Trouble with focus is a challenge for women with ADHD especially when the task is not interesting. For women with ADHD, “body doubling” seems to help. It lets them be more productive and complete their tasks. “Body doubling” is a strategy that keeps people focused on what they’re doing by having someone else there […]
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My ADHD Journey to Self-Compassion, Confidence, and Empowerment
Before my diagnosis, I lived with reckless behavior, substance abuse, difficulty in school, lack of concentration, disorganization, poor time management and procrastination. I had a serious impulse control problem. I discovered I had ADHD when I had a confrontation with my professor about not bringing down my final exam. It was so […]
See More8 Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination
In my last blog, I focused on the reasons why women with ADHD procrastinate. Through understanding the causes, we can then better approach solutions for ADHD procrastination and that prompts you to procrastinate. As you went through these indicators, you thought of which ones apply most to your own life. For many women with ADHD, […]
See MoreIn the zone: Hyperfocus and Women with ADHD
Hyperfocus is an intense concentration in some women with ADHD. While mundane tasks may be difficult to focus on, however when a women with ADHD hyperfocuses you may immerse themselves so completely in an activity that they want to do or enjoy doing to the point that they become oblivious to everything around them or the surrounding environment. While this level of intensity can be […]
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