Scientists believe that ADHD is caused by a genetic deficiency of a neurotransmitter in your brain called dopamine. ADHD brain chemistry is complicated. Dopamine isn’t the only...
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The Realities of ADHD
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about your brain and ADHD. The importance of knowing what turns your ADHD brain switch on and off so you can live easier with ADHD....
Are You What You Eat? The Best ADHD Diet
Are you eating properly? If you aren't you could be sabotaging your Adult Attention Deficit treatments. Eating the best ADHD diet is crucial to managing ADHD. What you eat...
Keepin a Gratitude Journal. No Thank You
Have you tried to keep a gratitude journal? I have. And I haven’t been successful. Sure I start out strong. (That’s how ADHD works, isn’t it?) Planning to write a list I’m...
ADHD and Sleep: 4 Ways to Get 40 Winks
As a society, we don’t respect sleep. It’s the first thing we sacrifice when we need more time in our day and we treat sleeplessness as a badge of honor. But sleep is essential....
Six Ways to Enhance Your ADHD Brain
I get this question all the time: “Dana, why is my ADHD worse on some days? Sure, medication helps, but my performance still varies from one day to the next. This inconsistency...
Why I Love Working with People with ADHD
Know what I love about working with people with ADHD?There’s so much. Their creativity, engagement, curiosity, bravery, persistence, desire to succeed, boundless energy...
Ep. 55: Tackling ADHD Symptom Triggers
If you’ve ever had the experience of being suddenly blindsided by ADHD symptoms spiraling out of control for no apparent reason, then you might have encountered an ADHD trigger....
Let’s Get Real, Are You Okay?
As an ADHD life and productivity coach, I am constantly having authentic conversations with clients. It’s in the job description. During our coaching calls, I ask, "Are you...
10 Targets To Know If Your ADHD Medication Is Working
For many people with ADHD, medication is part of the strategy to minimize symptoms. And for many of us, getting our ADHD medication adjusted to work just right takes a bit of...