Autofocus: Getting Things Done
Mark Forster is the author of a number of time management books and the creator of the Autofocus system. The Autofocus system is basically a list of all of the things that need your attention. Its very similar to what I call a dump list. According to Mr. Forster’s system, you start by making a […]
ADD Moms: Basic Care
I get a lot of emails from moms, especially new moms who are trying to balance taking care of their children, running a house, and managing their ADHD symptoms. So if that description fits you (or even if it doesn’t) here are some tips for you: Any change in your life can throw you off […]
Happy Little Creative Mom
Happy Little Mom is the very first ADD Mom to show off her creative side. Happy expresses her creativity through knitting. She is self taught and says that when she gets into it, she can really start hyperfocusing. Hyperfocus is when you are so involved with something that you lose track of time and the […]
ADD Ramblings
This morning about 10 am I sat down to write today’s post. It is now almost 8 pm and I am just getting to it. This is classic ADD behavior. It started when I read an email from my friend Rory Stern about the dangers of isolation when you have ADHD or are the parent […]
Iron for ADHD
Did you know that taking iron (ferritin) supplements can be beneficial for people with ADHD if their iron levels are low? A recent French study found that 84% of children between the ages of 4 – 14 who had been diagnosed with ADHD had significantly low iron levels. Iron is an essential element in helping […]
Are You Phone Phobic?
Anyone who knows me well knows how much I avoid the phone. I rarely call anyone other than my kids. Even my weekly call to my dad is stressful for me. I didn’t connect this phone phobia of mine with my ADHD until I read Sandy Maynard’s article today on the ADDitude Magazine website. Apparently […]