- How To Take Care of Yourself in Stressful Situations
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can get very easily overwhelmed, frustrated, and stressed out during the times when a lot is required of us. And when we're in that state, we tend to skimp on self-care. - Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in the Family
Many families have more than one member with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and things can get chaotic. Fortunately, there are some very basic and simple strategies that you can employ to ensure that your ADD household runs smoothly. - Attention Adults with ADD: What To Do When Hyperfocus Works Against You
Adults with ADD are both blessed and cursed with the ability to hyperfocus. - Why Structure is So Important for Adults with ADD
Many adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD) struggle with the same challenges. One of the biggest challenges faced by ADD adults is creating and implementing structure in their lives. - The 4 Steps of Personal Change for Adults with AD/HD
Making personal changes that last is an important part of managing adult AD/HD. - Is Your ADD Causing Your Relationship To Suffer?
Relationships require hard work to begin with, and when you add adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) to the mix things only become more complicated. Here are a few tips that you can use in your relationship to help keep your ADD from causing excess stress and problems. - Falling Asleep: An ADD Nightmare
People with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder tend to have trouble falling asleep. Here are some tips and strategies for falling asleep easier at night. - Warning: It's Time to Get Serious About Boundaries
Boundaries are extremely important for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Here are 3 simple strategies that you can use to set boundaries and take care of yourself. - 3 Strategies for Getting Work Done for Adults with ADD
Information and advice for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) who are struggling to get their work done. - A Guide to Finishing Summer Projects for Adults with ADD
Help for adults with ADD who are struggling to finish summer projects while still enjoying their time off. - Why Daily Planning is So Important for Adults with ADD
For adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, tips for daily planning. - Tips for Adopting a Shelter Dog
Tips for selecting a dog from an animal shelter and bringing him home. - Strategies for Alleviating the Boredom Associated with Exercise
Just about every expert in the ADD field will tell you that exercise is one of the best ADD management strategies there is. - 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain
If 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 to get it all done. - The Top 10 Ways to Overcome Procrastination
When a person is bored or uninterested, certain tasks and projects can seem like torture! This feeling usually leads to procrastination, and procrastination often leads to guilt. Here are some practical ways to avoid these situations and overcome procrastination: - Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask
Take a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. - 3 Methods for Clearing Mental Clutter
Many adults with ADD have a hard time slowing down their brains. Thoughts often come at whirlwind speed, and it can be hard to concentrate on the tasks at hand when so many other thoughts are floating around in the brain. I call this "mental clutter." - 5 Strategies for ADDed Effectiveness on the Job
For many people with ADD, work life can be difficult. If your working environment is not ADD-friendly, then you may find yourself feeling chronically disorganized and stressed out at work. Whether or not you choose to share your diagnosis with your employer, the following strategies can help you become more effective at work. - 10 Benefits of Having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
There is a common misconception in the world that having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a bad thing. Here are 10 reasons this is not so true.
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