Maybe you thought it was “just Mom” saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Maybe you’d rather just sleep late and then rush to work or class. Well, hold on just a minute!
Breakfast is good for everyone,…
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Why Mindfulness for ADHD?
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Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannMindfulness may seem like the opposite of ADHD, and in some ways it is. At the same time, practicing mindfulness has been shown to be very beneficial for individuals with ADHD.
The Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at UCLA summarized research demonstrating the following benefits from varying lengths and intensities of mindfulness meditation for individuals,
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Motivation a Challenge?
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannHad some new years resolutions? How’s it going?
Struggling with motivation? (On the resolutions or other areas of life?)
You are not alone!
Motivational challenges are common with AD/HD. In fact, some research shows that motivational issues and AD/HD stem from a reduction in dopamine,
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What are your strengths?
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
Strength is not all about muscle power!
Everyone has many personal strengths, but few of us stop to recognize and name our strengths. We are more apt to focus on our weaknesses: what’s not working, what we don’t do well, what we can’t do yet,
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College: Ready or Not?
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
“I’ve run out of clean clothes again!”
“I was really surprised when I got to college and realized I had to make all my own decisions – like what to do when and whether to spend time with friends or study!”
“I didn’t realize what a difference it would make to talk to a professor when I started falling behind –
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