This morning I chose my shiny patent leather DM’s to walk the dog. As I walked Mojo and my shoes through the gravel trails & wet grass, I felt happier and lighter, more ‘me’ somehow. I wondered…Am I now so shallow in my 50’s that shiny shoes is what it takes to make me happy? […]
ADHD, a day at a time, Lockdown reflections… Read More »
Who of us doesn’t procrastinate? It’s a common enough trait in just about everyone, luckily for many it’s only a minor irritating habit. But for us ADHD-ers we’ve managed to elevate procrastinating to an art form, albeit an entrenched & damaging one. As my son likes to say “I am not procrastinating Mum; I’m just waiting
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Understanding what they are and their impact People with ADHD are more susceptible to engage in what I call ‘Addictive habits’ or full on Addictions because of their personality traits of impulsivity, lack of inhibition, risk taking tendencies, poor self awareness, poor self control and the hyper-focus or ‘obsessiveness’ that are all a part of
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When I was a kid at school, some of my favourite stories were the Aesop’s fables, like the Tortoise & the Hare, remember those? Looking back now, I think my ADHD brain loved analogies, because they helped me connect complex concepts to something more relateable, allowing me to connect them to my own life. Like
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Do you know anyone who is really intelligent & switched on, but are failing at school or work? Ever wonder why? In her work at U.B.C Adele Diamond has found that it’s not intelligence that makes the Grade ( no pun intended) it’s something called Executive Function skills.(E.F) Don’t know what they are? Well basically
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Well here we are in January again! Which for many of us brings the promise of new beginnings and a renewed sense of commitment or purpose. For people with ADHD It also brings a mixed bag of emotions & memories of many past tried & failed New Years resolutions. This year more than ever it
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