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- 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: 2645 - 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 - Myths About Being a Strong Person with ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparRecently, many of you in my ADHD tribe were with me when I rushed to my son’s side as he recovered from a very serious car crash. For 10 days I alternated between sitting next to his hospital bed holding his restrained hands, watching as fluid dripped into his body and slept in his hospital ...
Views: 2499 - ADHD Dreams, Purpose Hunting and Passion - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparDay-in and day-out, I talk to people living with ADHD who want to find their life purpose. The reason, goal or motivation that will be the answer to them experiencing a fulfilling and satisfying life. It’s universal to want to have a sense of meaning in our lives and feel as if we are making a ...
Views: 2489 - 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: 2453 - Avoiding ADHD Insanity - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparAlbert Einstein once said…”Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Sound familiar? For instance, have you been trying the same strategies to get out the door on time, but constantly arrive late? Are you struggling to organize your day at work or ...
Views: 2374 - Typing on Stilts and Other Things We with ADHD Tolerate - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparThis past month I made a big mistake. During a routine manicure, I impulsively had the technician apply acrylic nails. You know, those long unbreakable nails that seem so elegant on someone else? Well, ever since, it’s like I have been typing on stilts. It’s amazing how an additional ½ inch at ...
Views: 2363 - 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 ...
Views: 2362 - How Good of a “Relaxer” are You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparOk, I’ll admit it…I don’t relax very well.relax In fact the thought of not “doing” something is a bit terrifying to me. If I had to use a metaphor to describe myself, I would say I am like that big pink Energizer Bunny. It is the perfect example of how I go through life and a key ingredient ...
Views: 2283 - 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: 2239 - Identify Your Passion and Fulfill Your Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparI strongly believe that everyone has a purpose in life and that it is strongly connected to what they are passionate about. This is great news for people with ADHD – because when we are passionate about something there is no stopping us! All those ADHD obstacles seem to disappear and we are ...
Views: 1995 - ADHD Relationships: Are You the Kite or the Kite Holder? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Laurie DuparAre you the partner in an ADHD relationship always dashing, darting, taking risks and soaring while your partner is more steady, balanced and unswerving? If so, your ADHD relationship maybe that of a kite and kite holder. Let me explain, several years ago I was focused on expanding my ADHD ...
Views: 1982 - The Feelings of ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparRecently on one of my social media sites, I asked my followers to describe what ADHD feels like for them. The responses provided an interesting insight into what living with ADHD feels like. Why ask people what living ADHD feels like for them? Well, even though an increasing amount of ...
Views: 1927 - 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 - How to Get Through the Medication Maze - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparHave you ever had to go a day or more without your prescription medication? Do you know the physical discomfort and anxiousness of waiting to get the medication reordered? Have you spent hours on the phone with the doctor’s office, insurance company or pharmacy waiting for your ADHD ...
Views: 1916 - What's Your White Pebble Story? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparWhat’s a White Pebble Story? Remember the story of Hansel and Gretel who found their way out of the dark, unknown forest following one white pebble after the other? Well, for many, the road to discovering ADHD coaching and possibly becoming a certified ADHD life coach is like that journey ...
Views: 1768 - Fun Ways to Get Organized with ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Laurie DuparIn a world where chaos is the natural order of the universe, being or getting organized can seem like a destination we will never quite reach. But what if rather than a destination, we can consider organization as a process. What if instead we saw organization as a way for us to enjoy our ...
Views: 1737 - The Wonder of Standing Out - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Laurie Dupar“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Dr. Seuss Do you stand out, or are you busy trying to fit in? Do you focus on how to make a positive difference in the world? Or is your focus on being accepted? ADHD comes with being different. Everyone has things they do well…and not so well. ...
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