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The Best Type of Schedule and Structure for ADHD

What's the best type of Schedule and Structure for adults with ADD / ADHD?

Unfortunately, there's not a one size fits all approach when comes to Schedules and Structure when you have ADD / ADHD. Some people with ADD / ADHD benefit greatly from a very rigid and detailed schedule. Some people with ADD / ADHD benefit from very little structure and a go with the flow type of schedule (or lack of). Then there are people who call somewhere in between the 2.

I created video about Structure and Schedules for Adults with ADD / ADHD. It's on my  ADHD Youtube Channel along with other short video tips from me. I've also added some select ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast episodes to my Youtube channel.

Be sure to subscribe to my ADHD Youtube Channel! I will be adding new videos on a regular basis. I will be adding more video tips and more ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast episodes. I will also be creating videos answering questions from ADHD Support Talk Advisor Members.

Motivation, Willpower and Mood

It's been a great few weeks on ADHD Support Talk Radio. I was joined by 3 awesome ADHD guest Experts and we had 3 shows with interesting and helpful topics. If you haven't listened yet (or would like to listen again) you can listen by clicking the links below or by subscribing to ADHD Support Talk Radio as a podcast on iTunes.

 

• Deb Burdick - Mood, Mindfulness and Adult ADD / ADHD
• Alan Brown - Willpower, Self-Care and Adult ADD / ADHD
• Cameron Gott - Motivation, Inspiration and Adult ADD / ADHD

Thank you to my expert guests and to all my listeners!

If you have found ADHD Support Talk Radio helpful please leave a review on iTunes. Doing so will help more people find ADHD Support Talk Radio which will help more people with ADD / ADHD lead happier and more productive lives. 

I have some great guests and topics coming up in in the next month! Be sure to Subscribe to ADHD Support Talk Radio as a podcast on iTunes so you can listen to all the upcoming shows.

Get to Sleep!

How are you sleeping? If you are watching the news or on social media right before bed you probably aren't sleeping as well as you could be. Sleeping one of the most important parts of effective self-care. As a person with ADD / ADHD getting enough sleep is vitally important.

Getting the right amount of sleep and the right type of sleep improves your focus, productivity and your mood. When you do not get enough sleep or the right type of sleep not only does it make those things worse it can also make you sick. When you have ADD / ADHD sleep can often be one of those things that we put low on our list of priorities.

Sometimes just being reminded about how important sleep is by somebody like me can be enough to help some people become more aware and more mindful of sleeping. From there many people can begin to get more sleep by improving sleep hygiene and getting back on their sleeping routines.

Some people need to go a bit further and take a look at what might be getting in the way of sleeping. If you are one of those people, I've got some great news or you. I was joined this week on ADHD Support Talk Radio by Jonathan Carroll and we talked about many of the things people with ADD / ADHD were doing that were interfering with sleep.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Click here to listen on the the web.

What's been getting in the way of you getting enough sleep? 

Post a comment and let us know!

FREE Help and Support for ADD / ADHD

If you listened to my ADDClasses.com Webinar "How to Find the Right Help and Support for ADD/ ADHD" you heard me mention Simbi. 

On Simbi, you can exchange services with other members or offer to “pay” them for their time using your credits “”.

Simbi is a great resource to offer and find services like:

• Peer Coaching
• Virtual Body Doubles
• Accountability Partners
• Wake up calls
• Reminders 

Check it out!! If you are an adult with ADD / ADHD who has found help on Simbi please comment and let me know.

You have the Power!

Can you believe it's already September? It's a new month with new energy. I know that I'm sure ready for new energy and positive changes this month. I've been hearing from so many people, especially people with ADD / ADHD, that they have been more stressed and overwhelmed over these past few months than usual.

Sometimes we can't control what life throws at us and stress and overwhelm become the norm in our lives. We often feel powerless when this happens and go even deeper into this heavy feelings. We do have the power to come out of this and improve our own lives even if we can't change some of the circumstances.

Often, making a tiny change in our own lives can make a world of difference. Adjusting and shifting our mindsets just a little bit is one of those changes that can improve our lives. Sometimes we are able to make those shifts on our own.

Many of us need something or somebody outside of ourselves to help us begin those shifts. Who or what may be different for each of us. My intention is that this newsletter acts as a spark to help you with your own shift.

Since it's a new month, my challenge for you is to think about what you want more of in your life this month.

If you accept this challenge, take it a step further and write down these things. When you write them down put them in the present tense as if they are already in your life.

Here are a few examples:

1. I am peaceful and relaxed.
2. I have a clean and organized home.
3. I am having fun and enjoying life.
4. I am healthy and well rested.
5. I am happy and successful.

Keep your list some place easily accessible and refer back to it regularly through out the month of September. Say some of the things on your list out loud. Picture or imagine what it is like to have these things in your life. Practice focusing on these things which you are ready to bring more of into your life.

Good luck! Here's to an awesome September! Let's all make it a great month. 

Enough is Enough

As most of you know there has been a lot of negativity and violence in the media. I for one am standing up and speaking out that enough is enough. I'm not just talking about the actual violence itself but the media coverage. I'm also talking about people and organizations spreading the fear and negativity online through social media and email. It's not good for anybody especially people with ADD / ADHD to continuously be exposed to negativity and violence. 

If you are joining for me next week's Succeed with ADHD Telesummit you will be able to listen to my presentation Combat Negativity and Thrive with ADD / ADHD. In this presentation you will learn why it's very important for somebody with ADD / ADHD to Combat Negativity. I will also be offering some ways to combat negativity in your own life.

Remember that even if you can't control the crazy things going on in the world you can control your exposure to such things. You can eliminate or reduce the news you watch and pay attention to. You can block or unfollow people on social media who flood your feeds with negativity. You can stop supporting organizations which spread negativity. If it's right for you personally, you can also speak up and tell people enough is enough.  

Being exposed to violence, negativity and traumatic events is damaging to your mind, body and soul and you do not have to put up with it. You are in control! 

Many of us with ADD / ADHD are sensitive and empathetic people who feel the need to make changes and help others. Some people are under the false impression that they must stay informed of world events to in order improve the world or help people. I'm telling you straight out that is not the case! 

Here are some ideas to make the world a better place with out exposing yourself to all the negativity and trauma in the media. 

• Do a Random Action of Kindness for Somebody
• Join a Prayer group or Healing Circle
• Send out positive energy and thoughts to the world
• Pay it Forward
• Volunteer for an organization that focuses on improving lives
• Make a donation to a charity or a family in need
• Smile at a stranger 

Remember that in order to make the world a better place it's essential to take care of yourself first and practice proper self-care.

Tara McGillicuddy

Best ADHD Blog of 2016

I'm really excited that my blog was chosen by Healthline as one of the top ADHD Blogs of 2016. Healthline's editors selected each winner based on their reach to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high quality information. I am honored that Healthline has selected my blog as one of the Best 11 ADHD Blogs of 2016. 

Thank you so much to Healthline!

Be sure to check out the list if the Best 11 ADHD Blogs of 2016 to see the other 10 top ADHD Blogs. There are some great ADD / ADHD Blogs listed there.  

There are blogs about:

• Women with ADD / ADHD
• Parenting ADD / ADHD Children
• ADD / ADHD and Relationships
• Adult ADD / ADHD
•  and More.....

Tara McGillicuddy

The Importance Of Effective Self-Care For Women With ADD / ADHD

This past January I was one of 30 ADD / ADHD Experts who presented at the ADHD Women's Palooza. I spoke about "The Importance Of Effective Self-Care For Women With ADHD" It was great event and I was so honored to have been included. The live event is over but there is a Encore Package available at ADHD Women's Palooza site.

The ADHD Women's Palooza Encore Package is a great investment.

Check it out!

I have some awesome news! Linda Roggli and Terry Matlen the producers of the ADHD Women's Palooza are allowing me to share my presentation at no cost. You can watch (and listen) to it right here!

 

 ADHD Women's Palooza

Virtual Assistants for ADD / ADHD

About 2 years ago I came up with the idea to start a Virtual Assistant Service for Adult with ADD / ADHD. The idea itself was great but it required way too much work on my end and it never took off. 

Because the concept itself was great and I know there is a huge need and demand, I decided to revisit the idea. I figured out a way to simplify my idea and still connect ADD / ADHD Adults with Virtual Assistants.

I'm really happy and excited to announce that I am re-launching ADHDAssistant.com as a classified marketplace website for Virtual Assistant services geared toward Adults with ADD / ADHD.  

Adults with ADD / ADHD looking for services and people offering Virtual Assistant services may post their ads at ADHDAssistant.com for FREE until June 30, 2015.

I Can't Meditate

There's been so much out there lately about how great meditation is for everybody. There's also research showing it's helpful for ADD / ADHD too. That's all great but far too many adults with ADD / ADHD think that they can't meditate. 

This is a false belief! Anybody can meditate even somebody with ADD / ADHD. It's okay if your mind wanders! Just go with that!

Many of us with ADD / ADHD are complicating meditation way too much. To start out all you need to do to meditate is breath deeply for a few minutes! Yes, it really is THAT simple. 

Do you meditate? Are you interested in meditation?

I have some great news for you! I just started a FREE Online ADD / ADHD Meditation Group over at Living with ADD. In the ADD / ADHD Meditation Group you can share meditation resources, succes stories and support.