The Allure of Shiny New Things

Certain people – women, people with ADHD, blonds to name a few – are sometimes said to be distracted by shiny objects. It’s a snarky implication that seems to indicate lower intelligence. We ADDers actually tend to be quite intelligent although the average person may not think so. Still, it’s true that we can be […]

ADHD Symptoms

Today’s post is a guest post from Everyday Health. We have all heard the acronym ADHD banded around, but do we actually know what it is and what it entails? This brief article is intended to teach you a little more about ADHD and how to cope if you or your child is living with […]

ADHD and Your Weight

Did you know that your ADHD may be part of the reason why you are overweight or have trouble losing weight? It can also be a factor if you’re one of those people who need to gain a few pounds but can never manage it. But before you start using your ADHD as an excuse, […]

Structure and ADHD

Yesterday I wrote a post (and included a drawing :)) about my out of control life. I have to say, today was not a lot better. I am beginning to see through the fog, though, to figure out what’s going on and how to fix it. The word structure plays a big part. All of […]

5 Simple Things

Living life with ADHD can be hard at times, but hey, life can be hard for anyone, ADD or not. You can take medication to manage your ADHD, hire a coach or see a therapist, or you can just try to get along the best you can. Here are 5 simple things that can help […]

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 […]