When we capture those important tasks, there are typically a few more steps that our brains require before we can truly get into action. When it comes to planning & prioritizing, what does your brain need most?
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I personally prefer to focus on goals vs resolutions. I'm a firm believer that words matter. Resolutions feel judgmental to me - like we need to fix something that is broken or incomplete. Where's the joy in that?
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If it weren’t for COIVD, I would encourage you to hug your favorite human with ADHD. I’m certain, if you simply ask, they will come up with a better “handshake” than the elbow bump.
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The pandemic brain is significantly impacted by chronic psychological stress, which can diminish the brain’s prefrontal-cortex and damage neurons, also impacting dopamine and serotonin production and transmission. Take a deep, cleansing breath. This is not the end of the story. It is just the beginning.
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The awareness that this uncomfortable feeling inside many of us is a movement through the grief process resonates with many of us. The lack of structure and finality to this pandemic has rattled many humans who have weathered the storm up to a point.
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A common observation and question from clients during the pandemic is “Where has my motivation gone to?” This prompted a great conversation with a summer intern here at Coaching Cville. High school senior Lindsay Simpson is no stranger to managing her own motivation, so I invited her to blog for Coaching Cville about the strategies that she finds useful to “get things done.” I hope this post inspires you to uncover ways to move forward when you are feeling stuck.
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While flipping the switch and moving from one task to another is unavoidable throughout the day, understanding how to accommodate for these transitions can empower you to choose how you approach your tasks and accomplish daily goals.
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If counting the days - or simply remembering what day it is - feels hard, you are not alone.
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While distance learning may be working for some kiddos, it is not a cakewalk for everyone. Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on this journey.
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Some days, we parents are killing it, am I right? Everyone is fed, educated, and connected to the world. And then there are the days like the above scenario when we are hanging on by a thread, hitting the pillow exhausted, and possibly feeling a little defeated trying to lean into this whole scenario.
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The streets are empty. Traffic is nearly nonexistent. Grocery shelves are empty. Toilet paper is being hoarded. Clorox wipes and Lysol spray is nowhere to be found.
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To truly let go and follow the flow of the music, the steps, the gentle nudges, and sometimes the missteps. It was, at times, uncomfortable, but when we found our rhythm and flow, it was amazing and joyful and liberating.
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Every year, I make a reach goal to do one thing that scares me intellectually. I tend to gravitate towards something that forces me to face a demon and conquer it. This November, I will be speaking at the Annual International Conference on ADHD (formerly the CHADD Conference) with one of my colleagues about fostering better relationships with your partner.
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Handle it once to cut down on the number of decisions you are making about the paper in your home.
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Clutter is hard - it creeps up on you, often to the point where you suddenly feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. Closets are the spaces that hide my dirty secrets, and thankfully closets are small enough to create big wins…
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For the majority of shopping struggles, shopping is likely to feel like one of two tasks: a chore or a spree. To tone down the love-hate relationship with shopping, I find it helps to incorporate the PINCH motivators to keep shopping habits under control.
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The invitation to rethink your position, come at a challenging situation or struggle from a different angle often opens up your mind to possible pathways or conclusions that were not in your original menu.
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… And when I get the privilege of entertaining my nieces and nephews, they get a taste of Aunt Kate's version of loose structure. We build synapses, one giggle at a time.
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