What can you do to be the most productive? Our top 10 secrets of productivity are found here! Make the most out of your time with these tips. 1. Choose the best time There’s a time and a place for everything. We all know that. But choosing when you will do certain things is as important as choosing what you will do. This is especially important for those with ADHD who have a limited time on medication. If you plan to do your homework in the evening when your meds are out of y

We’ve all been frustrated when things get tough, but why do some people seem to trek on and succeed while others give up? They’re resilient. Many of them have learned the power of “yet.” Yet is a simple, but very powerful word. It gives people hope and a knowlege that they can. Even if they can’t do it now, they can one day. Understanding that you can will help you stay resilient. Resilience and grit to succeed Resilience and grit are traits some seem to come by naturally. Th

People with ADHD tend to have something unofficially called rejection sensitivity or rejection sensitive dysphoria. Watch out for this! Rejection Sensitivity is not an official diagnosis, but rather a collection of commonly seen feelings and reactions. What is rejection sensitivity? It’s the tendency to perceive a situation negatively, when in reality it is not meant to be negative at all. It can lead to significant anxiety or low self esteem. For example An example of this m

We’ve all heard that sleep is important for our mental and physical health, yet it always seems we don’t get enough. Screens, homework, activities, and our natural circadian rhythm all seem to get in the way. What can you do to get better sleep? Go to bed when tired at night. Fighting sleep initially will make it harder to go to sleep when you finally go to bed. If you miss the tired phase, you will hit a second wind and be up for much longer in a wired phase. You won’t neces

Problems from sleep deprivation are seen everywhere. I hear parents say they need more and that their kids need more. Even teens often admit that they don’t get enough. But why is it such a big deal? What problems are really caused by sleep deprivation? There are many! When we’re sleep deprived, it can lead to many problems that are often not attributed to poor sleep. This can include irritability, poor academic performance, accidents, obesity and more. Last week we discussed