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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- ADHD - Wipe that smile off your face - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Patrick HurleyMarch 2007 - Volume IV - Issue III ADHD - Wipe that smile off your face !! Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 2349 - Behavior is a Symptom in Developmental Problems - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Rodger BaileyThe behavior of children with developmental problems is not the core problem for the child. It is often a very important problem for families, caregivers, and schools. For instance, the hyperactive and impulsive behaviors of some of these children are quite difficult to manage. Just think of ...
Views: 1733 - What Can You Expect? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Rodger BaileyFew of the programs available for children with developmental problems have success at re-starting the developmental process. Most programs focus on teaching as many skills as possible to someone who will be an adult with those developmental problems. Teaching the un-teachable child Most ...
Views: 1409 - Attention Deficit Disorder and Related Problems in Children: A Spiritual View - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Julie RedstoneThe phenomenon of limited or impaired attention span, of difficult or aggressive behavior, of problems with peers or of making friends, of body level agitation which leads to nervous gestures or an inability to sit still for more than a minute – all of these can be symptoms not of a medical or ...
Views: 1431 - ADHD -- What is it Anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Carrie GreeneIt’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or ...
Views: 891 - A Simple Strategy for Managing ADD - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyAs an ADD Coach, I usually begin my conversations with new and potential clients by saying, “Tell me about yourself and why you’re looking for coaching.” Most people answer with a long list of their ADD challenges. Very few people answer that they are looking to discover, enhance, or ...
Views: 837 - Grandma has ADHD Too - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2007 from Sarah Jane KeyserI was 57 when I found a name for what made my life different. I discovered Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) reading "Shadow Syndromes" by Dr. John Ratey. His description of the Inattentive type of ADHD was a revelation. I went "Wow! That's it !" It explained so many things about ...
Views: 1129 - The Truth About Adult ADD and Follow-through - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you are an adult with ADD, chances are that at some point in your life, you've felt that you are not "living up to your potential." This judgment often manifests itself when you take stock of all the great ideas you've had that have never gone anywhere, and all the unfinished projects that ...
Views: 886 - ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2007 from Patrick HurleyDecember 2006 - Volume III - Issue XII ADHD - Afraid of being labeled? Don't Be Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ...
Views: 1374 - Do You Know What Day January 17th Is? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2007 from Jennifer KoretskyDo you know what day January 17th is? Here's a hint: it has to do with New Year's Resolutions. If you’re like most Americans, January brings a renewed sense of energy and motivation that usually results in a “New Year’s Resolution.” But if you have Attention ...
Views: 731 - Practical Ways to Keep Your ADD Under Control During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskyDo November’s Thanksgiving experiences have you dreading the December holidays? The idea of gifts, family, and days off sounds great…but we all know that holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. When an ADDer starts to become immersed in the shopping, cooking, traveling, and ...
Views: 830 - ADHD - Headlines sometimes can be deceptive - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMay 2006 - Volume III - Issue V ADHD - News Headlines Sometimes Deceiving Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 1191 - ADHD -Learning to Tie my shoes at age 53 - by Submitted on May 01, 2006 from Patrick HurleyApril 2006 - Volume III - Issue IV ADHD - Learning to tie my shoes at age 53 Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 2369 - Coaching the Entrepreneur with AD/HD - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercThis is the third in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD. Coaching bridges the gap between where you are and where you want to be. An effective coach works with you to transform your vague dreams of entrepreneurial glory into a focused vision that can guide your way. Your ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - How Your AD/HD Affects Your Business: - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercThis is the second in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD. As I mentioned in the first article in this series, it seems that entrepreneurs are more likely than most people to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD/HD. Unfortunately, many of these AD/HD ...
Views: 1010 - The AD/HD Entrepreneur: - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercThis is the first in a series of articles about entrepreneurs who have AD/HD. The United States is in the midst of an entrepreneurial renaissance. People are literally waking up to the idea that they can work for themselves and make a lot of money doing it. And, while there are as many types ...
Views: 1023 - How is ADD Coaching Distinct from Regular Coaching? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from David GiwercHow is ADD Coaching Distinct from Regular Coaching? By David Giwerc, MCC, President/Founder of ADD Coach Academy, www.addca.com In order to discuss the distinction between regular coaching and *ADD Coaching it is important to reference the International Coach Federation, the professional ...
Views: 1139 - ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMarch 2006 - Volume III - Issue III ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position ...
Views: 1807 - 6 Impossible Things To Do Before Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Sarah Jane KeyserIs life with ADHD getting you down? You can't lose weight. You have no time to write, paint, live or whatever you want to do? You're tired? You're no good at it anyway? You would like to change if only you could find the time and energy to start. And if I say to you, "You can lose weight. There ...
Views: 8033 - How Do You Measure Success? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskyI had a conversation with my client "Linda" the other day. She was in "crisis mode" and very upset with herself. She set a goal for herself the day before to be on time for everything, all day long. She woke up early, and left for work early. She made it to all her meetings on time. ...
Views: 842 - Managing ADD Is Like Riding a Bike - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2006 from Jennifer KoretskyRemember when you learned to ride a bike? You probably started out with a tricycle when you were very young. At some point, you got the coveted two-wheeler with training wheels. And most likely, one day, one of your parents told you that you were ready to take those training wheels off. ...
Views: 958 - ADHD - Organizing? Find a Friend - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2006 from Patrick HurleyFebruary 2006 - Volume III - Issue II ADHD - Organizing?- Find a good friend Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink ...
Views: 798 - ADHD- Bee or Mosquito? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyOctober 2005 - Volume II - Issue X ADHD - Bee or Mosquito? Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ...
Views: 1053 - ADHD & Publicity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Patrick HurleySeptember 2005 - Volume II - Issue IX ADHD - Publicity- Good & Bad Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 1001 - The ADD Resilience Factor - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAttention Deficit Disorder presents different challenges to different people. Some of us have the most trouble focusing and concentrating, while some of us have great difficulty regulating emotion. Whatever your greatest challenge is, there is one sure-fire way to be successful in spite of it: ...
Views: 828 - ADHD/Autism and Stress - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2005 from Lori LiteParents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience disappointments, sadness, loneliness, exhaustion and tremendous amounts of stress. I felt all of this as I watched the words come out of my doctor’s mouth. I watched his lips move as I strained to hear him through the ...
Views: 2358 - ADHD Self Doubt- Self fulfilling prophecy - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2005 from Patrick HurleyAugust 2005 - Volume II - Issue VIII ADHD - Self Doubt – The self fulfilling prophecy Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ...
Views: 2441 - ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJuly 2005 - Volume II - Issue VII ADHD - "Military, Police and other Public Safety Careers" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been ...
Views: 6318(1 vote) - Country Living... Help For Attention Deficit Disorder? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2005 from ron rougeauxScientists don't understand why Attention Deficit Disorderis increasing so quickly. One reason may be that more and more people are living incongested, overcrowded situations. A hundred years ago when most people lived on farms or insmall towns with a lot of rural space...ADD ADHD ...
Views: 1107 - ADHD - Our United States Heritage - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJune 2005 - Volume II - Issue VI ADHD - "Our United States Heritage" Thom Hartmann wrote a book on ADHD called “ADD – A Different Perspective” which is a positive look at ADHD from a historical perspective of “hunter” versus “farmer”. The basic premise being that at one point all of the ...
Views: 936 - A Calm Home ADD ADHD Atmosphere - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from ron rougeauxDESIGNING A CALM ADD ADHD HOME ATMOSPHERE Attention Deficit Disorder is a mild brain disorder thatis passed down from parent to child. If one parent has Adult ADHD, then their child has a 50%chance of inheriting it. If both parents have it, a childis almost 90% likely to have attention ...
Views: 1410 - Strategies for Alleviating the Boredom Associated with Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyJust about every expert in the ADD field will tell you that exercise is one of the best ADD management strategies there is. According to the book Delivered from Distraction: "When a person exercises, she sets in motion a cascade of events that her brain loves. She sends more blood to her ...
Views: 1173 - 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems impossible ...
Views: 1823 - ADHD -Tracks of my tears - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyMay 2005 - Volume II - Issue V ADHD - "Tracks of my tears" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ...
Views: 981 - ADHD - Addictive Tendencies - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Patrick HurleyApril 2005 - Volume II - Issue IV ADHD - Addictive Tendencies Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 5924 - Falling Asleep - An ADD Nightmare - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyLike many “night people,” I have a hard time waking up in the morning, but I have an even harder time falling asleep at night. When I spoke to my doctor about this problem, she offered me a very simple solution: take three hours to "wind down" before bed. Don’t do anything stimulating in the ...
Views: 1588 - Why Daily Planning is So Important for Adults with ADD - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyFor adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), details are a drag. We tend to see the big picture and want to jump straight to the finish line, wishing we could skip all the steps in between. Unfortunately, this perspective often causes us to become overwhelmed when it's time to start a ...
Views: 868 - ADHD- Perils of People Pleasing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Patrick HurleyADHD - Perils of People Pleasing Tendencies Many persons with ADHD also describe themselves as excessive people pleasers. This is not necessarily all bad, but it can be carried to extremes by some. I think the fact that many of us have past history of problems with friendships and personal ...
Views: 5266 - A Visualization Exercise on Managing Expectations for Adults with ADD - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAs adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), we often find ourselves excited by new ideas and plans, but overwhelmed by what it will take to reach the goals. Many of my coaching clients find themselves in this situation. They make a decision to make a change - a big change. Sometimes ...
Views: 1157 - The Truth About Adult ADD and Follow-through - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you are an adult with ADD, chances are that at some point in your life, you've felt that you are not "living up to your potential." This judgment often manifests itself when you take stock of all the great ideas you've had that have never gone anywhere, and all the unfinished projects that ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - ADHD - Hoarding and Packrat Tendenciess - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2005 from Patrick HurleyFebruary 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIV ADHD: Hoarding and Packrat Tendencies Hoarding and tendency to be a packrat are problem areas for many persons with ADHD. I include myself in this group. I find it very difficult to throw away almost anything. I still have clothes from when I was in my ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - Help for Adult ADD: Learn to Delegate - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyAdults with ADD are not "wired" for details. We're creatives, entrepreneurs, inventors, idea generators, and big picture thinkers. When an adult with ADD is confronted with too many details to tend to, overwhelm quickly sets in. This is not a character flaw - it's quite simply just not ...
Views: 977 - ADHD-Brain like a computer screen saver - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2005 from Patrick HurleyJanuary 2005 - Volume I - Issue XIII ADHD: Brain like a computer screensaver Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my ...
Views: 1963 - ADHD Its a wonderful life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Patrick Hurleywww.addcorridorcoaching.com December 2004 Volume I Issue XII ADHD-- It’s a wonderful life I wanted to let all of you know that my new book ADHD and the Criminal Justice System has been released. You can order it at this link at my Authors ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Plan To Manage Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyEveryone finds themselves stressed out during the holiday season. But for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), November through January can feel like a whirlwind of tasks and responsibilities. Lack of time management will result in undue pressure and overwhelm for the ADD adult. ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - ADD, Blessing or Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Bill DueeaseCopyright © 2004 by Bill Dueease Approximately three to five percent of the American population is believed to have ADD. ADD stands for “Attention Deficit Disorder.” My belief is that ADD is misnamed. Instead, it should be renamed "Attention Expansion Advantage" (AEA). People with AEA/ADD ...
Views: 2150 - ADHD – Regulating Emotions during Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2004 from Patrick HurleyStatement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from time to time. I wanted to let you know that our book is ...
Views: 1738 - Exploring the "Should's": Is it Necessity, Desire, or Guilt? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyHow many times a day do you find yourself using the word "should"? ADDers are full of "should's": I should do the dishes, I should clean out the fridge, I should see that movie, I should call my friend, etc. The word "should" can be very dangerous to an adult with ADD, because it often results ...
Views: 893 - ADHD - Sleeping Difficulties, Procrastination and Maintaining Employment - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2004 from Patrick HurleyADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com October 2004 Volume I Issue X ADHD –Sleep Difficulties, Procrastination and other threats to Job Stability Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own ...
Views: 5368 - Nature, An ADHD Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2004 from Jeannine VirtueMy mother’s warning; “You are going to rot your brain out...” still rings through my mind whenever I spend too much time in front of the television set. I grew up in a time when mothers shooed their children out - rain, snow or shine - to get a breath of fresh air. Our television set tuned in ...
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