Learning to delegate isn’t about being lazy or letting go of high standards. It’s about building trust, setting boundaries, and learning how to optimize your time and energy. It’s a skill—and like any skill, it takes practice.
Category: ADHD
The Struggle to Slow Down: Overachievement and Self-Worth
The struggle to slow down, achieve more, and avoid stillness is real. It can stem from a mix of psychological, developmental, and neurobiological factors, including childhood experiences and conditions like ADHD.The struggle to slow down, achieve more, and avoid stillness is real. It can stem from a mix of psychological, developmental, and neurobiological factors, including childhood experiences and conditions like ADHD.
How to Stay Focused and Get More Done Despite Life’s Distractions
Staying focused and productive can often feel impossible —especially when dealing with social media, raising children, or an overwhelming to-do list. With the right strategies, you can minimize interruptions and maximize productivity. Here’s some ways to stay on track and get more done each day, no matter what life throws your way. 1. Plan Your…
How Does ADHD Effect Entrepreneurship?
Reflecting on my journey with ADHD, the phrase “Driven to Distraction” resonates deeply—not because I’ve read the well-known book, but because its title encapsulates my lived experience. For those navigating life with ADHD, it’s not merely about being “distracted”; it’s about being propelled by a unique cognitive wiring that fuels our endeavors. Shattering the Stereotypes…
Tips to Manage Test Anxiety
I must admit it has been a very long time since I have taken a test of any kind – yet I can still recall that feeling of anxiousness that bubbled up inside me for days before an exam. Perhaps you can relate. Feeling nervous about test taking is a normal reaction for many. Whether…
The Complex Brain and Diagnosis
I’m 62 years old and a former journalist, TV producer, marketing director, publisher and small business owner living with ADHD. Six years ago, I started having symptoms of confusion, memory loss, and dysphasia. I could no longer remember simple things like my office passcode, my own cell phone number, how to turn on the dryer,…
Victory over ADHD, Bullying, and Low Vision
Like most of us, my life has had its ups and downs, starting with my early childhood. I used to joke and say that when my mom gave birth to me, I was already wearing a pair of glasses. The truth is, I can’t remember a time when glasses or contact lenses were not part…
Recognizing and Living with ADHD
I have always been easily distracted and found it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time. It wasn’t until I was in my mid 40’s that I received an official ADHD diagnosis following a neuropsychological exam for memory loss. While the medical diagnosis made sense based on my behavioral traits, I never considered that…