Monthly Archives: March 2010

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Breaking Down Your Barriers to Success: Identify them!

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In my current ADHD group coaching program, we are talking about getting unstuck this week.  I find that clients need to identify their barriers to help them move past something that is causing them to be “stuck”.  In order to break down those barriers, you first need to identify them.  Do you have a goal that you really want to achieve, but feel completely “stuck” and unable to move forward?  Take ten minutes right now and brainstorm what barriers are getting in your way of success.  Do not take time to evaluate whether the barriers are accurate – you are just brainstorming today!  If you find it hard to get started, look at it from different perspectives.  What barriers would the following people see:

  • best friend
  • co-worker
  • spouse
  • significant other
  • kids
  • parents
  • siblings
  • pets – sure, they might have an opinion!

What barriers did you identify?  Let us know in the comments section.  Check back tomorrow for the next step to breaking down your barriers!

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Use Your Planner Effectively

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If you have time management or organization challenges, chances are you will benefit from using your planner more effectively.  I would like to share a few tips that I have seen work in my experience with coaching individuals with ADHD.

  • Select a planner that works for you.  See the article I wrote last year on this topic for more tips on selecting the right planner.  It includes a checklist of characteristics that you can take with you when you shop for that perfect planner.
  • Schedule time each day for planning.  If that sounds overwhelming, start with a small amount.  Can you spend 15 minutes this weekend planning next week?  Can you spend 5 minutes at the end of each day planning for the next day?  I am sure you have been told you should plan for a longer amount of time than this.  Sure, 30 minutes would be great, but that can be really overwhelming especially if you haven’t been doing much planning.  I encourage you to take small steps.
  • If you use a physical planner (as opposed to an electronic one), find a space in your office and/or home where you will always put your planner.  Still afraid you will lose it?  You could always purchase a backup planner to ensure you are never without your planner.
  • Look at your planner every single day.  Set a reminder in an electronic planner like Google Calendar that will send you an email every day.  The daily email can be great to help you remember.

How do these ideas resonate for you?  Which ones will you try?  Leave us a comment to let us know how you are doing!

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Recording: 5 Key Strategies to Overcome ADHD Challenges

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  • Do you miss deadlines or assignments due to disorganization?
  • Do you have trouble managing your time  at home or at work ?
  • Do you  notice your child exhibiting similiar behaviors?
  • Do you have ADHD or ADD?
  • Would you like to learn about ADHD coaching?

Click here for the recording –>> 5 Key Strategies to Overcoming ADHD Challenges

If you missed the FREE teleclass with my ADHD coaching colleagues Dale Davison, Jo Ann Skinner and Dulce Torres and me.  We talked about coaching and how it can help you or your child overcome ADHD and other attention challenges.  The feedback from the live call was great.  You won’t be disappointed if you take the time to listen!

Invest in yourself and listen to this call is for you if you want to learn…

  • The difference between ADHD coaching and counseling.
  • The top 5 coaching strategies you can use to overcome your ADHD challenges.
  • The 3 greatest benefits someone can receive from coaching.
  • The number one success strategy to help you with ADHD.

Click here for the recording –>> 5 Key Strategies to Overcoming ADHD Challenges

Learn more about my co-presenters….

Dale Davison is a professional ADHD coach, trained by leaders in the field.  She has a masters degree in Special Education and an extensive background in Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and the emotional overlays that accompany those who have learning differences. She provides positive, strength-based coaching to implement effective and focused strategies, to advance the success of those with time management, task completion and other attention related challenges.

Jo Ann Skinner works as a life coach with a specialization in ADHD.  She coaches both students and adults.  Jo Ann completed ADHD coaching coursework with master coach, Jodi Sleeper Triplett, and life coaching with FastTrack Coaching taught by Susan Sussman and Sheila Kuttner. She is a member of CHADD, ACO, ICF, and IAAC. Jo Ann resides in Northern VA with her family.

Dulce Torres is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and an ADHD Coach.  She completed certified coursework in Coaching Children and Teens and College Students with Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, from JST Coach.  As the director of a School Based Health Center and at her private practice, Dulce devotes her time in working with families, children and adolescents.  Dulce offers workshops, training and consultation on AD/HD, Communication, Assertiveness and Parenting.

Click here for the recording –>> 5 Key Strategies to Overcoming ADHD Challenges

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Turmoil to Tranquility: Tools for a Hectic World

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Are you…

  • overwhelmed at the end of each day?
  • unable to focus on what’s important?
  • feeling like you never accomplish enough?
  • someone with ADHD or ADD and need a new resource?
  • in need of help with getting organized and managing time?

Join us for an interactive session and learn how new tools to help you
move from Turmoil to Tranquility

Email Laura@DiscoverBeWell.com to register for this workshop.

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Five Key Strategies to Overcome ADHD Challenges

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  • Do you miss deadlines or assignments due to disorganization?
  • Do you have trouble managing your time  at home or at work ?
  • Do you  notice your child exhibiting similiar behaviors?
  • Do you have ADHD or ADD?
  • Would you like to learn about ADHD coaching?

Then, you don’t want to miss this FREE teleclass with me and my ADHD coaching colleagues Dale Davison, Jo Ann Skinner and Dulce Torres. We will teach you about ADHD coaching and how it can help you or your child overcome ADHD and other attention challenges.

This call is for you if you want to learn…

  • The difference between ADHD coaching and counseling.
  • The top 5 coaching strategies you can use to overcome your ADHD challenges.
  • The 3 greatest benefits someone can receive from coaching.
  • The number one success strategy to help you with ADHD.

Sign up today and well send you a recording of the call as well!

Dale Davison is a professional ADHD coach, trained by leaders in the field.  She has a masters degree in Special Education and an extensive background in Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and the emotional overlays that accompany those who have learning differences. She provides positive, strength-based coaching to implement effective and focused strategies, to advance the success of those with time management, task completion and other attention related challenges.

Jo Ann Skinner works as a life coach with a specialization in ADHD.  She coaches both students and adults.  Jo Ann completed ADHD coaching coursework with master coach, Jodi Sleeper Triplett, and life coaching with FastTrack Coaching taught by Susan Sussman and Sheila Kuttner. She is a member of CHADD, ACO, ICF, and IAAC. Jo Ann resides in Northern VA with her family.

Dulce Torres is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and an ADHD Coach.  She completed certified coursework in Coaching Children and Teens and College Students with Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, from JST Coach.  As the director of a School Based Health Center and at her private practice, Dulce devotes her time in working with families, children and adolescents.  Dulce offers workshops, training and consultation on AD/HD, Communication, Assertiveness and Parenting.

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