“I feel like you’ve given up on me,” my husband said. The conversation about his work schedule had bubbled to the surface again. His erratic hours. His worrisome sleep hygiene. Stagnating projects around the house. “I didn’t give up,” I rushed to clarify, “I just adjusted my expectations.” It sounds like splitting hairs, but it’s not. […]
Month: June 2015
ADHD-challenged wardrobe: my 30-year quest for great shoes
I talk about products I like all the time, but today I’m going to give you a deal on a pair of shoes for people who can’t stand shoes. You may have noticed, I don’t usually do brand partnerships or product promotions. I’m honestly so in love with these shoes I wanted to make it easier […]
Decorate with mirrors for better behavior
For ADHD adults and kids alike, better behavior at home can feel like an impossible dream. While you can’t make self-improvement easy, you can add passive support with some deceptively simple brain hacks. One example: incorporate mirrors into your home decor. Self-monitoring: our behavior vs. social context To understand why mirrors might help improve our behavior, […]