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Articles by Jennifer Koretsky
Follow The Rules In Order To Break Them
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) sometimes have to follow the rules in order to change them.
Adults With ADD: Using Time As A Tool
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) benefit from using time as a tool rather than a constraint.
Adults With ADD: What Did You Eat For Breakfast?
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are super-sensitive to internal and external stimuli. This includes the foods we put into our bodies. Protein-rich foods like meat, dairy, nuts, and beans can go a long way in helping an ADDer to stay alert, focused, and energized during the day.
Is It Time To Clean Your Brain?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) brains have a way of filling up with negative thoughts. They can build up to a point where it becomes hard to move forward in your day.
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
The hardest part of making any change is that there is a stage in the process in which you are guaranteed to be uncomfortable.
Are You Playing The When-Then Game?
It's very easy to get wrapped up in all the things you think you should be doing, instead of moving forward. But the When-Then Game keeps you stuck in a state of perpetual overwhelm. Life isn't enjoyable; it's merely a to-do list.
Adults With ADD: Get In The Box!
Adults with ADD are creative, big picture thinkers. It's easy for us to be creative. Producing results requires putting a lid on your creativity long enough to let the ideas come to life.
3 Easy Steps For Time Management Through Daily Planning
Many adults with ADD are resistant to the idea of daily planning. But daily planning is one of the best steps you can take to minimize overwhelm and take control of your time.
How To Overcome Any ADD-related Setback
Setbacks don't have to lead to failure. Setbacks can be temporary. You can overcome any ADD-related setback by building your self-esteem.
Adults With ADD: What WON'T You Do To Get The Job Done?
Asking the question "In order to reach your goal this week, what WON'T you do?" is an excellent tool for achieving short-term goals.
Adults With ADD: How Did You Sleep Last Night?
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often underestimate the importance of sleep. In actuality, getting proper sleep each night is essential to managing adult ADD.
Why Managing Adult ADD Is Like Singing Rock Music
Whatever it is that really sparks your passion in life, you can find parallels between that passion and managing your Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Business Owners With ADD: Tips For Handling Distractions During The Workday
Business owners with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often get distracted by email and other interruptions during the workday.
Feeling Blah? Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder Are Sensitive To Seasonal Changes
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are more neurologically sensitive than most. So small changes in our environment can have big effects on our mood.
What Every Dog Owner Ought To Know About Holiday Safety
A few important tips to keep your dog safe this holiday season.
Don't Take My Baby! (Why Many Adults With ADD Don't Watch Lifetime Movies)
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) tend to be extremely emotionally sensitive.
Why Trying To Fit In Doesn't Work
Taking the maverick approach to ADD management means that you stop trying to fit in and start embracing your differences. You trust yourself and do what works for you, not what works for everyone else.
Top 5 Ways To Have A Happy Thanksgiving For Adults With ADD
The holiday season is officially upon us! And for some adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), this is the most stressful time of year. Here are a few practical tips for managing your ADD this holiday.
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.
Adults With ADD: Are You Delegating Enough?
The importance of delegating - and 3 common delegating obstacles - for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
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.