Many of us with ADHD tend to use avoidance as a coping mechanism. If we think of a task as too hard, stupid, boring or scary, we will avoid it like the plague. Unfortunately, the things we find the most … Continue reading
Avoidance
Tag Archives: disorganization
Planning With a Planner
If you have ADHD, using a planner is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It will help you manage your executive functioning deficits by allowing you to see your time more clearly and remember what you … Continue reading
Handling Mail the OHIO Way
I opened my mailbox and there were two magazines, five catalogues, a few offers to save money on my car insurance, four political ads, two bills, a bank statement and a notice for jury duty. Paper seems to be come … Continue reading
Home Improvement and Self Improvement with ADHD
Last summer after thinking about it for about 8 years, I took a leap of faith and decided to totally remodel one of my bathrooms. My old bathroom was functional but I hated the way it looked. However, I found … Continue reading
Losing It
If you’re anything like me when you were growing up you probably heard your parents utter these words, “If your head weren’t attached to your body you would lose that too.” The truth is folks with ADHD tend to lose … Continue reading
Strategies for Dealing with Clutter and Disorganization
I was at a friends house for dinner last week and just about every flat surface including the floor was covered with stuff. It took three of us fifteen minutes to clear the dining room table so that we could … Continue reading
Bravo Life Coaching for People with ADHD 