Under-diagnosis in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ individuals and other people, often face significant barriers to receiving an effective assessment and treatment for adult ADHD.Therefore, this article discusses reasons for under-diagnosis, impact of cultural biases, limitations to access for treatment, and potential … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Managing Anger: At Work or in Pro Sports
Anger is an emotion that we all experience from time to time, and the workplace or in professional sports is no exception. In today's fast-paced and often stressful professional environments, it's common to encounter situations that trigger anger. However, how we handle that anger can significantly impact our work relationships, productivity, and … [Read more...]
Do You Struggle With ADHD and Shame? Seven strategies for overcoming shame and embracing life with adult ADHD.
Living with adult ADHD can be challenging, and one often overlooked aspect of the condition is the experience of shame. Shame can create a constant internal battle and hinder individuals from reaching their full potential. However, understanding the nature of shame and implementing effective strategies can help you overcome it and lead a fulfilling … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and High-Level Executives and Pro Athletes: 7 Strategies to Improve Your Attention to Detail
High-level executives, professional athletes, managers and leaders with ADHD often struggle with attention to detail. The feedback they sometimes receive is that they need to be more careful, meticulous, or precise. In this article, I am going to discuss 7 key strategies to … [Read more...]
Best Teaching Practices and Adult ADHD: 5 Highly Effective Strategies for the Classroom + Work Environment
As an experienced psychiatrist specializing in helping adults ADHD to acquire new information and skills, I understand the unique challenges they face. My approach incorporates five proven strategies that personalize learning for individuals with ADHD and other learning challenges.. These strategies can help you as a teacher or instructor with … [Read more...]
Thriving in Professional Life: Unraveling the 7 Most Challenging Aspects of Executive Function
Executive function plays a crucial role in our ability to succeed in various domains of life, including the professional realm. For individuals with ADHD, the challenges associated with executive function can be particularly pronounced. In this article, we will explore the interplay between executive function and ADHD, focusing on the seven most … [Read more...]
ADHD and Procrastinate? 6 Proven Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
If ADHD is causing you to procrastinate, here are 6 effective strategies that can help you manage the thought patterns underlying your work avoidance and develop concrete methods for meeting your work goals.1. Break down projects into smaller tasks.If you have been procrastinating a sales presentation, writing “create sales … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD – 5 Strategies for Thriving – ADHD test, ADHD symptoms and ADHD medications
Are you looking for strategies to improve your productivity?Perhaps work has become overwhelming or feel impossible?Or, you feel tense, on edge, or frustrated all the time?Balancing work, family, and your personal life can be challenging. However, when you add your struggles with Adult ADHD, many people feel like they are sometimes … [Read more...]
The 7 Most Effective Strategies to Overcome Procrastination and Adult ADHD
Do you have ADHD and Feel Stuck? Seven Ways to Overcome ProcrastinationDo you have adult ADHD and procrastinate with projects at work or at home? Do you have great ideas and know what you need to do but have trouble getting started?This is a common experience for adults with ADHD due to challenges with focus, sustained attention, … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Reading: 7 Strategies to Improve Your Comprehension
Many adults with ADHD struggle with reading comprehension. People with ADHD have a tendency to lose interest, miss important information, become easily distracted and have unrealistic expectations. Does this sound familiar to you?Since many of my patients struggle with this issue, I have developed 7 researched-based steps to improve their … [Read more...]