Lifestyle Changes; An Alternative
Lifestyle Changes; An Alternative There have been some researchers and experts who say that goal setting doesn’t work for the average person with ADHD. Here are their general thoughts: Goals act as shiny objects, a temporary distraction that can cause excitement at first. Goals, as we seek to reach them, can cause anxiety. The good […]
Appearance & Self Esteem
Do You Like How You Look? Does the answer to that question depend on other things? And did you know that it affects your self esteem? Like how much you weigh, or what you’re wearing, or whether or not you put on makeup today? Do you compare yourself to others and judge accordingly? I […]
Are You Acting or Reacting?
Acting or Reacting? What’s the Difference? Just for clarity’s sake, let’s define these two ideas: Reacting is simply that. You respond to whatever is happening around you without any forethought. Your phone beeps or vibrates; you have a new message, so you check it immediately. Acting is behaving in a manner that shows some thought […]
Food and Anxiety
It’s That Time of Year Thanksgiving is almost here, and soon after that it will be Christmas. (Or Kwanzaa or Hanukkah.) And with all of that celebrating comes time spent with family, friends, loved ones, and probably some people we’d rather do without. Parties, special dinners, get togethers – they all involve eating. And sometimes […]
Do You Need Thanksgiving Help?
Please Tell Me I’m Not the Only One Please tell me you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner too. If you are, I have a gift just for you! And if you’re not – lucky you. Either way, I am here to help. Be sure to Pin this to your Thanksgiving board. That way, you always know where it […]
Speed Cleaning
What is Speed Cleaning? Speed cleaning is that crazy last minute thing you do when people are coming over and you haven’t had a change to do real cleaning. You know, cause you work 50 hours a week (including the commute), you have a family, and they want silly things like food and clean clothes. […]