Change
In the past two weeks, I have: Dog sat for a very big, energetic dog Had weekend houseguests Welcomed my youngest daughter Caitlin back home due to some changes in her relationships – along with all of her clothes and “stuff” – which is everywhere. Literally. I’ve also got out of town guests coming for […]
Lucy & Ethel & ADHD
For those of you who aren’t old enough to remember Lucille Ball and I Love Lucy, here’s a little overview: Lucy was a crazy redhead who was always getting herself and her best friend Ethel in trouble. Lucy would have one of her “screwball ideas” and Ethel would go along with it each time. Invariably, […]
Schedules, Structure and ADHD
I think anyone with ADHD sees words like “schedule” and “structure” and they cringe just a little bit. (Show us the word “organized” though, and we’re all over it). Schedules and structure imply things we should do but aren’t so good at doing. We know that order is good for us, and that structure creates […]
Excuse Me?
This afternoon something embarrassing happened to me. Someone asked me a question – twice – and because I wasn’t paying attention, I had to ask them to repeat it a third time. I wasn’t trying to ignore them or be rude, I was just distracted. I was in an unfamiliar place and a little stressed […]
The Project List
How many projects do you have going right now? And maybe more importantly, how many do you have that are still incomplete that you’ve lost interest in? You know I’m asking because that’s an issue for me right now. Let’s see, I’ve got a bathroom to paint, an entire set of furniture to paint and […]
ADHD and Your Environment
I think that most of us are aware that kids with ADHD are more successful in school when they have a structured and organized environment. But did you know that the same is true for adults with ADHD? You’ve all heard me complaining for months about my downstairs bathroom. (Status: ceiling in & painted, walls […]