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By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Serving Pro Bono Clients and Keeping it Professional

For many new coaches, the focus is on getting coaching experience…period. An option emerging coaches often take is to agree to coach clients without charging for their services. This is what we call pro bono coaching. However, having only or too many pro bono clients will not help us with our own financial bottom line and without being able to earn a living we will not be able to keep doing what we love…coaching. By considering ahead of time how serving pro bono clients can help both you and the client, you can create a win-win situation. Let me tell you how:

Primary topic: Productivity

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By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Myths About Being a Strong Person with ADHD

Recently, many of you in my ADHD tribe were with me when I rushed to my son’s side as he recovered from a very serious car crash. For 10 days I alte ated between sitting next to his hospital bed holding his restrained hands, watching as fluid dripped into his body and slept in his hospital room in the ICU so when he woke I could reassure his confused mind that he was safe. During that time I realized the blessing of each of you who reached out to me, sending prayers of support, messages of comfort, likes and thumbs up on my Facebook posts, texts and emails with positive thoughts.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,624 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Diagnosing ADHD

Do I have ADHD? Does my child have ADHD? Simple words, but the answers to these questions can be life changing for people and/or parents who are unsure as to whether or not they or their child have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Primary topic: Productivity

2,622 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

ADHD Dreams, Purpose Hunting and Passion

Day-in and day-out, I talk to people living with ADHD who want to find their life purpose. The reason, goal or motivation that will be the answer to them experiencing a fulfilling and satisfying life. It’s universal to want to have a sense of meaning in our lives and feel as if we are making a valuable contribution.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,614 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Are You an Adult ADHD Procrastinator or a “Time Optimist”?

As an ADHD life coach, I get to work with some of the most amazingly creative adults living with ADHD every day. This week I met with a new client to talk about how ADHD was impacting her life and begin helping her design initial ADHD coaching strategies to better manage these challenges.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,526 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Avoiding ADHD Insanity

Albert Einstein once said…”Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Sound familiar? For instance, have you been trying the same strategies to get out the door on time, but constantly arrive late? Are you struggling to organize your day at work or home only to lose (errr…forget) important pieces of the puzzle? Do you find yourself losing your temper with your children, spouse or other important people in your life and end the day feeling frustrated? And at the end of it all, do you feel just a little bit like you are going crazy?

Primary topic: Productivity

2,501 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Typing on Stilts and Other Things We with ADHD Tolerate

This past month I made a big mistake. During a routine manicure, I impulsively had the technician apply acrylic nails. You know, those long unbreakable nails that seem so elegant on someone else? Well, ever since, it’s like I have been typing on stilts. It’s amazing how an additional ½ inch at the end of your fingers can throw off everything from typing, to cleaning, to getting dressed and to making it impossible to play the new ukulele I bought in December.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,494 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

10 Tips to Better Manage Your Time for ADHD

Is it a struggle to accomplish even everyday tasks and do you often find yourself distracted until time is wasted? The challenges of ADHD/ADD are very real. But there is hope. When you understand how ADHD has been affecting all the areas of your life, you can learn to minimize its impact and live successfully with ADD /ADHD. Here are some steps to help you build confidence, clarify and prioritize your goals, minimize your ADHD challenges, and get you past being stuck to actually following through with your plans.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,444 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

How Good of a “Relaxer” are You?

Ok, I’ll admit it…I don’t relax very well.relax In fact the thought of not “doing” something is a bit terrifying to me. If I had to use a metaphor to describe myself, I would say I am like that big pink Energizer Bunny. It is the perfect example of how I go through life and a key ingredient to many of my successes. Like the energizer bunny, some part of my body is always moving and my mind is constantly “on”. I’ll admit that people have jokingly asked me where they could find my “off” switch. Like the Energizer Bunny, I keep “going and going” in order to reach my goals.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,397 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Creating Space for Change

Life is constantly changing. A reality which can be difficult for people with ADHD who often struggle with making changes, especially when they are unexpected. In order to make change more successful it is not enough to know what we want to change or even what is motivating us to change. We need to be able to have enough “space” to change.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,330 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Identify Your Passion and Fulfill Your Purpose

I strongly believe that everyone has a purpose in life and that it is strongly connected to what they are passionate about. This is great news for people with ADHD – because when we are passionate about something there is no stopping us! All those ADHD obstacles seem to disappear and we are able to focus and get things done with enthusiasm and energy.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,135 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

ADHD Relationships: Are You the Kite or the Kite Holder?

Are you the partner in an ADHD relationship always dashing, darting, taking risks and soaring while your partner is more steady, balanced and unswerving? If so, your ADHD relationship maybe that of a kite and kite holder. Let me explain, several years ago I was focused on expanding my ADHD coaching business. I was determined to be able to reach and provide information and resources to as many people struggling with ADHD as possible. During those years, I noticed a disturbing trend amongst my peers and fellow emerging entrepreneurs.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,119 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

The Feelings of ADHD

Recently on one of my social media sites, I asked my followers to describe what ADHD feels like for them. The responses provided an interesting insight into what living with ADHD feels like. Why ask people what living ADHD feels like for them?

Primary topic: Productivity

2,070 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

How to Get Through the Medication Maze

Have you ever had to go a day or more without your prescription medication? Do you know the physical discomfort and anxiousness of waiting to get the medication reordered? Have you spent hours on the phone with the doctor’s office, insurance company or pharmacy waiting for your ADHD medications to be filled? If so, you, like me, have been trapped in the medication maze.

Primary topic: Productivity

2,061 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Five Successful Tips to Improving Your Child's Behavior

As parents of an ADHD child, you have probably felt frustration with your child’s impulsivity, inattention and restlessness. Here are five tips that can help and teach your child to be more in control of their behavior and still maintain their natural curiosity and enthusiasm:r

Primary topic: Productivity

2,002 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

What's Your White Pebble Story?

What’s a White Pebble Story? Remember the story of Hansel and Gretel who found their way out of the dark, unknown forest following one white pebble after the other? Well, for many, the road to discovering ADHD coaching and possibly becoming a certified ADHD life coach is like that journey home. And, it’s only when reflecting back, that you recognize the white pebbles that marked your progress…the steps, choices, decisions, and milestones that led you right to this place.

Primary topic: Productivity

1,905 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Fun Ways to Get Organized with ADHD

In a world where chaos is the natural order of the universe, being or getting organized can seem like a destination we will never quite reach. But what if rather than a destination, we can consider organization as a process. What if instead we saw organization as a way for us to enjoy our lives more fully, by keeping all the things and stuff in our world in some sense of order? And what if rather than wanting to give up and give into the mess, organization could actually be fun?

Primary topic: Productivity

1,880 views

By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

The Wonder of Standing Out

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Dr. Seuss Do you stand out, or are you busy trying to fit in? Do you focus on how to make a positive difference in the world? Or is your focus on being accepted? ADHD comes with being different. Everyone has things they do well…and not so well. The key is to maximize those things that make us unique, different, one-of-a-kind thinkers and doers. People who are most memorable are those who are different enough to stand out, not fit in.

Primary topic: Productivity

1,710 views

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