More Attention, Less Deficit

We use the lessons from past experiences to make better choices the next time around. People with ADHD have a hard time ... Read more

Once someone with ADHD gets going on something, there’s the second challenge of sticking with it all the way through. Un... Read more

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 ... Read more

Some people take days off of their ADHD meds. We discuss the reasons why you should or shouldn’t do this. The post Shoul... Read more

Many adults with ADHD are conflicted about getting help from others. Sometimes they really want it; sometimes they reall... Read more

This is a recording of my 75 minute presentation for Baltimore CHADD. Lots of fun, lots of laughs, and lots of good less... Read more

Having ADHD tends to lead to certain kinds of experiences which makes certain mindsets more likely. We’ll talk about how... Read more

The executive functions are our highest-level brain processes. They enable us to make good decisions in a complex world.... Read more

Many ADHD struggles can look like problems of motivation. After enough failures, what starts out as purely neurological ... Read more

I’ve found that all the strategies that are helpful for distractibility, are really just variations on two basic themes.... Read more

It takes mental energy to resist distractions and leaves us with less willpower for other tasks. By cutting out these di... Read more

ADHD makes your life harder and gives you more things to be down about. But don’t despair, it does get better. The post ... Read more

I’ve found that all the strategies that are helpful for hyperactivity and impulsivity, are really just variations on fou... Read more

Adults with undiagnosed ADHD are more likely to be anxious or depressed. Fortunately, treating your ADHD may also help y... Read more

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... Read more

It depends. Often it’s both, but in the end, it kind of doesn’t matter. The post Is It Your ADHD or You? appeared first ... Read more

Unmedicated ADHD can affect many parts of your life, including getting treatment for it. I cover a number of the ways th... Read more

The occasional great success can be more damning than the failures if it raises everyone’s expectations. People with ADH... Read more

In order to do something, you first need to be aware of it, then be honest with yourself about the need to do it, then b... Read more

Happiness comes from both doing better in some ways, as well as accepting that other things won’t change. Being clear ab... Read more