Therapist Got What??? My #StompOutStigma Moment
We know depression affects 10% of the US population every year, but we still get a bit confused about what that looks like, who it affects and how you know.
Five (5)Tips For Managing Your Day With ADD/ADHD
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Outline your day – try connecting with each task
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Create different stations
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Eliminate potential distractions
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Use energy deflectors / focuser
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Use breaks effectively & efficiently
Five (5) Signs You May Be Dealing With ADD/ADHD
1. Inability to pay attention/ Easily distracted -The lower the interest lower the focus
2. Restlessness/ fidgety –Easily frustrated/ short fuse
3. Multistarter
4. Very disorganized- lose things, missed deadlines
5. Frequently/ easily overwhelmed— Feels like all the balls are in the air
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) 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 Don’ts Couples Should Avoid
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Forget who they are talking to- This is your spouse, you partner in this life journey, not an enemy. You have to take that in consideration even and especially when you are upset.
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Make decision solo /with others then TELL them- If you fail to include your partner in discussions and decisions it’s not quite fair and may be a bit naïve to expect that they will simply buy in. Communication focuses on a discussion not dictation.
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Quiet Forgiveness / Suffer in Silence- If you are going to let something go you can still tell your partner that there was something that bothered you. When you just let it go and don’t make them aware, you risk a repeat that you may not be as willing to let go.
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Forget the difference between communicating & Arguing/ Fighting- Having a discussion and communicating are not the same as arguing or fighting. You have to be careful not to allow your fear of getting into fight to prevent you from communicating.
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Failing to listen / HEAR your partner- Communication is more than hearing the sounds. You must listen to your partner and take in the messages they share. It is important to value and validate the things they share to encourage continued communication.
