by Rahti | May 17, 2023 | adhd, blog, clinical study, lifecoach
In a clinical paper entitled Live Fast, Die Young? A Review on the Developmental Trajectories of ADHD Across the Lifespan, I was struck by the following assertion: Scaffolding and support for people with ADHD is complex and specialized. One of the problems is that...
by Rahti | May 11, 2023 | adhd, blog, female, lifecoach
In recent years I have discovered that I have a knack for helping young women cultivate the means to take charge of their lives and thrive with ADHD. Currently, my youngest client in this demographic started with me at the age of 19. A parent will contact me and...
by Rahti | Apr 19, 2023 | adhd, blog, depression, lifecoach, time blindness
Did you know people with ADHD function better under pressure than neurotypical folk? This is according to studies cited in what seems to be a very well-referenced article. Upon reading the statement: “ ..the intense emotions that can end up disrupting cognitive...
by Rahti | Apr 13, 2023 | adhd, blog, conflict, conflict resolution, lifecoach
Winston Churchill purportedly once said: “a fanatic is someone who won’t change their mind, yet they can’t change the subject.” People with ADHD may avoid tough conversations at all costs because it often feels like a battlefield when they try to make their point....
by Rahti | Mar 23, 2023 | adhd, blog, lifecoach, success
Boredom – it’s like kryptonite to someone with ADHD…or it can certainly feel that way. Here are some ways to counter the anxiety and lethargy (usually both simultaneously) generated by boredom: Bribe yourself. Got something you treat yourself to every day? A...
by Rahti | Mar 16, 2023 | adhd, blog, lifecoach, success
While ADHD is considered a ‘mental disorder’ in the DSM5, it can be a superpower. Hyperfocus, impulsivity, creativity, keeping several projects moving forward simultaneously, energy levels, and the ability to hyperfocus can all lead to incredible success in...
