by Rahti | May 24, 2023 | adhd, blog, chat gpt, clinical study, genetics, lifecoach
Why do some people get ADHD, while others do not? How early in life or in the womb is the seed of ADHD sown? Now, for me, as an ADHD Coach, those questions are just Brain Candy; in other words, the answers may be yummy to chew on but of little nutritional value....
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...
by Rahti | Mar 9, 2023 | adhd, blog
If you have ADHD, managing “flash emotions” can be especially challenging. For example, the sudden intensity of rage can be overwhelming and hard to manage. Without tools, it is far too easy to undo a relationship or career opportunity in under a nano-second before...
by Rahti | Feb 20, 2023 | blog
It can be comforting to label ourselves. At best, a medical diagnosis of ADHD creates a sense of separation between what you perceive as your faults and who you really are. For example there is a relief when you realize that you’re “not just lazy”. An ADHD diagnosis...
by Rahti | Feb 10, 2023 | blog
DISCLAIMER: This post does not apply to the severely visually impaired, who probably have developed compensatory superpowers. When I was a very young woman, I had a super-power. I could walk into any public space, a bar, a restaurant, a park…and if I saw someone...
