Practical information for adults with ADHD and those who care about them. Clear, understandable advice and strategies to help you get more done and live a better life, from psychologist and ADHD expert Dr. Ari Tuckman.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 19 hours 29 minutes
Change What You Can, Accept the Rest
Happiness comes from both doing better in some ways, as well as accepting that other things won’t change. Being clear about our values makes it easier to find this balance.
Take Your ADHD Seriously
Living a good life with ADHD takes serious work, but you deserve it, so push yourself to be the best you can be.
Professional Organizers: Move that Mountain
A professional organizer can help you not only tackle your current mountain of stuff but also create better organizational systems so that you don’t wind up with another mountain later.
Is the Problem ADHD or Motivation?
Many ADHD struggles can look like problems of motivation. After enough failures, what starts out as purely neurological can quickly become psychological as motivation begins to slide.
The Magic Threshold: A Little Can Mean A Lot
Sometimes even small improvements can make a big difference, so don’t feel like you need to achieve perfection.
The Importance of Getting It
It can feel like nobody understands you or your ADHD. Some people do, so get out there and find them.
ADHD Is Real–But How Real?
Everyone has their distracted moments, but folks with ADHD have many more of them. But because this is just more of a normal human tendency, does that make the condition less real?
The Moment that Matters: Remember the Right Thing at the Right Time
A universal challenge in this distracting world we live in is remembering to do the right thing at the right time. We’ll discuss why it’s so hard and how you can do better.
Roll Back Anxiety and Depression
Adults with undiagnosed ADHD are more likely to be anxious or depressed. Fortunately, treating your ADHD may also help you feel better in unexpected ways.
Is It You or Your ADHD?
People often wonder whether someone’s actions are due to their ADHD or a more conscious choice. The answer is that it depends, but regardless, we can still find strategies to deal with demands more effectively.