Today was an awesome coaching day. I sat back after work and reflected on my day. One client after another was insightful about their own strengths and limitations, creatively and bravely designing new ways of thinking and doing to make real, positive changes. When I was basking in this little glow, I realized that, even though each of my clients is working toward more effectively managing their lives having ADHD, they are, each and every one, very successful adults. As lawye

Sometimes, when you ask your ADHD brain to start a task, your brain just says, “No way; that’s not happening.” It’s not you – you know you need to work on that task, you want to work on it, you wish you could get yourself to actually start – it’s your brain. Your brain is trying to tell you something about that task. Your brain might think that task is too complicated, too big, too boring, too scary. Whatever the reason your brain throws at you, you can try to override it wi

Where else does perfectionism get in the way? I like to do semi-regular one-question quizzes about common ADHD challenges. One quiz asked people how they conquer their perfectionism, or more specifically, the paralysis that overcomes them when their perfectionism stops them in their tracks. The results of the quiz were so interesting they led two a two-part article. Part I, Overcoming ADHD Perfectionism Paralysis Part I: Writing, explored the effects of perfectionism specific

Do you ever get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? How we think about a challenge we’re experiencing directly relates to the impact it has on our lives. One of the ways of thinking that is common for people having ADHD and exacerbates problems is all-or-nothing thinking. The good news is that “practice makes better” and you can curb your all-or-nothing thinking habit. What is all-or-nothing thinking? All-or-nothing thinking is a way of viewing the world in absolutes without co

Coaching is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Like cars, coaching programs come in an assortment of different makes and models. The “type” of coaching offered by a coach depends on a multitude of variables that influence how a coaching program is designed - the coach’s approach, the needs of the participants, access to technology, desired price point, and scheduling, to name just a few. One popular approach is something called group coaching, in which a coach takes a group

Auld Lang Syne has been sung, the champagne corks have been popped and the ball has dropped. The New Year has arrived and maybe you’re starting to think about your New Year’s resolutions. What goals would you like to achieve this year? How will you move past thinking about those goals to putting those thoughts into action? Will your resolutions be forgotten by May (or even February!) or will you have started working towards your goals? Setting—and achieving—goals is a dauntin