Dragging Yourself Out of Bed

I bet you jump out of bed each morning before the alarm even goes off. Maybe you don’t even need an alarm. If this is you, stop reading now. I have nothing to offer you. For those of you like me, who could always use an extra hour or two of sleep and who think […]

Making Crazy All by Yourself

Last Saturday was a crazy day for me. It ended with me being stressed out and needing a nap. Basically what happened was that I decided that yes, I am Superwoman and I can do many, many things in just a few hours. Forgetting an appointment time? Leaving late for it? Running low on gas? […]

How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 3

Last time we talked about how poor self regulatory skills and poor self awareness can affect your weight. Emotions and Your Weight Today’s topic is how your emotions can have an affect on your weight.   I probably don’t need to tell you that many of us reach for food when we’re bored, upset, or […]

How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 2

  Last time we talked about how cognitive functioning can affect your attempts at weight loss. Self Regulation and Weight This time, we are going to talk about self regulation and how that affects your weight. I can hear you thinking, you know. 😉 You’re thinking that if you didn’t have such poor self regulation […]

Fielding a Curve Ball

Sometimes life throws you a curveball – something pops up from left field (are you loving the baseball references here?) and throws your well planned (or not so well planned) life completely out of whack. I have recently fielded a few curve balls myself, so let me share some tips for handling them. First, your […]

Meditating for Your ADHD

Did you know that meditation can help your ADHD symptoms? It’s true. In addition to reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and even helping support weight loss, meditation can literally change your brain. Regular meditation can improve your working memory, help you focus and concentrate, and even change the way your brain functions. Studies have shown […]