Today I'd like to share with you an interview I did with Dr. David Rosenthal, a psychiatrist here in Boulder, CO, who's an expert on ADHD. As someone with ADHD myself, I have found extremely effective ways of working with ADHD without medications. However, I understand that medications can be very helpful for many people, and as an ADD / ADHD coach, I sometimes refer my clients to Dr. Rosenthal as well. I love Dr. Rosenthal's approach because he's not "too fast on the trigger

I don't have ADD, it's just that - ...Wait a minute.....SQUIRREL!! Now where was I? That is a short example of how a person's brain works when they have Attention Deficit Disorder, also known as ADD. ADD is also known as ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD most often gets the most attention, because it brings to mind boys who can't sit still, who disrupt class, home, school, synagogues, churches, and life in general. Those of us who have the Inattentive Da

Today’s ever-busy and stressful workplace is jam-packed with productivity killers. From noisy co-workers and office gossip to texting and social media, there are way too many distractions that can derail your ability to give your 100% every day. And let’s face it; time management is a skill that doesn’t come organically even to the best of us. It’s something that you need to work on day after day. You don’t need to be reminded that time-wasting affects not only your productiv

Adults with ADHD often struggle with staying focused and organized and often find it hard to be productive. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a professional to help them live a more comfortable life and become more efficient, focused, and organized? That’s exactly where ADHD coaching comes in handy. What is ADHD Coaching? It’s what it sounds like: it’s a coaching service specially designed for adults with attention-deficit disorder (ADHD). It encompasses a professional who is

Are you tired of missing one deadline after another? Do you often run late to meetings and appointments? If the answer is yes, it’s probably the time for you to do something about your organizational skills. Remember, it’s not enough to just complete a task; what matters more is when and if you can do it well. After all, the primary goal of honing good organizational skills is upped efficiency and productivity. It is for this reason that you need to master every aspect of org

There’s no question many Americans are aware of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD or ADD). However, most people associate ADHD with children who are impulsive or hyperactive or have difficulty focusing at school. But, did you know adults can have attention- deficit hyperactivity disorder as well? Recent stats show that approximately 4-5 percent of Americans adults have ADD / ADHD. The trouble is that less than two-thirds of adult ADD / ADHD cases are diagnosed, a

Introduction According to the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), which is the most commonly used diagnostic manual in the United States, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a “neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of inattention, dis­organization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity” (p. 32). Inattention and disorganization include difficulties with staying on task, listening, a