CONSIDERING WHERE TO APPLY FOR A JOB
In looking for a job, recognize that everyone has at least three levels of job preferences.
1. The ideal job is what you really want to have, but it is often the hardest to get!
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Coaching Success
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Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannAccording to Seattle Times author Nicole Brodeur,
“Jeff Wisniowski would jump off roofs. Surf the Web. Flirt.
Anything — anything — but focus on his studies at Northeastern University in Boston.”
How did he become a successful student?
Read about his work with an AD/HD coach here:
Interested in coaching for yourself or your child?
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TIPS FOR TRANSITIONS
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannOften running late? Having trouble shifting from one thing you need to to to the next?
Because transitions require the brain to shift focus from one activity to another, transitions can be tough for many individuals with AD/HD. Self- monitoring is another challenge that can interfere with the transition process.
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“I just can’t get started on things!”
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannHave trouble getting started on tasks and projects? That’s not surprising if you have AD/HD. No, it doesn’t mean that you are “lazy” or lack willpower. It’s just part of the way your brain’s wiring works.
Trouble getting started is often called trouble initiating action.
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WAKE UP IN THE MORNING!!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannWAKE UP IN THE MORNING!
Waking up: Sounds simple enough, but not always for individuals with AD/HD! In a paper published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Science, Drs. Brown and McMullen explain:
Many children,
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MANAGING STRESS & OVERWHELM, IMPROVING FOCUS
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannFeeling scattered? Having trouble focusing? Experiencing overwhelm? Encountering stress?
One suggestion often shared for managing stress in the moment is deep breathing:
- Breathe in to the count of three or four.
- Breathe out again to the same count.
Doing this a number of times can be like pressing an internal re-set button.
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COACHING RESEARCH: EXCITING NEWS!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannThis week, the Edge Foundation released results of the largest research study to date on coaching for young adults. The study was conducted by researchers at Wayne State University, and the coaches were from the Edge Foundation, with which I am affiliated.
A total of 127 college students participated in the study and were randomly assigned to either the treatment group (coaching) or the comparison group.
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Take Note(s)!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannIf you are like many people, taking notes feels like a race you can’t win! If you are in a class, the teacher talks faster than you can think, and your thoughts race faster than your pencil. The same can be true in meetings when you are no longer in school.
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Staying on Task: Cool Gadgets
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannWith so many interesting things to notice and think about, it can be hard for the AD/HD brain to stay on task at times… particularly during either routine or daunting tasks.
For students, focusing might be tough during classes at school, especially when a teacher is talking for an extended period or when it is time for a quiet task like a math worksheet
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CHADD Resource for Teens & Parents
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannThe teen years are exciting and challenging. The body grows and develops, the brain follows suit. Relationships and alliances shift. Risk-taking is common. For teens with ADHD, the changes can be magnified.
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) has a section on its webpage dedicated to teens and young adults with AD/HD …
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