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Summer can be an amazing time to rest and relax without having to worry about the myriad details of busier times of the year. Summer is also a time of disrupted routines, changes in responsibilities, school vacations, travels and the like. Summer and the leisure it...

We have certainly had an interesting summer.  Thanks to our two political conventions and the Olympics in Rio, there was plenty to keep our attentions occupied and our emotions reeling.  Though this happens every four years, I never get used to the...

Now that the dust is settling, and we are able to look towards 2016 with more equanimity and less through the lens of the highs and lows of holiday emotion, it’s a good time to contemplate what you would like to affect in...

Samantha left the security of home to find her way in the world.  Her parents understood and believed in her.  Like so many people with ADHD, she was smart and artistically gifted, but she needed assistance in pulling it all together.  Even though they...

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, how do we move from “Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer” (Nat King Cole) to the to-do lists that autumn requires?  Whether we are returning home from actual vacations or simply getting back to the routines of daily life...

(As also appears on LinkedIn) Adults with ADHD can lead lives filled with accomplishment.  With a skill set tailored to address particular needs or situations, career and life success can be achieved.  Coaching can assist an individual with ADHD to learn new skills...

(As also appears on LinkedIn) Many people associate ADHD with childhood learning disabilities.  Few understand that, until one learns the skills necessary to address particular needs, ADHD often sabotages work and career success.  Coaching is a way to learn new skills...

It is brave to work with a coach, to determine to make changes in one’s behavior that will bring one’s life to more satisfying places.  I am glad that William chose to trust me to assist him. William is a writer.  I will always remember the first thing he said when he...

With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), to medicate or not to medicate has always been the question. What is a parent to do when even the experts cannot agree on the answer? In a recent Washington Post article, “Still More Questions Than Answers About...

In the words of Nat King Cole, “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer…” Just the thought of transitioning to fun in the sun is enough to make most of us lose our focus. Add a little AD/HD, some learning differences, and/or other executive functioning...

"The only thing that is constant is change."  -- Heraclitus For many of us, the fall season signals major change. Most notably, students have transitioned from summer mode to school mode. The lazier days of summer are a distant memory and months of hard work loom on...

This is a critical distinction! http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/07/how-childhood-trauma-could-be-mistaken-for-adhd/373328/

“Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou. Not!  At least this is not always the case.  While immersed in the multiple tasks and demands of our daily lives throughout most of the year we anticipate and long for the space that summer promises.  Whether it be a...

All Bullying Begins With Disconnection This gifted teacher connects loneliness with bullying and creates an ingenious way to take action.  This may be the most important piece you ever read.  What can YOU do to promote "kindness and bravery" among the people in your...

This gifted teacher connects loneliness with bullying and creates an ingenious way to take action.  This may be the most important piece you ever read.  What can YOU do to promote "kindness and bravery" among the people in your...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/improve-concentration-at-work_n_3479042.html

"Every day brings a choice: to practice  stress or to practice peace." -- Joan Borysenko Happy Holidays! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the holiday season and 2014 with hope and optimism.  With as much celebration and fun as this...

"Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace."-- Joan BorysenkoHappy Holidays!I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are looking forward to the holiday season and 2014 with hope and optimism.  With as much celebration and fun as...

Enjoy this powerful fifteen minute Ted Talk by Jeremy Hunter.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-j6Qfj8udg

Much of what I read in relation to addressing the challenges of dealing with modern life, in general, and to the specific needs of people with AD/HD and other executive functioning issues, offers mindfulness as a highly effective tool.  Jon Kabat-Zinn defines...

Russell Foster tells us why sleep is so important. http://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2013-08-24&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=top_right_button

These three books echo the sentiments of my recent newsletter article. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/19/books/3-books-offer-ways-to-cut-the-cord-if-only-briefly.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0

A topic on all of our minds. Look for more to come on this important discussion in my August newsletter!http://www.mobiledia.com/news/181304.html

"If we are to teach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with children" - Gandhi

This article also speaks of "a state of relaxed presence."  When do you feel this?  What activities engage you in this manner? http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/06/the-art-of-paying-attention/309312/

This is a wonderful article by Deepak Chopra.It all starts here!http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130411022434-75054000-the-conscious-lifestyle-awareness-skills-staying-centered?trk=eml-mktg-condig-0108-p2

As with so many of the amazing things I read, I am grateful to have received this article from a client. What is the optimum amount of time you are able to work and remain productive? How often do you need breaks? How long do your breaks need to be?  What types...