I attended middle school in the 1960‘s. That’s when the girls in my class took Home Economics and learned to cook simple meals while the boys took something called “Shop” which taught them how to hammer a nail and build … Continue reading
I attended middle school in the 1960‘s. That’s when the girls in my class took Home Economics and learned to cook simple meals while the boys took something called “Shop” which taught them how to hammer a nail and build … Continue reading
A long time ago a friend told me whenever she hears the song “Tubthumping,” a horrible little song from the late 1990’s, she thinks of me. That’s me. I get knocked down, and I get up again. So what knocked … Continue reading
Proper office etiquette can be confusing and for people with ADHD it can be a problem. Some things that seem obvious to everybody else may not be so obvious to you. Social skills and using appropriate manners might be baffling … Continue reading
Those of us with ADHD often talk about feeling overwhelmed. What does that mean? Sometimes it means there’s just too much going on, and you feel burnt out and you just shut down. What leads to overwhelm or burn out? … Continue reading
Many people with ADHD tend to get a burst of energy or second wind in the evening and feel it’s their most productive time of the day so they like staying up late. It’s quiet at night and the world … Continue reading
I don’t like cleaning, dusting, doing dishes, folding laundry or putting things away. I am never in the mood to clean up, ever. But living in chaos doesn’t work for me. Because: I’m so clumsy that if there’s something laying … Continue reading