Stop Focusing on the Deficit

When we think and talk about ADHD, we tend to focus on the deficit, and then we wonder why we have poor self esteem. You know that I’m always talking about saying good things about yourself and to yourself. And I remind you how the primitive part of your brain believes everything you tell it and […]

Self Order

31 Day Challenge: Day 30 You know as women with ADHD, we tend to suffer from depression, anxiety, and low self esteem. And one of the ways that we reflect that is in our self care or lack of it. How well do you take care of yourself? I know that we all have a […]

Getting Your Wardrobe in Order

31 Day Challenge: Day 22 How do you feel about the way you look? And what about the way that you dress? Are you putting your best face forward every day or are there days when you hope you don’t run into anyone you know? I used to be pretty good at putting outfits together […]

In Pursuit of the Perfect Pantry

Pinterest can be evil at times. They show you all these cute pictures of things, like this amazing pantry, and then make you think you can do the same to yours. Ha! Today I spent a few hours cleaning out my pantry and reorganizing it. I even used some plastic bins and canisters for things. […]

Do You Matter?

That’s a serious question. After Robin Williams’s death earlier this week, there has a been a lot of talk about depression, suicide, and mental health in general. Those of us who suffer from depression know how hard it can be to escape. Judging from the reactions, Robin Williams touched thousands of lives and mattered to […]

How to Be Super Woman

OK. You know that you can’t really be Superwoman, right? And yet we all try to be just that for our friends, co-workers, and family. And in doing so, we put ourselves last. No. Strike that. There is no place on our list of to dos that says “take care of me”. But there should […]