
"Garbage in. Garbage out." True for computers, for your brain -- and for your ADHD brain fog.
They say, “You are what you eat.” To the extent that’s true, you’d want to eat lots of “brain foods” and steer clear of “stupid foods,” right? Right. So if you want to beat
The Power of Self-Compassion and How to Use It
Think self-compassion is a lot of new-age hooey? Think again. I’ve seen the research, and it is powerful stuff. Self-compassion can mean a world of difference for your well-being and productivity. In this post I’ll show you a few quick ways to
BEHOLD, THE POWER OF NO
Do you know how to say no? Saying no is a super power that can change your life. Fortunately for us, its not the kind of power you get from a radioactive spider bite or gamma rays. All you have to do is just say -- No.
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Self-talk is a powerful tool for changing habits, destroying negative beliefs and just plain being happier.
So...Yes! Mumbling to yourself as you stumble down the street is a sign of intelligence and can make you more productive!
What If You Had a Great Coach with You All the Time?
Imagine if you had
Imagine if there were a handy tool that helped you stay focused on a given task; improved your ADHD time management; and generally boosted your productivity.
There is such a tool, and its many benefits are the reason it is one of the hot buzzwords in personal productivity: “Theming” your time
Know and Avoid Everyday Willpower-Killing Behaviors!
Willpower helps you tackle the tough stuff. The critical stuff. The stuff that makes a big difference in your career and home life. But there are things you’re doing across your day that undercut it. Seriously. I’ll share how you’re hampering your own willpower and
Imagine if you could flip anger into fuel for a procrastination-busting work session!
There’s no question emotions have an impact on your productivity. They affect your energy, focus, willpower levels, etc. For instance, when you're happy, you get more done, right? Better working relationships, more stamina, etc.
But what about negative emotions?
