Start with Yourself

Something wrong? Something not working quite right? Things out of kilter? Start by looking at yourself. I learned this the hard way recently. I’ve been having those days (weeks) when I can’t seem to get anything done. I’m lucky if I even move all day. You know those days right? I was depressed and overwhelmed […]

Do You Procrastinate?

LOL. Did I need to ask that question? Seems like if you have ADHD, you must be a procrastinator. We are geniuses when it comes to putting things off and doing less important things first. We also tend to be perfectionists, which just makes our procrastination worse. You want to do an amazing job, so […]

Are You Worthless?

Well of course not. But I bet you feel that way sometimes. And what about your family and friends or co-workers? How much do they think you’re worth? People with ADHD almost always have low self esteem. When you have a “deficit” and a “disorder” then it’s assumed that you are damaged somehow and therefore […]

Lies You Tell Yourself

Come on, admit it. You lie to yourself all the time. In fact, you treat yourself worse than you would probably treat your worst enemy. I’m fat. I’m so dumb. I’m disorganized and lazy. I can’t pay attention for two seconds. I’m worthless. Do you know what thoughts like these are doing to you? They’re […]

Feeding Your Family

Feeding your family is a big job, especially if you cook most meals and are on a budget. Because our monthly grocery bill is about as much as our house payment, I’ve been looking for ways to shop well for less. There are a lot of resources out there that you can take advantage of […]

ADHD and Finances

Among the struggles that people with ADHD have, managing money ranks right up there at the top. Our forgetfulness, lack of attention, risk taking and impulsive behaviors can all add up to trouble with money. Some of us are lucky to live with someone who can handle the finances for us. That’s a real blessing […]