I love projects. That said, not all ADHD people do. Maybe it depends where we exist on the hyperactive-inattentive continuum. I have a lot of restless energy, which I often channel into industriousness. This has its benefits and its drawbacks. One benefit: I’m quite driven to do things. Tackling an ambitious project feels exciting (hello, […]
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How inductive discipline helps me parent with ADHD
The internet is full of advice for parenting kids with ADHD. Too few people discuss the painful inverse: our own ADHD can make effective parenting a huge challenge. I want to be consistent and level-headed with my kid. Unfortunately, ADHD works directly against me on both fronts. I have a terrible memory. I forget what […]
Project diary: one-afternoon desk makeover
Today I’m sharing the nuts and bolts of a recent mini-project in my home office: I cleaned up my desk. My office wants a lot more help than this, but I tried to keep my blinders on. ADHDers like me need low-cost, high-impact projects — even if we think we should do more. Why? Because […]