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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

You Can Heal Yourself: Trust and Relationships

For many of us trust is not necessarily an easy thing. It can be a big word - loaded with disappointments and few happy memories. We hesitate when we are faced with the desire or need to trust someone and are not comfortable when they trust us. We fear what may happen by making ourselves that vulnerable and then we worry and obsess about it. Many of us feel trust is impossible and in fact we have taken a vow never to trust certain relationships and situations ever again. We can’t imagine allowing that kind of pain to hurt us in the future.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Vampire Thinking Tricksters

Last week I introduced the concept I recently coined called Vampire Thinking. Vampire Thinking is the compulsion we all have to suck the juice right out of our possibilities and opportunities. Instead of acting on a good idea, we excel at finding a slew of reasons we should kill it as soon a possible and move on to continuing our “safe” existence. I’m sure you can relate to this idea because you engage in vampire thinking more frequently then you know. How often do you talk yourself right out of what you really want in order that you may choose for the safe option? And your reasons?

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Being True to Yourself

I am so encouraged by the positive reactio I am receiving to my “Vampire Thinking©” series of articles. Many of you have written to me to share your personal stories about the positive changes you are making as a result of understanding your self-incriminating behaviors. You are becoming committed to ending your self-sabotage once and for all. Many of you want to bring into your life the wonderful opportunities and relationships you have been missing.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Distractability/Impulsivity

Because of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and Communication/Building Relationships.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Abandon These Four Marriage-Killing ADHD Habits

Left unchecked, there are a handful of pretty normal bad habits that can turn into relationship killers. The patterns of communication listed below can start innocently enough. You probably just don’t know any better. And for a while these cycles let out some tension and can be laughed off later. But given enough time, these bad habits can corrode the bond between spouses to the point of disrepair. See if your “harmless” habit made the list, and if so, start working towards a healthier and more respectful union today. 1. Putting Words in Each Other’s Mouthr

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Is ADHD a Myth?

Is ADHD really a legitimate brain condition? Or is it a made-up diagnosis used to explain aberrant behavior? Is the ADHD label an opportunity for some people to slough off responsibilities and get a pass on completing necessary tasks? Does it give people an excuse for their mistakes and their behavior? These are examples of frequently heard comments and questions from people who question the validity of ADHD. They are often heard to say: “Oh, yeah, everyone now-a-days seems to have ADD”.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Organization

Because of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and Communication/Building Relationships. So the question is: How do these proven brain challenges effect real work accomplishments on the job? In this article we’re gong to talk about: Organization

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Working Memory

Because of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and Communication/Building Relationships. So the question is: How do these proven brain challenges effect real work accomplishments on the job? In this article we’re gong to talk about: Working Memoryr Working memory enables one to hold facts in mind while manipulating information.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Drive a Stake through the Heart of Your Vampire Thinking

This is the third in a series of articles that focuses on a new concept I recently conceived of called Vampire Thinking©. In a nutshell, Vampire Thinking© is the thinking we do that short circuits our growth when we second guess ourselves and rationalize ourselves out of great opportunities and steps forward in our lives. I am happy that this concept and phrase that describes what seems to be plaguing so many of us – is resonating out there.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

2,297 views4.5/5 (2)

By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

File Like a Champ: ADHD & Taxes

It’s tax time! Are you ready? If your answer is a loud “NO” – you’re not alone. Tax season seems to be one of those universal experiences that makes everyone grumpy and anxious. The whole system seems especially designed to confound ADHDers: first, keep track of every little expense for 365 days, then slog through pages of confusing and redundant paperwork, all to fork over a check of your hard-ea ed money – and don’t forget, you’ll get slapped with penalties if you make a mistake. What a nightmare.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Life After the ADHD Diagnosis

When your ADHD diagnosis arrives, it can be overwhelming. Hopefully most of your feelings about it are positive. In some respects, years or decades of frustration and missteps suddenly make a lot of sense. There is also comfort from the revelation that many of the bad habits and problem behaviors that have hampered your personal life and success at school or work are the result of a different neurological arrangement of brain tissue. It’s just biology.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD?

“I am so ADHD today.” We have all heard that phrase and know what it means. It is shorthand for someone who is feeling absent-minded, and makes a joke of it that his or her brain is in the grip of distraction issues beyond their control. But have you ever said it about yourself, and wondered if it might hold true? Sound Familiar?

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

2,176 views5/5 (1)

By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

ADHD Couple Relationships: Three Signs it’s Time to Get Help

I have found that for many ADHD couples it is hard to see the true warning sings that their relationship may need outside help. When immersed in our own conversation and behavior patterns with each other, it would be unusual for us to be able to see the larger perspective of what is really going on. That is exactly what makes the miscommunications in our relationships so frustrating.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Lasting Motivation for ADHDers

What do you want? This might be one of the most loaded questions in the English language. What is your long-term, big-picture, no-guts-no-glory goal? Not to be morbid, but what is the accomplishment you would be proudest of in your obituary? For adults with ADHD, it’s common for those dreams to fall along the lines of healthier interpersonal relationships, steadier success in the workplace, or a deep and healing sense of self-confidence. These are beautiful goals. These are the sorts of accomplishments that can turn lives around.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

You Can go from Fear to Fearless: Getting Fear under YOUR Control

Vampire Thinking Series # 6 So many of us don’t realize how fear drives our everyday world. Fear is often behind our lack of authentically loving relationships, unsatisfying jobs, disappointment in our selves, bad money management, and lackluster lives.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Don't Let Vampire Thinking Steal Your Dreams

I knew I needed to come up with a better name for this thinking type. It is a habit of mind we tend to take for granted as part of our mental make up and how we do things. But it has a powerful pull on our minds, sort of like a magnet the size of King Cong. I work consciously to identify this issue both in my own life and the lives of my clients. So it was no surprise when an image came to me that I feel best describes it: the image of blood sucking vampires.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

The ADHD-Friendly Recipe for Holiday Success

A holiday party is less than fun when you’re the one arriving late, or forgetting the gifts, or – worst of all – scrambling in the kitchen and wishing you had never volunteered to play host while hungry guests sit in the living room. As the nights grow frosty and the dreams of sugar plums start to dance through the little ones’ heads, you can either don your cap and slide into your cozy bed with an extra feeling of gratitude – or cranky and miserable from holiday stress. Now is the time to make this holiday season your best holiday season.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

ADHD in 2012: A Cause for Celebration

A month from now, you will be powering through your New Year’s Resolutions, well on your way towards achieving feng shui in your living room, or better upper body strength, or all-around inner peace. But for now, take a victory lap in honor of 2012 (whether or not last year’s resolutions all got checked off). Even if the last twelve months chewed you up and spit you out, there is plenty to cheer about. The Vicious Circle of Self-Help

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Time / Task Management

Because of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and Communication/Building Relationships. So the question is: How do these proven brain challenges effect real work accomplishments on the job? In this article we’re going to talk about: TIME/TASK MANAGEMENT

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Recommendations for ADHD Friendly Colleges

There are many Colleges and Universities throughout the nation that offer excellent services and support to students with the ADD/ADHD brain type. That means offering personal assistance and mentoring, innovative teaching styles, tips and strategies for better organization and, above all, working with students to set goals for their academic progress. Here are some of the top schools in the nation that offer programs and services for ADD students: Landmark College, Putney, VTr

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

The Importance of Self Acceptance

Karen is a 23 year old woman who felt extremely uncomfortable around people. She originally contacted ADD Insights for coaching services, because she felt she had nothing to offer. By her own admission, she felt she was unattractive and had nothing interesting to say. Karen did not attend social events when she could avoid them and stayed in the background when she was forced to appear by virtue of appeals from friends or family. She was not making new friends in college and did not date.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Eleven Key Answers for Organization when you have ADHD

Structure gives you the ability to follow a routine and daily agenda; get your bills paid, keep up with your professional tasks at work, manage your relationships, get places on time, know where you put things, etc. A lack of structure causes the opposite result. So there is great importance in having a routine and structure if you have ADHD. In many situations, it can be stated simply as the difference between success and failure. The more numerous the categories and the more frequently you are off track in that category, the larger the effect on your life.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Remove Your ADHD Vampire Thinking

To live as an asset, we must live fully in the present. Most of us live as if we were half alive. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, observes that we walk around more dead-like than alive-like. He says we tend to live in the past where life has already happened or we live in the future where we don’t know what will happen and we ignore being in the moment where all of life happens. So in other words, we are not alive to life.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Office MVP: The ADHD Team Player

“What is my role in life? How do I fit in?” These are questions that everyone on earth has given some thought to in their lives. For some, the answers are harder to find than others – especially when some intangible difference separates people into “us” and “them,” making those searching questions present themselves more often. For better or worse, having attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of those categories that makes a person wonder more than once, “What is my place in my community?”r

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Top 3 Practices for Successful ADHD Couples

Today it is more important than ever to learn good strategies for having meaningful and happy relationships. For couples where one or both of the partners have ADHD, this can prove to be particularly challenging.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Maintaining Peace withi Ourselves

It is especially hard these days to maintain a center of equilibrium amid the pressures and stresses of daily life. It’s difficult to escape reading or hearing stories and murky pieces of information that bring us down, making us question the sanity of the world and the viability of our own futures. We long for supportive connections with others, loving communities, and homes where we can escape from the chaos and bad news.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Are you someone with ADHD?

Then your greatest asset is your rapid fire thinking! With this asset, you are able to come to the best conclusions quickly, effectively, and way ahead of the people who don’t have ADHD. Let other people around you do the organizing, paperwork, and the detail managing. Your job is to create optimum solutions to important problems and trust that you can do that. Creativity! Inventiveness! Quick problem solving!

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

The ADD Tipping Point

What is the deciding factor for a rapid-fire thinker? Is it education? Is it peer relationships? Is it the right meds? I believe that the tipping point between solid, grounded life success and shaky, scary failure is how you feel about yourself. Self-esteem is the core issue of ADHD and determines whether you will go on and succeed or struggle for the rest of your life.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Can ADD be an Asset?

The truth about what exactly is ADD can be confusing. There are many interpretations out there each claiming to be the right one. ADD is a disability. ADD is a brain type. ADD is an executive function disorder. So how does one navigate the confusing waters of these competing definitions? How do you decide which claim is the most widely supported and bears up to the scrutiny of research and the medical community?

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Attention Deficit Disorder Means Innovation!

I recently heard that there is a new program being funded that is designed to inspire and teach innovative thinking to students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Since this is where new generations of innovators get their start, I believe this is an idea well worth supporting.If we can reach kids before they enter high school,our chances of getting them on a math and science track are much greater.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Meditation Successful at Calming and Focusing the Brain

Meditation is a great way to calm and focus yourself if you have the ADD brain type. In fact, research has shown that mediation has the power to not only calm you down, but retrain your brain to work better. Meditation is also good for gaining perspective and helping you make better decisions and choices. All of these attributes of meditation are especially suited to help people with the ADD gene acquire better control over their lives.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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By Carol GignouxRecently published1 topic

Moving from Vampire Thinking© to Being an Asset

To live as an asset, we must live fully in the present. Most of us live as if we were half alive. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, observes that we walk around more dead-like than alive-like. He says we tend to live in the past where life has already happened or we live in the future where we don’t know what will happen and we ignore being in the moment where all of life happens. So in other words, we are not alive to life.

Primary topic: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)

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