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,…
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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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Wishing you a Flourishing New Year
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
What would it mean to you to flourish?
What would a flourishing life be like for you?
What would some of the pieces of that life be?
And … how might you get there?
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What’s Working Well?
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannWhat are the best memories you have from the past year? … What’s been working well for you this month? … What’s been your best experience in the last week? … What’s the most uplifting thing that’s happened today? … What feels good right now?
Often we don’t take time to notice,
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Developing a New Habit: 12 Steps
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann“I really need to study organic chemistry daily.”
“I want to clean my room once a week.”
“I want to go to the library for two hours every afternoon to get my homework done.”
Whether or not you have ADHD, developing a new habit can be challenging.
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Optimism or Pessimism?
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannOne of my clients told me, “My mom is always saying, ‘You should look at the bright side!’ but I just don’t seem to think that way.”
This begs the question: so, what’s better – optimism or pessimism?
The answer? it depends!
Turns out that both optimism and pessimism come in several varieties,
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Getting Things Done with ADHD
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
“My son is not getting his homework done!”
“I am behind on projects at work.”
” I always have to ask for extensions on my class papers!”
Having trouble getting things done? It’s a common ADHD complaint.
In her book The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD,
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