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Three Steps to Managing Distraction

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Everyone is distracted from time to time, especially when engaged in boring or tedious tasks.

Distractions can be external, such as sounds, a messy environment, visible activity (there goes a squirrel!), or the internet. Distractions can also be internal, include daydreaming, mulling over problems, and the like.

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Posted in ADD, ADHD, adult, college, distraction, executive function, student

ADHD in the News: November 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by


Here are some of the latest bits of news from the Internet to help you better manage your AD/HD:
1) Of interest to teens & young adults
“Self-Control” – Limit distractions by blocking websites while using the computer with this (Mac) app: http://selfcontrolapp.com/
Research demonstrates validity of music as a tool for focusing: http://news.fiu.edu/2012/11/music-can-improve-concentration-in-some-children-with-adhd/47418 

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Posted in apps, distraction, email, exercise, focus, habits, kids, organization, parenting, productivity, Teens

Staying Focused on a Task: Handy Apps

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Have a project to finish but find your mind wandering?

Writing a paper but can’t stay focused?

Reading for class and find you’ve been turning pages with no idea what you’ve read?

Distraction is among the diagnostic criteria for AD/HD. In fact,

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Posted in ADHD, apps, distraction, focus, stay on task