Autofocus: Getting Things Done

Mark Forster is the author of a number of time management books and the creator of the Autofocus system. The Autofocus system is basically a list of all of the things that need your attention. Its very similar to what I call a dump list. According to Mr. Forster’s system, you start by making a […]

To Dos and Doing

Right now, I have over 50 messages in my email box. I probably have 20 of them flagged as follow ups. I’ve been procrastinating for months about making a couple of doctors appointments and I have at least half a dozen things on my to do list that I could easily knock out in a […]

Larry the Cable Guy

You know Larry the Cable Guy and his famous line “Get er done” right? Well, as ADDers, that’s one of the things that we have a lot of trouble with – getting things done. We may be good at making lists, but not so good at crossing off the completed things. That’s probably because there […]

Visual Aids and ADHD

I think that it’s safe to say that most people with Attention Deficit Disorder are visually oriented; we are visual learners. There are ways that you can use this information to your advantage when you’re trying to manage your life more effectively. And no, all of those things in piles that you leave out “so […]

It’s All Connected

You’ve heard me say many times that your ADHD symptoms are affected by many things, including sleep, diet, exercise and more. But have you ever stopped to consider other outside forces like your environment and how they affect your ADHD symptoms? For instance, you know that a good night’s sleep (and enough sleep) can have […]

Make it Automatic

One of the biggest problems that we ADD Moms face is forgetfulness. Most of us with ADHD have poor short term memory, so it makes sense for us to put systems in place that will help us remember important things. (By the way, if you are of the age when menopause is a concern, be […]