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Change More Pieces to Turn the Momentum Updated: 2011-11-04 00:10:55 Description: Sometimes getting on top of your ADHD means working on several things at once, such as medication, getting enough sleep, getting organized, etc. The more of these pieces you address, the more likely you are to build some good momentum....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Vice Episode Updated: 2011-10-21 18:25:20 Description: Why do we do all those things that are bad for us, that get us into trouble, or that we just shouldn’t do?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Jennifer Koretsky (Virtual ADHD Conference) Updated: 2011-09-14 01:15:16 Description: Jen and I discuss executive functions as a preview of my presentation for the Virtual ADHD Conference....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Be Willing to Let It Be a Process Updated: 2011-05-15 13:00:17 Description: Change takes time, but it does happen if you work at it. Be willing to let it take some time....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Are Your Favorite Lies? Updated: 2011-05-03 18:32:44 Description: We all tell ourselves little lies because they make us feel better in the moment. Let’s talk about feeling better in the long run....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Small Slips, Big Problems; Small Changes, Big Benefits Updated: 2011-04-15 13:23:29 Description: ADHD makes it harder to stay on top of the million little details of daily life. Fortunately, treatment and good strategies can improve your batting average which will improve your performance and outlook on life....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Does Treatment Give You Greater Free Will? Updated: 2011-03-31 22:56:03 Description: Because ADHD interferes with your ability to follow through on intentions, it limits your free will. Treating your ADHD gives you more options and better enables you to do what you intend to do....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD IS Depressing (But It Doesn’t Have to Be) Updated: 2011-03-17 22:00:52 Description: ADHD makes your life harder and gives you more things to be down about. But don’t despair, it does get better....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Psychology of Medication Updated: 2011-03-04 19:09:56 Description: What does it mean to take medication? What if it helps? What if it doesn’t? The simple act of taking a pill involves a lot of complex thoughts for some people. Let’s talk about what’s involved....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is It Your ADHD or You? Updated: 2011-02-15 19:00:08 Description: It depends. Often it’s both, but in the end, it kind of doesn’t matter....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Living Well is the Best Revenge Updated: 2011-02-04 19:28:28 Description: You can make your present much better than your past and leave those old setbacks behind. By actively learning about yourself and striving to do better, you can create a better life for yourself....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Curse of Potential Updated: 2011-01-19 18:35:59 Description: The occasional great success can be more damning than the failures if it raises everyone’s expectations. People with ADHD struggle with inconsistency and are more likely to face this challenge. We talk about what to do about it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD Needs Some New Names Updated: 2011-01-06 00:10:21 Description: How about ARDHD, CDD, IDD, ODD, or DDD? It’s definitely not IDD (the other IDD). You’ll have to listen to find out what this all means. It’ll be worth it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD It’s Not All Your Fault Updated: 2010-12-20 19:52:26 Description: ADHD may make you an easy target in your relationship, but both partners have some ability to make things better. It may begin with you working on your stuff, but it won’t end with you....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Less vs More: Find the Best Balance Updated: 2010-12-10 22:16:09 Description: We live in an age of plenty where we have access to more websites, movies, books, etc. than we will ever be able to get to. Feeling less overwhelmed involves making smart choices and accepting that we won’t get to it all....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Happy Relationship in Twelve Jokes or Less Updated: 2010-10-26 13:41:27 Description: This is a recording of my 75 minute presentation for Baltimore CHADD. Lots of fun, lots of laughs, and lots of good lessons. Enjoy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Acting With Integrity is an Inside Job Updated: 2010-10-12 00:47:51 Description: Acting with integrity requires us to deal with our own issues, but gives us much more control over what we do and what happens in our lives....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Century of ADHD: We’re Finally Getting It Right Updated: 2010-10-04 18:48:36 Description: Our understanding of the condition that we now call ADHD has evolved over the last hundred years. The slow evolution of ADHD as a diagnosis may explain why it took so long for you to be diagnosed....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is ADHD the Same in Men and Women? (Pretty Much) Updated: 2010-09-21 16:14:47 Description: ADHD is still more likely to be diagnosed in males than in females, even though the condition creates the same information-processing weaknesses in both genders. However, society places different expectations on men than on women, so because their ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Happy Relationship in Five Jokes or Less Updated: 2010-09-14 23:14:00 Description: I’m doing something a little different here. I will be talking about improving your relationship, but using some jokes to illustrate some important points, so hopefully that makes it more fun (and helps the lessons stick better, too)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Should You Take Your Meds Every Day? Updated: 2010-09-06 19:17:49 Description: Some people take days off of their ADHD meds. We discuss the reasons why you should or shouldn’t do this....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD Awareness Week: Be a Part of It! Updated: 2010-08-31 00:51:20 Description: ADHD Awareness Week is September 13-17. Let’s talk about why it matters and perhaps how you can help spread the word....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making the Most of Educational Opportunities Updated: 2010-08-23 12:00:45 Description: There are lots of good places to learn about ADHD so we’re going to talk about what your options are and how to make the most of them. (With guest Marie Paxson, Immediate Past President of CHADD)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why I Hate Twitter and Other Constant Intruders Updated: 2010-08-17 20:04:05 Description: Technology brings lots of intrusions into our attention. I talk about how to make some good choices about what you let into your life....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is the Economy Making Your ADHD Worse? Updated: 2010-08-09 19:00:24 Description: Technically speaking, it isn’t; but cutbacks and increased stress can certainly make it feel that way, whether you have a job or are looking for one....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Change What You Can, Accept the Rest Updated: 2010-08-02 14:26:16 Description: Happiness comes from both doing better in some ways, as well as accepting that other things won’t change. Being clear about our values makes it easier to find this balance....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Take Your ADHD Seriously Updated: 2010-07-26 23:46:56 Description: Living a good life with ADHD takes serious work, but you deserve it, so push yourself to be the best you can be....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Professional Organizers: Move that Mountain Updated: 2010-07-19 12:00:50 Description: A professional organizer can help you not only tackle your current mountain of stuff but also create better organizational systems so that you don’t wind up with another mountain later....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is the Problem ADHD or Motivation? Updated: 2010-07-12 12:00:17 Description: Many ADHD struggles can look like problems of motivation. After enough failures, what starts out as purely neurological can quickly become psychological as motivation begins to slide....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Magic Threshold: A Little Can Mean A Lot Updated: 2010-07-05 13:41:23 Description: Sometimes even small improvements can make a big difference, so don’t feel like you need to achieve perfection....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Importance of Getting It Updated: 2010-06-28 12:00:41 Description: It can feel like nobody understands you or your ADHD. Some people do, so get out there and find them....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD Is Real–But How Real? Updated: 2010-06-16 19:27:19 Description: Everyone has their distracted moments, but folks with ADHD have many more of them. But because this is just more of a normal human tendency, does that make the condition less real?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Moment that Matters: Remember the Right Thing at the Right Time Updated: 2010-06-07 12:00:12 Description: A universal challenge in this distracting world we live in is remembering to do the right thing at the right time. We’ll discuss why it’s so hard and how you can do better....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Roll Back Anxiety and Depression Updated: 2010-05-31 18:06:32 Description: Adults with undiagnosed ADHD are more likely to be anxious or depressed. Fortunately, treating your ADHD may also help you feel better in unexpected ways....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is It You or Your ADHD? Updated: 2010-05-24 17:38:17 Description: People often wonder whether someone’s actions are due to their ADHD or a more conscious choice. The answer is that it depends, but regardless, we can still find strategies to deal with demands more effectively....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Manage Excessive Substance Use and Other Addictive Behavior Updated: 2010-05-17 12:00:35 Description: People with untreated ADHD are more likely to have addictive behaviors, for several reasons. Getting on top of this will benefit you in other ways, too....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD True Intimacy Means Hearing the Bad News, Too Updated: 2010-05-12 02:09:20 Description: Intimate relationships require us to deal with both the good as well as the bad. This makes them more difficult, but ideally also makes us better people for it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Restore Balance in the Relationship (Pt. II) Updated: 2010-05-03 12:00:33 Description: Every relationship entails struggling to maintain balance. You can use these techniques to bring a little more balance (and peace and satisfaction) to your relationships....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Restore Balance in the Relationship (Pt. I) Updated: 2010-04-26 12:00:34 Description: Every relationship entails struggling to maintain balance. You can use these techniques to bring a little more balance (and peace and satisfaction) to your relationships....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD We See Others Through Our Own Lens Updated: 2010-04-19 12:00:26 Description: We understand others’ actions based on what we ourselves do. This makes it easy to misinterpret ADHD behaviors, because they look intentional to someone who doesn’t have ADHD....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fundamental Strategies to Overcome Impulsivity and Hyperactivity Updated: 2010-04-12 12:00:58 Description: I’ve found that all the strategies that are helpful for hyperactivity and impulsivity, are really just variations on four basic themes. It’s really helpful to understand them....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fundamental Strategies to Overcome Inattention Updated: 2010-04-04 12:00:07 Description: I’ve found that all the strategies that are helpful for distractibility, are really just variations on two basic themes. It’s really helpful to understand them....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is ADHD an Excuse or an Explanation? Updated: 2010-03-29 12:00:55 Description: Using ADHD as an excuse for poor performance is disempowering because it gives the impression that the person can’t do any better. By contrast, using it as an explanation helps the person understand how and why things go badly and, more importa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD Is Bigger Than Good Intentions Updated: 2010-03-22 12:00:25 Description: People with ADHD usually have good intentions but have trouble reliably turning those desires into action. There are important neurological reasons for this, so it’s important to use the right strategies when trying to close the gap....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD This Is Important Stuff Updated: 2010-03-15 16:55:24 Description: Understanding ADHD is really important-I mean really understanding, not just superficial stuff. (One year anniversary episode!)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Brain Scans: Not Enough Science, Too Much Fiction Updated: 2010-03-08 12:00:44 Description: Although a small number of clinicians use brain scans to diagnose ADHD, there just isn’t enough research available on this technique for it to be considered reliable. So save your money....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Proposed Changes to the Diagnostic Criteria: Actually Very Important Updated: 2010-03-01 12:00:22 Description: The proposed changes to the official diagnostic criteria have been made public. It’s interesting and really important, so we’ll discuss why as well as hit the highlights....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Much Medication Should I Take? Finding the Right Dose Updated: 2010-02-22 12:00:21 Description: Your prescriber will probably start you at a low dose and move you up until you find the amount that’s best for you, based on balancing desired effects with side effects. (Third episode in a three part series on medication.)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Potential Medication Benefits: Somewhere Between Placebo and Miracle Updated: 2010-02-15 12:00:01 Description: Adults who take medication for their ADHD tend to find that it enables them to focus on one thing at a time, stick with uninteresting tasks, listen better, and think before acting impulsively. (Second episode in a three part series on medication.)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD To Take Medication or Not to Take Medication: It Depends Updated: 2010-02-08 12:00:10 Description: Some people eagerly choose to take medication, whereas others decide against it. It’s a personal decision based on many factors, including how well you can otherwise handle the demands in your life. (First episode in a three part series on medi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Tools to Stop the Flood Updated: 2010-02-05 16:20:04 Description: The web can be a giant source of temptation. I talk about two programs to help you reduce the amount of time on unproductive sites....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stop the Flood: Conquer Information Overload Updated: 2010-02-01 12:00:31 Description: Information is everywhere, and we all need to find a way to stay on top of it all. These tips can help you keep your head above water....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Right Tool for the Job: Using Technology for Good, Not Evil Updated: 2010-01-25 12:00:03 Description: There are all sorts of tools out there to help us be more productive. Tools and technology can be part of the solution, but they can also be part of the problem. We’ll talk how to use them for good....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Relief of Being Diagnosed: Wow, That Explains a Lot! Updated: 2010-01-18 12:00:48 Description: After years of falling short, it can be a relief to have an explanation for those difficulties that isn’t a character indictment. This is equally true for the person with ADHD as it is for his family members....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nontraditional Treatments: Separate the Wheat from the Chaff Updated: 2010-01-11 12:00:11 Description: There are lots of nontraditional treatments available for ADHD, most of which have no benefit. It’s important to know what to look for when deciding whether a potential treatment has any chance of being effective....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why Is It So Hard to Get (and Stay) Organized? Updated: 2010-01-06 03:04:40 Description: I counted eight reasons why adults with ADHD tend to have more trouble with keeping their belongings organized. Fortunately, these eight reasons suggest eight solutions. (Updated mp3.)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Set Yourself Up for Success Updated: 2009-12-21 22:20:48 Description: It’s easier to do the right thing in the heat of the moment if you set things up right beforehand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD Is Real, But Not Everyone Has It Updated: 2009-12-14 12:00:05 Description: Although the science clearly shows that ADHD is a genuine condition, there are some people who believe or say they have it when they really don’t....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stay in the Budget: We Have a Budget? Updated: 2009-12-07 21:01:47 Description: Research has found that adults with ADHD have more money troubles than those without, so creating and staying in a budget is no easy task. Fortunately, these strategies can help you be more successful at it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What’s the Difference Between Coaching and Therapy? Updated: 2009-11-30 12:00:00 Description: It can be hard to know where the line is that separates coaching and therapy. There’s definitely some overlap between them, but there are also some important differences....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Causes ADHD (and What Doesn’t) Updated: 2009-11-23 12:00:36 Description: Research very clearly shows that ADHD is mostly caused by genetics, but outdated and disproven theories still persist about things that don’t actual cause ADHD....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thanksgiving + ADHD = Stressful Updated: 2009-11-16 12:00:19 Description: Planning and pulling off a big family gathering is no simple feat and requires really good information processing. Fortunately, there are some ways to make it easier....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Procrastination Research Updated: 2009-11-09 12:00:22 Description: There’s some really interesting research being done on procrastination, so I thought I would share it with you. You will probably find it helpful....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Manage the Mail and Get the Bills Out on Time Updated: 2009-11-02 12:00:46 Description: Many people with ADHD have trouble getting their bills out on time, even if they have more than enough money to cover everything. This usually is a result of the broader problem of managing all the mail that comes in. These strategies may help you tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Actually Get a Good Night’s Sleep Updated: 2009-10-26 12:00:05 Description: A good night’s sleep is fundamental to a productive day, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to get. Try these strategies to do better with this important topic....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Create a Lifestyle You Can Live With Updated: 2009-10-20 02:47:14 Description: Everyone functions best when they have a balanced lifestyle, but untreated ADHD makes that really hard to pull off. Fortunately, the more you get on top of your ADHD, the easier it becomes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Value of a Good Apology Updated: 2009-10-12 12:00:26 Description: Since everyone blows it sometimes, we could all benefit from knowing how to give a really good apology. It may not change what happened, but it can change how the other person feels about it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Expectation Management: Promise Only What You Can Deliver Updated: 2009-10-05 12:00:18 Description: Given that ADHD behaviors are so often misunderstood, your relationships will be more satisfying and less stressful if you actively manage what others should and shouldn’t expect from you....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD and the Evolving Personality Updated: 2009-09-28 12:00:40 Description: As with many things, growing up with ADHD can influence how your personality develops because it tends to make some situations more likely and other situations less likely. This is also affected by when you were diagnosed and whether you were treated...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Knowing Is Easy; Doing Is Hard Updated: 2009-09-14 12:00:18 Description: Most people with ADHD tend to know what they’re supposed to do and how to do it, but have a tough time making it happen consistently. We’ll discuss why....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adversity Makes You Stronger (Hopefully) Updated: 2009-09-07 12:00:30 Description: Adversity takes many forms. If ADHD is one of your struggles, then perhaps you can learn some important life lessons from it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Build Healthy Self-Esteem Updated: 2009-08-31 12:00:13 Description: Strong self-esteem comes from what we do and what we make of those experiences. Solid self-esteem comes from doing better as well as learning to accept certain weaknesses and setbacks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is ADHD a Gift? Updated: 2009-08-24 15:27:48 Description: Some people claim that ADHD also has positive qualities. I don’t doubt that people with ADHD have all sorts of positive qualities, but I wouldn’t say that those strengths come from their ADHD. Fortunately, you don’t have to attribut...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Always Moving Forward Updated: 2009-08-17 16:18:12 Description: Folks with ADHD tend to focus more on the next thing in front of them than on circling back around to tie up the loose ends of what they were just working on. This comes mostly out of weaknesses in their working memory and prospective memory, which c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Get Help When You Need It—For You or Someone Else Updated: 2009-08-10 12:00:36 Description: Many adults with ADHD are conflicted about getting help from others. Sometimes they really want it; sometimes they really don’t. Life gets easier when you find a middle road....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Find a Job and Career That You Can Enjoy (and Maybe Work for Yourself) Updated: 2009-08-03 12:00:59 Description: It’s much easier to be happy at work if you’re in the right job. Rather than continue to work for someone else, you may find that you’re happier starting your own business. This can be a great opportunity for the right people....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD ADHD & Depression: Virtual ADHD Conference Interview Updated: 2009-07-27 12:00:52 Description: Jennifer Koretsky interviewed me about the session on ADHD and depression that I will be presenting at October’s virtual ADHD conference. It was fun for me and hopefully interesting for you!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can I Trust Myself? Updated: 2009-07-20 12:00:32 Description: People with ADHD learn that they aren’t as reliable as they want to be. This makes sense when their ADHD is still untreated, but you can learn to legitimately have more confidence in yourself once you do get on top of your ADHD....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Get the Most Out of Therapy Updated: 2009-07-13 13:00:32 Description: Unmedicated ADHD can affect many parts of your life, including getting treatment for it. I cover a number of the ways that this can happen as well as what you can do to minimize these effects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Talk It Out: Therapy Can Offer Clarity and Peace Updated: 2009-07-06 13:00:56 Description: Therapy can be especially helpful for adults with ADHD who spent most of their lives undiagnosed. It can be helpful to understand yourself in a more accurate and less pejorative way. Here are the professional directories I mention in the podcast. ADD...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rewrite History: Understand Your Past (and Yourself) in a Different Way Updated: 2009-06-29 15:00:06 Description: Being diagnosed with ADHD not only enables you to create a better future, it also changes your understanding of your past. It explains all sorts of events in your life in a much less pejorative way....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fully Accepting the Diagnosis Updated: 2009-06-22 15:00:20 Description: Coming to a full understanding and acceptance of your ADHD isn’t easy, but it is empowering....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Four Stages of Adjustment to a New Diagnosis Updated: 2009-06-15 15:00:16 Description: Getting diagnosed can be a really big deal that can take a long time to adjust to. Although not written in stone, people tend to go through certain stages in that process....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Missed Diagnoses: Why Did It Take Me So Long to Be Correctly Diagnosed? Updated: 2009-06-08 15:00:29 Description: Most adults with ADHD have been diagnosed only recently. There are many reasons for why these people were missed for so many years, even when it was painfully obvious that there was something going on....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What’s in a Name: Attention-Deficit or Deficit in Attention Regulation? Updated: 2009-06-01 15:00:55 Description: “Attention-deficit” implies that people with ADHD don’t have enough attention, but the real problem is that they don’t control their attention effectively. Mostly, they get distracted and shift their attention when they should...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hindsight and Forethought: Using the Past and Future to Guide the Present Updated: 2009-05-26 01:47:44 Description: We use the lessons from past experiences to make better choices the next time around. People with ADHD have a hard time stopping long enough to remember those lessons and apply them forward, so they’re more likely to make the same mistakes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Persistence of Effort: The Little Engine That Sometimes Could Updated: 2009-05-18 14:07:36 Description: Once someone with ADHD gets going on something, there’s the second challenge of sticking with it all the way through. Unfortunately, most of our daily obligations don’t give partial credit for tasks that are mostly done....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Self-Activation: Getting That Heavy Ball Rolling Updated: 2009-05-11 16:44:14 Description: Everybody has to use a certain amount of force of will to get going on boring tasks, but people with ADHD have a much steeper hill to climb. As a result, they tend to procrastinate until the pressure of a looming deadline pushes them into action....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emotional Self-Control: Having Feelings Without Acting on Them Updated: 2009-05-05 15:45:32 Description: People with ADHD tend to express their feelings more strongly than others do and are more influenced by their feelings than other people are. This also affects their ability to see beyond their emotions and to take others’ perspectives into acc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering to Remember: It’s All About Timing Updated: 2009-04-27 14:59:45 Description: In our busy lives, we all have dozens of little (and not so little) things to remember to do over the course of a day, such as phone calls and appointments. People with ADHD have great difficulty reminding themselves of these tasks at the right time,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sense of Time: It Can’t be 5:00 Already! Updated: 2009-04-20 14:50:05 Description: People with ADHD have difficulty monitoring the passage of time and planning accordingly, a skill that’s really important in today’s busy world. As a result, they tend to spend too long on some activities and not plan enough time for othe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Working Memory: The Brain’s RAM Updated: 2009-03-23 15:04:06 Description: We use our working memories constantly to hold information in mind as we remember what just happened, relate it to long-term memories, and think ahead into the future. People with ADHD tend to have blinky working memories which leads to a wide variet...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Response Inhibition: It Starts with Stopping Updated: 2009-03-22 15:05:02 Description: The key to successful decision-making is that tiny little pause where we think through our options and make a good choice. People with ADHD have difficulty creating this pause and as a result get distracted, forget things, and leap without looking....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Executive Functioning: Who’s Calling the Shots Around Here, Anyway? Updated: 2009-03-21 18:17:17 Description: The executive functions are our highest-level brain processes. They enable us to make good decisions in a complex world. Research is increasingly explaining ADHD struggles as deriving from executive functioning weaknesses....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Welcome to the site, the podcast, and the book! Updated: 2009-03-20 22:53:48 Description: Welcome to adultADHDbook.com, where you will find audio excerpts of the book More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD. This free podcast contains practical information for adults with ADHD and those who care about them. I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD To Tell or Not to Tell? Updated: 1970-01-01 06:59:59 Description: There are no absolute rules about whether you should tell someone about your ADHD, but there are some issues you should consider when making your decision....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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