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No more "D"s! I’ve never liked the ADHD label, especially those Dsdeficit, and disorder. Having ADHD is hard enough, but when you mix in those negative words, you may feel shameful, defective, and disillusioned.... https://liveadhdfree.com/removing-the-ds-from-adhd/

College is often a stressful and unhappy environment. For someone with the rapid-fire brain type that comes with ADHD, it may even be more so. Traditional teaching styles do not accommodate the special abilities of your ADHD brain. If you are a teen about to enter college or a parent with a teen preparing for college, I have a free online assessment that will help you discover if ADHD symptoms and behaviors will hinder college success. https://liveadhdfree.com/quiz-adhd-and-college-success/

The first semester in college is often the hardest for any student but even more so for the ADHD student. After four months of adjusting, the strain of a new environment, learning style, schedule, and budget, among other changes, begin to accumulate. While the stress often shows in students’ grades, it is important they keep in mind that a rocky start is often natural. With the proper changes and support, an ADHD student can overcome these hurdles. All hope is not lost. ADHD students must understand they have the power to make changes in their lives. Their semester can run its course smoothly if they take the initiative and make some adjustments. Consider the following. Link in first comment

Remember the times you used adrenalin and staying up all night to cram for an exam, complete a paper, or finish a project? It is possible that strategy might have worked moderately well in high school but will not fly so well in college. Yes, occasionally you may get by through employing that strategy in college. However, most of the time your exams, papers, and research projects will require more in-depth learning and that you digest formulas and information over the entire semester and school year. It will be impossible for you to do well in higher education if you don’t learn this early on. So, when should you start preparing for college success? https://liveadhdfree.com/when-should-you-start-preparing-f/

There is probably a change that you’ve thought about committing to in your life, whether it’s picking up a new hobby, finishing an old project, or breaking a major bad habit. For the ADD/ADHD brain type, that usually means jumping in with gusto and then abandoning your goal halfway through. My advice: stop joking around, and create a Mission that you can stick to. https://liveadhdfree.com/vision-and-mission-an-add-proof-s/

The basic premise of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is that the words we use reflect our inner subconscious perception of our problems. This makes it a good choice for overcoming the one's ADHD past. https://liveadhdfree.com/adhd-treatment-secret-weapons-par/

As I ponder the need for well-trained ADHD Coaches, I am reminded of why it is so important that this happens sooner than later. As an ADHD Coach Trainer, I understand the staggering numbers of people of all ages from preschool to top executives that are seriously looking for help to be better organized, focused, and communicative at work, at home, and at school. I am reminded of the low numbers of those equipped to provide it. This is why although I love my work with adults, students, and couples and helping them to transform their lives, training qualified people to provide exceptional ADHD coaching services is my number one mission. Read more -- click on the link in the first comment.

2020 comes to an end in just a few days. What were your big wins this year? What are your goals for 2021?

As we’re winding down the year and reflecting on all that has happened what we’ve accomplished, where we want to improve it is important to be kind to yourself. 2020 has been a crazy year for everyone. You did your best. Celebrate that!

Living with ADHD impacts everything that you do, including how you make it through the holidays. Here are 8 tips for living with ADHD during the holidays. (Link in the first comment.)

As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to evaluate how the year went and start thinking about your goals for 2021. In this post from 2014 (link found in first comment), I share tips on how to get goals for the future.

There is an increasing chill in the air. Winter is almost upon us. And with winter comes a reduction in sunlight. For many people, this brings on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In the post linked to in the first comment, I talk about SAD and how to deal with ADHD when you have SAD, as well.