Taming the grocery list monster
This is no ordinary grocery list. It’s a customized list of the things I use and need to replenish regularly. AND it’s organized by the layout of my favorite grocery store. AND it’s attached to the front of my refrigerator so I can easily check off the items I need, then whisk it off to the store with me.
Banish blue light and get to sleep!
I rediscovered a marvelous, free download that automatically dims the glare on my screen according to the time of day at my office. Unfortunately, our brains can’t tell the difference between the artificial computer-generated blue-spectrum light and morning light, so it signals our brain to stay awake
A soggy brain is a smarter brain
Turns out generous hydration actually makes my brain work better (technically, lack of water dims the light in my brain, but it makes sense both ways). Now that’s what I call a double benefit (the other one is that it’s also good for losing weight)…So it’s smart – literally – to drink more water than your thirst indicates.
What you focus on (gasp!) e-x-p-a-n-d-s
My attention leaves a tell-tale imprint of what I truly think is important. Regardless of the thoughts that stream through my mind or the words I speak out loud, my true focus/priorities are reflected in the action I take. When I pay only lip service to exercise or nutritious eating or stress reduction I am saying that none of them are truly important to me. To change my life, I must first decide to change my focus
Fat cells gum up brain synapses
“Tiles” may eliminate ADHD frenzy
“Tiles” is a soon-to-be-released product with an accompanying app that keeps track of your stuff so you can find it easily and quickly using GPS and bluetooth technology. Yep. You attach a 1″x1″ Tile to your keys, your laptop, your purse, your bike … and if you lose any “tiled” items, you can find it using the Tiles app on your iPhone or iPad (yes it only works with iOS right now).
All I can say is: IT”S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE FIGURED THIS OUT!
How did I gain 18 pounds in seven months?
Maybe I should even join a gym again (dread and horror). I bought the treadmill, elliptical and bike so I could stay home and work out, But let’s face it, I haven’t really been in good physical condition since 2002. OMG. That’s a long haul of flab and disintegrating muscle tone. Ugh. I need some encouragement
Attitude of gratitude for ADDivas
ADDiva in the kitchen
I’m a good cook. Really, I am. But I don’t cook. Really, I don’t. Unless forced to do so by a hungry mob. Or unexpected company. Or predictable holidays (although my preferred solution to all of these situations is a visit to our local restaurant).
I realize that my culinary techniques (yes, I do have some) are highly influenced by my ADHD…