It’s been almost a year since I posted on my five favorite ADHD books. I considered updating that list this fall, but as there is really only one additional book I would add to it, Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD by Thomas E. Brown, PhD, I decided to write this review instead. I’ve found this book to be a terrific addition to my ADHD library because it’s the first book to focus the spotlight … Read More
So you want to learn more about ADHD, but Amazon lists over 6000 results when you search “ADHD books”. Ugh! With a list this long, where do you start? Well, I’m going to suggest you start with my current list of favorites and see where it takes you. What makes these books current favorites? They’re up to date: There have been a lot of great books written for folks with ADHD over the years, but any number … Read More
This is the bookshelf in my office. Over the years, I’ve accumulated lots of books on myriad topics such as Home Staging, Feng Shui, Hoarding, Coaching, ADHD and surprise, Organizing. The top four shelves house reference materials while the bottom shelf holds primarily project materials. Over the years I’ve become more selective about what resides on these shelves. This bookshelf only contains materials I consider to be of value at any point in time. Materials no longer … Read More
I’ve written previously about what a positive effect the introduction of mindfulness into my life has been. I recently finished the iBooks version of The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals, by Dr.Lidia Zylowska a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in adult psychiatry, mindfulness-based therapy and adult ADHD. This engaging book is divided into two parts, the first is a primer of sorts on mindfulness, especially as … Read More
My reading list had taken on a life, or should I say lives of its own. The list that at one time was neatly maintained in Notes on my iPhone had spilled over into Toodledo, a couple of visual reminder piles beside my bed and reading chair, and a number of newly downloaded books sitting in my iBooks and Kindle apps. There were plenty of reminders to read, but no great way of selecting what to read. … Read More
I noticed recently at my book club that I was the only one in the group who chooses to read the monthly selections on a screen (iPad). When I brought this up, most of my friends commented they feel reading just isn’t the same without real pages to turn. Other reasons for choosing paper and binding included a need to physically experience progress through the book, as documented by the movement of the bookmark, and feeling the … Read More
I’ve read a lot of books about organizing and related topics over the years and am often asked to recommend books I’ve found especially helpful or insightful, so I thought I would share my five favorite organizing related books with you. These books are listed in no particular order and I have given a brief explanation of why I they are on this list. Organizing from the Inside Out, Second Edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your … Read More
A Review of More Attention, Less Deficit Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA The author kindly forwarded this book to me for review in April 2009. As of today I still haven’t finished it. I usually don’t have the attention span to sit and read a book for long periods of time, but I typically can finish one in less than six months, especially if I am reviewing it. I was fortunate … Read More