–> Neuroscience is giving us an increasing understanding of the brain, how it works, and what can influence its working. We all know that sleep and nutrition can impact brain functioning, but did you
know that coaching can as well?
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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Mindfulness and ADHD: Benefits
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Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
For some time, it’s been well understood that mindfulness-type meditation practices can be beneficial in stress reduction. Recent research has also demonstrated benefits of yoga, mindfulness and meditation for a variety of ADHD-related symptoms as well. (And incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily life isn’t as tough as you might think!)
Here are some of the documented
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ADHD or Executive Functioning Coaching for Teens
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
The teen years are an exciting and challenging time of rapid growth and development. Peers become more important, and parents gradually less so. Demands and expectations rise, and the symptoms of ADHD and executive functioning issues may pose increasing challenges.
Parents often have provided structure and support for planning and organization throughout the elementary and middle-school years.
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Leveraging your Neurotransmitters
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannI invited Alan Brown, creator of the ADHD Crusher videos, to share his thoughts on key neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) that impact ADHD. Here’s what he has to say:
Many people with ADHD have heard of neurotransmitters – and have at least some inkling of what they do.
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S.T.O.P. and Reset!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannStop just one minute!
What do you notice?
- What sounds?
- What sights?
- What tastes?
- What scents?
- What other body sensations?
- What feelings/emotions?
- What mental chatter?
So much is happening in our inner and outer worlds at every single moment!
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Your Well-being
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” as the song goes….
So it’s summer, and maybe you are feeling pretty good. You’ve taken a vacation. Your’re more relaxed, more energized, healthier…
Wouldn’t it be great to feel this way year-round?
This begs the question: What does well-being mean to you?
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