Boredom as Kryptonite

Boredom as Kryptonite

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...
ADHD is a Superpower!

ADHD is a Superpower!

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...

Developing Consistency with ADHD

‘Having a system in place to create positive reinforcement and accountability when you know something is good for you (but it doesn’t come naturally) is vital.’ Consistency in humans varies depending on their neurocircuitry. ‘Neuro-typical’s find it easier...
Constructive Tough Love

Constructive Tough Love

Tough love has horrible connotations to me. People throwing their minor-aged kids out on the street. Not listening, ultimating, those are two more. If I were to bother salvaging the term at all, it would be to say that there is a distinction to be made between...