Getting stuck with the same thoughts running through your mind can feel like a never-ending cycle. While it’s normal for humans to ruminate now and then, for a woman with ADHD it tends to be even more prone to rumination than others. If this sounds like you, don’t worry! I am here to share my tips to stop your […]
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Thanksgiving With A Side Order of ADHD
Putting a Thanksgiving dinner takes planning and organization and for a women with ADHD. This can leave you feeling fatigued, discouraged and inadequate. Below are some strategies to help you remain calm and to spend the holiday with family and friends. Give Yourself Permission – It is ok to switch your thoughts to self-care to feel […]
See MoreCommunication Strategies When You Or One Of Your Family Members Have ADHD
Good communication skills are vital in a family when you or one of the family members have ADHD in the hopes to make good decisions together, solve problems effectively, and promote a positive sense of well-being among family members. Use of sarcasm, ridicule, name calling, ignoring, making an annoyed face, looking incredulous, snickering, mocking, overgeneralizing, […]
See MoreDemystify Executive Functioning: Part 3 Task Initiation
Task initiation is one of the many executive functioning skills that can be a real big challenge for women with ADHD. This is the ability to start a task or a project right way when needed. It includes being able to overcome procrastination, the task/project is overwhelming, you don’t know where or how to begin, […]
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