Bill Mehlman Blog

ADHD Wake Up Call

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:38:17 GMT

Learn to watch your back, ADHDers. You are going to get hurt from time to time.

Keep on Truckin'

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:31:43 GMT

Accomplishing something, anything, is more valuable than bouncing around like a superball in a squash court.

Google Gadgets: Notebook

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:18:27 GMT

Google Notebook: In theory - a useful system. In practice - an unholy mess.

Keep it Together

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:15:25 GMT

Why do I feel so desolate, so lost?

The Will of Woods

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:11:05 GMT

Tiger Woods is a superb example of the power of will. Every time you think you've seen his best effort, he knocks you over again.

Eternal Spring

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:32:30 GMT

This form of tai chi does wonders to improve focus and concentration.

Sink that Putt!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:28:00 GMT

We, who fight the good fight, consider it a victory when we stay on point.

The Mystery of the Heavy Eyelids

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:24:08 GMT

I started drifting off whenever I picked up a book. My head bobbed up and down so frequently you'd think I belonged on the rear window ledge of someone's '77 Grand Prix.

Boustrophedon

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:19:11 GMT

I'm trying to get out of this ADHD maze by focusing on doing one thing at a time... no matter how long it takes.

Tiger Woods... and Concentration Revisited

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:37:48 GMT

Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never

Is Literacy Dead?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:36:17 GMT

The worst thing to happen to ADHD readers is poorly-written prose.

Buridan's Ass

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:48:57 GMT

It is easy for ADHDans to get lost in the maze of indecision. Get into the habit of finishing one thing at a time.

Smokin'

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:06:41 GMT

Little did I know that tobacco would prove to be the most addictive indulgence of my life.

An Evil Spiral

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:31:50 GMT

Batting leadoff and playing second base for the ADHD Comorbids is Depression.

The ADHD All-Star Lineup

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:29:33 GMT

The ADHDs, the bi-polars, the Aspergers, and the OCDs all lay claim to a cadre of famous folk.

Got Balls?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:30:37 GMT

Baoding balls, a.k.a. "Chinese meditation balls," help strengthen your hands as well as your immune system while reducing stress.

Music for the Attention Challenged

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:43:45 GMT

How long a piece of music can you listen to without drifting off? I've got a few suggestions for ADHD music lovers.

Let's Talk Baseball

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:14:40 GMT

Even when I watch every minute of a game, I still can't tell you who pitched or what the final score was. It's enough to make a sports fan crazy!

Farming for Focus

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:13:23 GMT

Gardening is not amenable to helter-skelter thinking. You have to plan and focus. And I love it.

My Views on Booze

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:19:13 GMT

Is there a relationship between ADHD and drinking? Probably. Is it a good idea to drink at work? Probably not.

Solitaire

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:59:25 GMT

People with ADD tend to overrate the importance of solitude as an essential condition for close concentration.

Lost... (and Found?)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:01:59 GMT

I don't have a problem asking for directions; it's remembering directions that's the problem.

Wax On, Wax Off

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:20:43 GMT

By repeating a simple, rhythmic motion a student can access levels of concentration and perception not otherwise available to him.

Morning Coffee... Revisited

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:49:48 GMT

Customize your Firefox web browser for a more civilized Internet experience.

Make It Work, People!

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:58:50 GMT

Mayhem or meditation: Do what you love, love what you do. Follow your heart and it will lead to the best career path for you.