ADHD is so often a problem of inertia. The stereotypes say we can’t get the ball rolling on anything, but we know the truth: stopping can be as difficult as starting. When we get on a roll, our brains mightily resist any effort to disengage. Sometimes we justify it by looking at our past failures and […]
Author: Jaclyn Paul
Gamify your goals with One Task, One Stone
Here’s one for the gamers among us: a way to use your video game addiction for good, not for distraction and self-medication. Several years ago, my friend Matt Agnello of Hungry Gamer wrote about a motivational system called One Task, One Stone. One Task, One Stone (let’s call it OTOS for short) layers a leveling […]
7 ADHD-friendly purchases we actually use
We’re two ADHD adults with an Amazon Prime subscription. I don’t have to tell you how challenging it can be to reign in impulse purchases. That said, among the duds we’ve made some indispensable ADHD-friendly purchases over the years. Every individual and every household has different needs, so your list may look different. I’d love […]