Note to teacher (and the world)
Dear teacher — heartfelt advice for teachers from students with learning disabilities like ADHD!
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.
“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!
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…
Awareness is not acceptance
Say “No” (and really mean it)
“No” is the least-used word in the ADDiva vocabulary. Even when we are completely overwhelmed we like to oblige. Yes, I’ll bring brownies to school. Yes, I’ll work late again. Yes, I’ll take you to the doctor. Yes, I’ll go to the movies with you.
Of course you want to be helpful. You don’t want to disappoint. You are enthused about the request. Or you’re a bona fide People Pleaser (it’s common in the ADDiva community. So how can you be honest and decline their request without burning bridges and eroding relationships?
Never forget anything again ever!
Great apps for iPad and iPhone
Think Beyond the Label, please?
Do Dogs Really Need a Stroller?
That stroller reminds me that we ADD folks also need a little boost when we get tired halfway through doing the dishes or organizing our closets. Our initial optimism and enthusiasm can take a nosedive.