Focus & Attention
Distractions and emergencies divert our attention constantly. To maintain strong focus and get more done, read this productivity advice designed specifically for adults with ADHD.
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“Sounds Hammered My ADHD Brain Like Blows.”
For most people, background noise is just that: atmosphere. For someone with ADHD, a tapping pencil...
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9 Tips for Blocking Out Noise
"No matter where you go in our house, there is some type of noise that makes it difficult to think...
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Manage Your Distractions
Have you been called scattered? Flaky? Out to lunch? Distractibility is a key symptom of ADHD — one...
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Someone to Watch Over Me
Many people with ADHD find it easier to stay focused on housework, homework, bill paying, and other...
Guest Blogs
How Do I Get Distracted? Let Me Count the Ways
There are numberless opportunities for people with ADHD to get thrown off track. But think about all...
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An Absurdly Easy Solution To Your Poor Working Memory
Since I was a child, I couldn't remember anything, and had no idea why! When I realized my ADHD...
Focus & Attention
Get in Gear: Rules of the Road
Studies reveal that drivers with attention deficit disorder can be distracted, impulsive, and unsafe...
Exercise & Green Time
The Brain-Body Connection
Aerobics or highly structured exercise - What's better for childre...
Focus & Attention
When Sticky Notes Lose Their Power
You’re easily distracted and forgetful — and not just about little things. When your loved ones...
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I Like TV the Way I Like Big Projects: In Small Chunks
I don’t waste a lot of time watching TV. On the other hand, I have no clue about pop culture and feel...
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Inattentive ADHD and Me
I went to see my doctor for depression, and left with a referral to see a specialist about ADHD. Was...
Focus & Attention
I'm Sorry — What Were You Saying?
You tune out sometimes, even when talking to your best friend and too often when your boss is...
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“Need to Get More Done? (Don’t We All?)”
Body doubling is a tool every person with ADHD should be using. It combines accountability with...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Never Enough? Why Your Brain Craves Stimulation
At times, it feels the ADHD brain is never sated — particularly when it comes to common sources of...
Natural Treatments
All-Natural Ways to Improve Your Focus
ADHD medications can help manage symptoms like distractability. But many people augment their...