BUTTERFLIES IN MY HEAD

This past week, the first non-medication device received FDA approval to market for ADHD treatment. I still have many questions about this hardwired treatment.

health, treatmentsKate BarrettApril 24, 2019ADHD treatment Comment

Let's Talk About Sex (and other hard stuff)

Tackling hard conversations on topics like “sexual activity” with teens and middle schoolers can pay off beyond the scope of content coverage and control.

healthKate BarrettApril 8, 2019ADHD, sex, communication with teens, teenagers

We're All Gonna Die

Dr. Russell Barkley releases new life expectancy research for ADHD. Study highlights increased risk for shorter life span by 7-13 years and highlights the importance of seeking treatment as soon as possible.

healthKate BarrettMarch 22, 2019ADHD, death, treatmentComment

Gather All Ye Rosebuds

It seems that it was becoming harder and harder to keep up with all of the unsubscribe requests, and occasionally I would unsubscribe to a fake list, which added my email to several more lists that didn’t always get caught in my SPAM filter. Organizing my inbox was mission critical to finding and responding to the important emails.

productivity, organizationKate BarrettMarch 13, 2019email, inboxzero, ADHD, ADHD Coaching, organizationComment

Toss the Tech

In today's modern age, it can be a challenge to completely remove screens without becoming a Buddhist monk in a mountainside monastery.

productivity, healthKate BarrettFebruary 22, 2019screens, digital fast, detox, ADHD, ADHD Coaching, parenting

Don't Take it Personally

“If they didn’t save the worst for me, well, I just might take that personally.”

Kate BarrettFebruary 8, 2019

New Year, New You?

What is so challenging about sustaining effort toward a goal? Here are three things I consider when setting clear and measurable goals for myself.

Kate BarrettJanuary 9, 2019

Tardy Slips for Adults

A dear friend of mine fondly referred to me as his "5-minute friend" - I'm either 5 minutes early or 5 minutes late.

Kate BarrettSeptember 5, 2018

Chapter Chicken

Kate BarrettAugust 10, 2018ADHD Coaching, Coaching, eat the frog, failing forward, goals, mindset, organization, pomodoro, procrastination, resilience

CBD Oil- Which Side Are You On?

Kate BarrettJune 25, 2018ADHD, ADHD Coaching, advocacy, CBD, CBD studies, Coaching, parenting

Not Your Guru

When you or your loved one receives a diagnosis for ADHD, there is often a big question that leaves you paralyzed. What next? Perhaps you might feel a bit more prepared in the next step after reading this post.

healthKate BarrettMay 16, 2018ADHD, advocacy, treatment, ADHD treatmentComment

Reluctant Partner?

Kate BarrettMay 2, 2018Comment

Sleep Rhythms + ADHD

What makes sleep hard for ADHD? A review of recent articles related to sleep and ADHD in the news.

Kate BarrettApril 25, 2018sleep, ADHD, zinc, coaching

The Lists We Keep

That brain dump makes room for all of the other tidbits of data I collect in the day. I can't carry it all in my head without feeling a bit cluttered on the inside. Do I always keep those lists in check? Nope. But when I fall off that wagon, I know that getting right back on will set me straight.

organization, productivityKate BarrettApril 9, 2018ADHD, ADHD Coaching, clutter, coaching, decluttering, goals, lists, pomodoro

Move Your Stuff: 5 Steps to Motivating Your Brain to Get Organized

Environmental conditions can make or break productivity for difficult or unsavory tasks. Removing any possible distractions and gathering supplies before you begin can ensure the maximum level of attention can be given to a task.