Managing ADHD Naturally, Part 9

Meditation I always get the impression when I mention meditation that people sort of tune me out. I don’t know if it’s because they perceive it as some New Age sort of thing that doesn’t really work, or if they think that meditation and ADHD don’t mix. The truth, however, is that not only does […]

Getting It Done

Yesterday, I wrote about self management; about how it isn’t our time we need to manage so much as ourselves. Katrina left me a comment: …HOW do I get motivated to take that shower first thing in the morning and ready for the day? Katrina makes an excellent point. Setting aside time every day to […]

Why You Forget

The other day my son Andy came home from the gym and got the toaster out to make himself a protein shake. Yes, that’s right. The toaster. He was thinking of something else and reached into the cupboard, coming out with the first thing he found. Those of us with ADHD live a lot in […]

Living in Your Head

Do you live in your head? I know I do. Or do you think that’s a crazy question? Actually I think a lot of ADDers live in their heads. By living in your head, I mean that you spend a lot of your time thinking, analyzing every moment as it’s happening. You spend time at […]

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 […]

How ADD Are You?

One of the frustrating things about ADHD is the way it changes on you. Some days are pretty good and others are anything but. You know how sometimes you get a cold and it just knocks you on your butt for weeks? And then sometimes you get a cold and it’s just a case of […]