Bring on the fun! Improvisation for Managing ADHD!

Going the distance with managing our most challenging ADHD traits can be daunting.  Sometimes we find ourselves in the muck and mire of the struggle.  But it does not have to be that way.  We can find more joy, grace, and ease within the day-to-day challenges we face. 

It's all how we look at it! And how we work on it.  

 Are you feeling down and in the thick of the struggle right now?  Mundane, heavy,...

Impulsivity is an important topic to discuss and a frequent one with many of my clients…Let's dive into it and consider what it is, how it shows up, what the connection to ADHD is, and what are some easy ways you can start right now to better manage your impulsivity.

 What exactly is impulsivity?

The Dictionary.com definition of impulsivity is “swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses”. Impulsivity from the root word...

Here are my 5 go to daily reset habits that are easy to do, easy to incorporate into any routine, and help to set you up for a super productive day!

Move your body before beginning any ‘brain heavy’ work.  

Executive functions are often weaker in folks with ADHD, so what can we do?  Well, for starters you can work with a coach to begin to build many skill sets for improving your brain's executive functions.   But what can you do now?  At this exact...

Let's Talk About Transitions!! What are they? What do they look like? How can they help add grace and ease to our lives? Read on to find out....

Since it's back-to-school time for many of us I thought this would be a great time to share thoughts on how transitions can help make life easier! Actually, you don't necessarily need a big change or a seasonal shift to use transitions.  You can also find ways to utilize transitions as a tool in the day to day to ease your flow into and...

A while back I posted an article on overthinking that was inspired by working with some amazing people in my ADHD Meet up Group. Join us sometime we connect, talk, and share tools and strategies for all things ADHD. (Link to meet up).  We had a very rich conversation around overthinking and rumination and the impact it has on ones life and achieving goals.  

We discovered that....

Many of us struggle with some kind of constant inner chatter or cognitive hyperactivity… 

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 I recently hosted a  Meet up with my Adults with ADHD Peeps  (here is the link to my meetup please join us next time!) It's a wonderful way to make connections and hear about others' successes and strategies. 

This Meetup was particularly rewarding and chock full of incredible sharing, insights, tools, and strategies that work for real people in real-time.  Which is exactly why these meetups are such a great support for so many struggling with the challenges of...

Impulsivity is a topic that I have been hearing about a lot from my clients lately.  Even in my meet up groups (especially from parents in the parenting meetup group) I hear "what can I do to help my child with impulsivity"?  Or... I know I need to slow down and 'be less impulsive' but I don't know how.  Yes, there is a negative side to impulsivity.  And we more often hear about and see that side.  But for today I wanted to share a more positive, lighter aspect of...

Should I hire an ADHD Life Coach?  Many of my clients come to me because of that initial question.  Here are some things that may help you answer that question for yourself more easily but first, an understanding of what ADHD Life Coaching is, how it works, and why it works! 

ADHD Life Coaching is powerful!  And it does work.  I know because I see it and experience it every day both on a personal and a professional level. 

What is ADHD Life...

The impact ADHD has on families varies greatly as we are all different and unique.  Each family has a special blend of individuals with different likes, dislikes, passions, values, ways of being, and ways they learn and grow.  Additionally, we are all connected…. No one is an island unto himself.

The trickle-down effect we all have on those around us is real.   With that said, one person's success can elevate the whole family while the flip side of that is....... one...

Whew…really?   How do we do this?? Holiday Bliss?  Is that even possible?  Sounds like it should be easy, but is it?  What does it actually mean?  Many of us do not even know because we just automatically connect to the busy energy of the holiday season.....   

With the whirlwind of the holiday season and all that goes along with it such as holiday shopping, wrapping, doing, and going non-stop, we can lose sight of what's...