Life Coaching & ADHD Blog
ADHD & “Possibility Popping” (PDFs)
Have you ever tried to make a decision, something as simple as “What should I do next?” and suddenly your brain starts spinning through every possible option? Welcome to what I call “Possibility Popping”?
ADHD & “Possibility Popping” (Slides)
If you have ADHD, you probably know how the ADHD brain can turn one small question into a full-blown overload of ideas, outcomes and alternate routes. I call this phenomenon Possibility Popping, a mix of brilliance and overwhelm that’s both one of ADHD’s great gifts and tricky challenges.
ADHD & “Possibility Popping” (Blog)
Welcome to what I call Possibility Popping: You start with one idea, then think of five more. Each of those branches into another five. Before you know it, you’re forty tabs deep in your own mental browser, wondering how you ended up trying to choose between starting a new business or learning Italian.
The Essentails Series #3 - The Productivity Hack You’re Missing: Mastering Daily Reviews
Calendars and ToDo lists can help you stay more organized, but to avoid the “out of sight, out of mind” phenomenon you need a plan to regularly (and reliably) review these organizational tools.
The Essential Series #2 - Tools to Organize Your ADHD Thought Jungle
The ADHD brain has a remarkable ability to generate ideas and see potential everywhere. While this creativity can be a tremendous asset, it can also lead to a state of overwhelm. Having a structured way to capture these ideas is crucial to allowing the brain to relax, clearing the mental clutter so one can begin taking action on those ideas.
The Essentials Series #1- From Chaos To Clarity: Find The Calendar That Will Work For You
Sure you have a "calendar". But do you still find yourself missing appointments? Double Booking yourself? Having deadlines "pop-up" on you? If so, then I would challenge you that you don't actually have a calendar, not one that works for you. Let's fix that.
Letting Go Of Perfectionism
Discover the power of letting go of perfectionism for individuals with ADHD. Learn how embracing a crisis-mode mindset can boost effectiveness, increase productivity, and unlock creative problem-solving abilities. Find out how releasing the constraints of perfectionism leads to greater progress and task completion, allowing individuals with ADHD to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
The Client Already Knows
Learn about the power of coaching and how it can help clients tap into their own resources and find the answers they need. Explore the benefits of "no content coaching" and how it can be applied to any profession.
The 80/20 Rule
If you have a reliable approach to dealing with overwhelm, overwhelm starts to lose its power….learn more about the 80/20 rule here and how to apply it to your life!
Bullet Journaling
“I have lists and notes lying around everywhere... on post-its, scraps of paper, a notebook in my car... I just wish I had everything in one place!” Bullet Journaling might be the answer you’re looking for!
Your Life Balance Wheel
The Life Balance Wheel is a simple exercise that can help you gain insight into how the different areas of your life may be working together or not. With this information, you can identify areas that need improvement and make adjustments to improve your overall life balance.
Coaching The Game of Life
“Coaching comes from the world of Sports and The Arts where athletes and actors receive coaching so that their work will become extraordinary….
The Value of The Critic
“...there is a deep and powerful way to listen to the words of The Critic that can change your life forever.”
Getting Specific
Having a generic goal won’t produce the exact outcome you’re aiming for
The more direct your vision is, the more likely you are to figure out what next steps you need to take to get there
The (Negative) Power of the Negative
We frequently define what we want by stating what we don’t want. That is a perfectly reasonable place to start; however, it is a far cry from actually getting what we want. To get what you want, you have to spend the time defining it.
When Your “Silly Ideas” Aren’t
Frequently at some point during the brainstorming process my client will pause a little longer than normal then use a phrase along the lines of: "I know this idea sounds silly, but I think it would help if ..."
Book Recommendation: The Power of Neurodiversity
“Success in life…depends on modifying your surrounding environment to fit the needs of your unique brain.” - Thomas Armstrong, PhD, The Power of Neurodiversity
How to Stop ADHD From Running the Show
ADHD is part of you and can be important to your journey. Learning that there is a time and a place for ADHD to shine is a powerful experience.
How To Coach Yourself To Get What You Want in Life
As a coach, I work with clients & their goals. Often they start with what they don’t want & while that's a start, defining what you do want is the end goal.
Newly Diagnosed with ADHD? Uncover Your Essential Next Step Here
So you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD and not sure where to start? Step 1: You need a team! Read on to learn more.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
