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Creative Storage Solutions How I Used My A.D.D. To Get Organized This post is part of a 10-DAY DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE and it is aimed at people with A.D.D. <br /><br />The goal is to help organize our thoughts about clutter and find creative solutions in a structured way.<br /><br />Research shows that people with ADD tend to think in a non-linear fashion and, though this may seem like a challenge, the research also suggests that people with ADD are extremely creative due to this approach to problem solving. <br /><br /><b>By using both linear and non-linear methods we can find creative and …
Attention Deficit Disorder- what’s in a name? At least seven types according to to Dr. Amen Classic- Primary symptoms are inattentiveness, distractibility, disorganization, and impulsivity, THROW AN h IN THERE FOR Hyperactivity or ADHD Inattentive- low activity in the prefrontal cortex and low dopamine levels. Symptoms are short attention span, distractibility, disorganization, procrastination. Overfocused- all of the core ADD symptoms, plus great trouble shifting attention. They get stuck or locked into negative thought patterns or behaviors. There is a deficiency of serotonin and dopamine in the brain Temporal lobe- is involved with memory, learning, mood stability, and visual processing of objects. …
Living with A.D.D. can be exhausting. Learn ways to make it work for you. Focus is great, but deviating from our plans can be sweet.
https://www.sweetdeviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Episode-2-.mp3 Full Podcast Directory Impulse Control In this episode, we talk about the ways we can get caught in a loop of negative self talk. It is imperative that we learn to break that cycle and speak truth to the situation. We will develop a habit of breaking the loop and arguing against misbeliefs. The exercise here is to allow yourself the space between the “feeling” and your “argument” to see if there is truth in it. For instance, I feel I am not focused becomes I have varied interests. I feel like I never finish anything becomes I finished college …
In this introductory episode, Eleanor will share her meandering steps to complete her varied TO-DO list, while encouraging listeners to lean into the ADD diagnosis and use the creative traits to full advantage.
If you have anxiety and frustration around the fear of failure. You are in the right place. We’ve all heard the saying Fake it ’til you make it, right? I’ve tried that for years and.. I felt like a fraud. I don’t want to fake it anymore. If you are like me, take a listen to this episode and see if we can make it together If you listened to episode 8, where I talked about confidence, you might feel that the idea of I am likable and exude confidence, is still incongruent with feelings of self-doubt and self-deprecating habits. …
Do you find yourself feeling like you’ve missed the bus or have not lived up to your full potential? While it’s not uncommon in the general population, this can be even more pronounced with people with ADD. We tend to be more sensitive to these feelings. Research shows that our heightened need for acceptance can cause us to be more susceptible to feelings of unworthiness. I think we can agree that feelings of unworthiness hardly ever lead to confidence. Do you know someone who just exudes confidence, The person who believes so strongly in themselves that it makes YOU uncomfortable? …
No two thoughts can occupy the mind at the same time. Don’t believe me? Try. You can’t think two thoughts simultaneously… In quick secession, maybe, but not at the same time. Unfortunately, our brains can hijack our thoughts and we can wind up playing the self-destructive negative talk quietly but consistently throughout our day. The Ant and the Elephant I’m reminded of a story I heard once at a management conference about the Elephant and the ant….it asks: If an ant is traveling west on the back of an elephant that is traveling east…which way is the ant traveling? I …
The Creative Magpie Magpies love all the shiny things. They are considered one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They are best known for their avid collection of shiny objects. They will snag tinsel and bobbles to adorn their nests. If you are a creative person with ADD, I imagine that you can find use or inspiration in a lot of different things that other people would just toss out. This can cause us to hold on to too much stuff because we see the potential of it. This leads us to have more clutter and stuff. And …
This episode goes down the ever winding and zig-zaggy road that I often travel. You’ve been there too. And It’s okay to have admit you’ve got some miles on the road to distraction. Such is life with ADD.
Living with ADD. Tricks and Tips
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What is your knitting trying to teach you? UFOs were a clear indicator of Attention Deficit Disorder.
