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- Don’t Miss a Step: Celebrate! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Laurie DuparFor people with ADHD, a familiar strategy to get things done is to be very clear about their goals, break them down into smaller pieces, and complete those smaller pieces in order to carry out the goal. Weekly we plan for what needs to be accomplished. Daily we check and check off our to do ...
Views: 3584(1 vote) - Siblings and ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Laurie DuparThe impact on siblings of children with ADHD is not often talked about, yet it is an important discussion to have in order to create healthy and functioning families. Studies show that siblings of children with ADHD experience the same disruption, chaos, unpredictability and exhaustion as their ...
Views: 3686(2 votes) - How to Succeed with ADHD When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Laurie Dupar"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas Alva Edison Having lived most of their lives with the inconsistency, unpredictability and undependability of life with ADHD, it is incredibly common for adults with ADHD to view themselves as “failures”. Because the ...
Views: 3215(2 votes) - Loving Yourself and Your ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.” Author unknown Each year, Valentine’s Day seems to draw attention to the notion that love is indeed a mystery. For some, it is a day looked forward to eagerly as they await their chance to acknowledge or ...
Views: 3066(1 vote) - The Five Best “Natural” Ways to Manage Your Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Laurie DuparPeople with ADHD are often eager to explore all the possibilities of better managing their ADHD challenges. Even though studies show that medication is up to 70-80% effective in reducing the core symptoms of ADHD (inattention, impulsivity and distractibility), there is no “magic pill” that ...
Views: 3600(2 votes) - How to Help Your Grandchild with ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Laurie DuparADHD runs in families. It is a genetic disorder and a family affair. If you are an adult with ADHD, it is highly likely that another relative of yours will have ADHD. For many adults this other someone is a grandchild. With the increased awareness and visibility of ADHD, the number of ...
Views: 3451(2 votes) - I Have ADHD. Now What? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Laurie DuparADHD affects conservatively about 5-8% of the world’s population. With the world’s population being around 7 billion…that’s a lot of people struggling with inattention, impulsivity or distractibility! Since math has never been my best academic subject, comprehending such a number has always ...
Views: 3280(1 vote) - The ADHD Entrepreneurial Brain-style - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“Starting your own business is like riding a roller coaster. There are highs and lows and every turn you take is another twist. The lows are really low, but the highs can be really high. You have to be strong, keep your stomach tight, and ride along with the roller coaster that you started.” ~ ...
Views: 3535(2 votes) - Intention is Not Enough - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“When you take a small purposeful step each day, great things can happen.” Every January I get excited to come up with goals for the New Year. I’m a good goal setter. I see it as a way to challenge myself and keep things interesting. A bit like playing a game and figuring out which hoops I ...
Views: 2836 - The Three Top ADHD Medication Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparOne of the most effective management strategies for minimizing the challenges and symptoms of ADHD is medication. This might not be the most popular statement I have ever made, but research over and over again has shown that ADHD medications can “level the playing field” for adults with ADHD. ...
Views: 2816(2 votes) - Are You an Adult ADHD Procrastinator or a “Time Optimist”? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparAs an ADHD life coach, I get to work with some of the most amazingly creative adults living with ADHD every day. This week I met with a new client to talk about how ADHD was impacting her life and begin helping her design initial ADHD coaching strategies to better manage these challenges. For ...
Views: 2452 - Tips for Improving Your 'Time Awareness' - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparA client of mine recently said to me “I have to work on my time management, but I never get to it!” Does this sound familiar? Problems with time management seem to lie at the heart of the difficulties faced by many adults with ADHD and it is perhaps one of the least appreciated of the challenges ...
Views: 2971 - Creating Space for Change - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparLife is constantly changing. A reality which can be difficult for people with ADHD who often struggle with making changes, especially when they are unexpected. In order to make change more successful it is not enough to know what we want to change or even what is motivating us to change. We need ...
Views: 2238 - Serving Pro Bono Clients and Keeping it Professional - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparFor many new coaches, the focus is on getting coaching experience…period. An option emerging coaches often take is to agree to coach clients without charging for their services. This is what we call pro bono coaching. However, having only or too many pro bono clients will not help us with our ...
Views: 2644 - Five Successful Tips to Improving Your Child's Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparAs parents of an ADHD child, you have probably felt frustration with your child’s impulsivity, inattention and restlessness. Here are five tips that can help and teach your child to be more in control of their behavior and still maintain their natural curiosity and enthusiasm: 1. Be clear with ...
Views: 1918 - ADHD Doesn't Mean You Don't Have the Right Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparUnfortunately, many people with ADHD or ADD are incorrectly thought to be unmotivated or to somehow lack the “right stuff” in order to enjoy a successful, satisfying and purposeful life. This misperception baffles me as it is so far from the truth for most persons I know who live with the ...
Views: 3187 - Diagnosing ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparDo I have ADHD? Does my child have ADHD? Simple words, but the answers to these questions can be life changing for people and/or parents who are unsure as to whether or not they or their child have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It amazes me in this age of advanced science, ...
Views: 2540 - 10 Tips to Better Manage Your Time for ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparIs it a struggle to accomplish even everyday tasks and do you often find yourself distracted until time is wasted? The challenges of ADHD/ADD are very real. But there is hope. When you understand how ADHD has been affecting all the areas of your life, you can learn to minimize its impact and ...
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