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Developing Agency Leads to Independence
The word “agency” keeps popping up in articles I read or podcasts I listen to so I thought I would look a bit deeper into it. Hope you find it helpful. Agency is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the ability to take action or to choose what action to take.” It is the belief that … Read more
Are We REALLY in Control?
Do you ever feel like your life is a constant juggling act and that if one more thing comes at you, you’ll lose control? When that happens, it can make us feel “out of control.” It isn’t just that one thing that causes you to drop the ball, but a combination of things. It is … Read more
Time Management vs. Choice Management
Time management, what does that mean to you? For me, it is my ability to manage the available time I have to get what needs to be done, done. Notice, I said it is MY ability to manage – myself really and manage my choices. We really can’t “manage” time as we have no control … Read more
Pick A Slice of ADHD Pie
January, the start of a new year. There is so much media attention on resolutions, themes, words of the year, etc. that we can easily be overwhelmed and feel like our life with ADHD is not measuring up. Well, I for one, don’t make resolutions – mostly because in the past, they never worked. I … Read more
What Brings Out the Magic For You?
Not sure how it happens, but once December hits, you can feel the increased tension in the air and see it all around. I do my best to stay positive and keep my Christmas spirit up. However, some people seem to forget there are other people around them and that increased tension seems to shut … Read more
Routines, Rituals and Dopamine, Oh Yeah!
Do you struggle to think, problem solve or make decisions during the day? If you end up feeling overwhelmed it may be because there are just too many things swirling around in your brain. The term, “brain bandwidth” which simply means, the amount of brain resources you have in the moment, can fluctuate depending on … Read more
Stressed at the Speed of Life?
Are you feeling stressed today? The pace of our daily lives is so overloaded with choices, decisions and must do’s that we can easily feel overwhelmed. We are influenced to different degrees by everything that is around us. The weather, the news, the traffic, our boss, our family obligations and responsibilities and all the options … Read more
Top Three Challenges (and Solutions) for Back to School
The kids are back in school. YAY! Take a moment to celebrate the start of the new school year with all its possibilities. September is often a great month for establishing new habits and routines. If you feel that the mornings are rushed or you are frustrated when it comes to homework time, then read … Read more
Back to School and Life Edition
Are you prepared for another school year? I recently looked at the list of supplies that some schools are asking for and it can easily become overwhelming – especially for the students to keep organized. Preparedness – what does that mean? Webster defines it as, “the quality or state of being prepared.” To be prepared, … Read more