Raking to Perfection – Or Not

Raking to Perfection – Or Not

Like a lot of folks with ADHD, I am significantly challenged with perfectionism. If I am not careful, I will take “forever” to finish something (or even to start something), because I think it needs to be done to a higher standard than is actually appropriate —...
A Different Kind of Celebrating

A Different Kind of Celebrating

We are entering a season that is rich with occasions for celebrating — Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. But there is a slightly different, deeper sort of celebrating that is a wonderful tool for personal growth that we can all learn to use every day. It is a...
Calming the Storm

Calming the Storm

I hope you are well and enjoying the cooler fall weather! I certainly am. It’s a wonderful change from the heat of the past summer! The weather outside us affects us in many ways, but have you considered that each of us also has an internal...
ADHD Awareness Month!

ADHD Awareness Month!

Every October, the ADHD “community” celebrates ADHD Awareness Month.   This year’s theme is “Understanding a Shared Experience.” Sharing the ADHD “experience” with others can be a great source of comfort and support. For 60 years of my life, including over thirty...
Focus on Focus

Focus on Focus

Many people have the idea that individuals with ADHD have a hard time focusing on anything. That’s not really true. Comparing ADHD focusing to camera focusing might be helpful. My wife, Linda, has an actual camera which she prefers to a phone camera because of the...