Apps for Managing Your Time
One of the biggest things for me in managing time is finding time to do all of the things that I need to do and then remembering them. And what about wasting time? Do you ever find yourself at the end of the day wondering what you did all day long? Feeling as though you […]
Doing Two Things at Once
Many people claim that those of us with ADHD are great at multitasking. Then there are others who say that multitasking is not as effective as people think. Here’s what I know: it’s hard to do more than one thing at a time and do both well. It’s not such a big deal if you’re […]
ADHD and Addictions
Edited 3/25/18. Addiction and alcoholism among senior citizens is more common now than ever. Be sure to note the resources below. Did you know that addictions are very common among people who have ADHD? It’s true. It often comes from self medicating – an attempt to control your symptoms of ADHD or anxiety or depression. […]
Are You Getting in Your Own Way?
What areas in your life are you having trouble with? Right now a lot of my areas center around my desk and my computer. The account I keep meaning to cancel. The stuff I keep meaning to check on. Writing my blogs and my newsletter. I was thinking about all of that today and why […]
Do It Now
I’ve been feeling particularly scattered lately. Between the holidays and my decision last week to get a new puppy, it’s no wonder I feel scattered. For instance, I have a couple of boxes in my pantry that originally contained food related gifts. They are the perfect size for me to disguise a couple of Christmas […]
ADHD and Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness is sort of a hallmark of ADHD, don’t you think? That and an inability to focus are the things people most often associate with it. So how come we’re so forgetful? Well, there are a few reasons. First, our problems with Executive Function can add to our difficulty remembering the things we are supposed […]