I wasn’t planning to write a post this morning on New Year’s resolutions. In fact, when a client emailed asking my opinion on New Year’s resolutions a few weeks ago I replied, “My feeling is that if you want to create change in your life there is no reason to wait for a traditional day, such as New Year’s Day, to do it.” However, I do understand there is a strong tradition of creating a New Year’s resolution. … Read More
I make a point of attending several professional conferences each year. This year I chose the International Coach Federation Conference in Cleveland in June, the Institute for Challenging Disorganization‘s Conference in Nashville in September and the International CHADD Conference in Chicago in November, where I also presented with colleague Sue West on the topic of team building and collaboration for ADHD adults. Conferences present the opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry experts I might not otherwise have … Read More
I’ve been spending quite a bit of time of late helping clients upgrade their support teams. Support teams are beneficial because we can’t do everything ourselves and the people you may already have supporting you most likely can’t support you in all the ways you need. I’m guessing you already have people on your support team – a doctor, a dentist and friends or family members to talk to. These and other people like them represent basic support necessary for … Read More
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
Dinner time in my home has always been challenging, just ask my husband who for many years walked in the door each evening never sure if there would be dinner available or not. My informal surveys of moms, both ADHD & non-ADHD alike, about dinner-time struggles yielded some common challenges. Many of these challenges can be overcome with a little creativity: Challenge: Meal planning is tough – Difficulty stems from it being considered a thankless job and/or … Read More
I keep a gratitude journal and at some point I plan on writing about what a powerful influence it has been in my life. Today though I want to discuss what I wrote in that journal yesterday: “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as witness to the amazing changes my clients are making in their lives.” An individual comes to me when they are overwhelmed by one or more areas of their life. The source … Read More
Just wanted to share a comment I received from a client recently because it nicely demonstrates the power of coaching: ‘Two days in a row of success! (Getting to work early, at the time I want to be there.) Awesome. This is great. You are supporting me in concrete, real life experimentation. Instead of my preferred abstract method of planning and making lists (spinning my wheels and never going anywhere), you are supporting me in conducting real-life tests. I … Read More