Many ADHDers have a reputation for starting more projects than we finish. This erodes our confidence and it creates tension in our households. After so many failed projects, others stop trusting us. We also stop trusting ourselves. It’s hard to get excited about a new project — or find motivation to get started at all […]
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Internet of ADHD weekly roundup: September 11, 2020
How to spot dubious claims in scientific papers | Nature Index This might seem like a weird thing to share here, but skeptical reading of “new study shows ______” headlines is especially important for us ADHDers. Consider this: Sensational, controversial, and/or shocking news has a stimulating effect on the brain. ADHDers are more vulnerable to […]
Stuck and overwhelmed? Look for the smallest possible win.
If you have a home and you have ADHD, perhaps you know how it feels to have unfinished chores hanging over your head. The worst part? These are trivial chores. We’re ashamed to even admit we struggle with them. And yet they haunt us day after day, week after week. Clean the spare bathroom.Schedule a […]