Eight Coping Mechanisms for ADHD

I found an interesting graphic on Pinterest the other day; the caption read, “8 personalities, 8 coping mechanisms for ADHD”. Clicking on the graphic led me to an article written by Lisa Aro for Everyday Health. According to her bio, Lisa and her husband both have ADHD, as do 5 of their 6 children. Wow. […]

Do You Matter?

That’s a serious question. After Robin Williams’s death earlier this week, there has a been a lot of talk about depression, suicide, and mental health in general. Those of us who suffer from depression know how hard it can be to escape. Judging from the reactions, Robin Williams touched thousands of lives and mattered to […]

5 Rules for Organizing

Are you like me? Anything that has the word “organizing” in it captures my immediate attention. Deep down I think that if I can just find the right book, product, or system, everything will magically be organized forever and ever more.   Source   I don’t think that such a thing exists. We just have […]

My Top Secret for Being More Productive

As women (or men) with ADHD, it can be hard to get things done and be as productive as we need to be. We’re easily distracted, have trouble prioritizing, and don’t always make the best use of our time. But I have found a simple and surefire solution that works every time to help you […]

Simplify

  I’ve been thinking about that word a lot lately. Maybe it’s because the summer is ending or because it’s back to school time – even though I don’t have anyone in school – but I’ve been feeling the need to get rid of stuff, declutter, and just organize what’s left. Maybe it’s because my […]

ADD and Subtract from Your Diet

When I say ADD – a play on ADHD and the word add – and subtract, I’m talking about food. Better nutrition means better brain health which leads to fewer ADHD symptoms or at least more manageable ones. Here are 5 foods to add to your diet:   Wild caught salmon which has beneficial Omega […]