Five (5) Tips For Working With Colleagues With ADD/ADHD
Work is one of the places where symptoms of ADD/ADHD have some of their greatest impact. The individual who is working through the symptoms want very much to have that stable work day where all the work they do lead to results that show the depth of their efforts. Unfortunately ADD/ADHD take a great deal of work to manage, and that is not just on the part of the person who has. Just as the team’s work can be impacted by the person’s symptoms, there are some things that the team can do to help the individual. Whether you are a colleague, supervisor, or supervisee, you can make a world of difference. Start with these 5 tips:
- A written follow up is important
- Provide enough but not too much time
- Prioritize and spread your requests
- Stay focused and be consistent
- Respect their time and space.
I know the clip is long 🙂 Recap starts at 6:53
Five (5) Tips For Helping A Spouse With ADD/ADHD
We are used to hearing about how to help children with ADD/ADHD, but the adults they later grow up to be get forgotten. While many children outgrow their ADD/ADHD, most of them don’t. They become adults with ADD/ADHD who go on to have regular jobs, relationships and families that can be impacted by their ADD/ADHD. While I look for a more recent source to cite, until then I will share that an NIMH funded National Comorbidity Survey Replication, estimated the prevalence of Adult ADHD at 4.4% in 2006.
I realize I am a bit long winded for ADHD, but you can catch the summary in starting at 9:22
1. Excellent organization system- With bins and color coding
2. Shared calendars
3. Plan and write things down
4. Gentle reminders but no nagging
5. Build in a time cushions- No more than 5 to 10 minutes
What To Do When You Recieve A Mental Health Diagnosed
Receiving any diagnosis is difficult. When you are unsure what to do that makes things even worse. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to begin setting your mind at ease and adjusting to your new normal.
Five (5) Roles Your Support Network Play To Help With SAD / Winter Blues
When working through the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, it helps to have a strong support network. There are many roles that the members of your network will fill such as
- Your Morning burst of Sunshine
- Your Check-in Buddy
- Your Fun Buddy
- Your Comfortable Company
- Your Motivator.
Before the Symptoms of SAD kick in this year, make sure you have those positions filled.
Five (5) Communication Dos For Couples
We often hear how important communication is in a relationship, but the tip ends there. Very often people do want to be great communicators but are not sure where to begin. To strengthen communication in your relationship, remember to:
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Set aside time to be together and time to talk
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Talk about the good and the bad things
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Learn and share each other’s cues
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Listen to each other and respect your partner’s views
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Talk about things when they come up
Five (5) Steps For Preparing For The Winter Blues (Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD)
As fall approaches and the leaves are changing many of us are enjoying the change in season, the beauty of autumn leaves and looking forward to sweater season. Unfortunately, for many others it’s reminder that their dreary season is approaching. If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (Winter Blues), being ready for the season is an important step to helping you conquer the season and the disorder. Â Preparation helps you hold off the symptoms as long as you can, and if they breakthrough, preparation ensures you have the resources the address them.
These five steps can help you be better prepared:
- Declutter and refresh your home
- Get your winter wardrobe together
- Find/begin an exercise program- the more fun the better
- Make a social commitment calendar
- Get a your support network together
