Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - Learning more about living with inattentive ADHD

Learning more about living with inattentive ADHD

03/09/24 • 31 min

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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD

Cynthia Hammer is the founder and executive director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and the author of the book... “Living with Inattentive ADHD-climbing the circular staircase of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.”

Cynthia explains the mission of The Inattentive ADHD Coalition and what the organization does and how it provide much-needed resources for those of us with ADHD.

She talks about what inspired her and prompted her to write a book about inattentive ADHD and speak about her personal journey with ADHD.

She discusses what is very important for readers to take away from her writings.

Cynthia also explains some of the strategies she has incorporated in her life that has allowed her to thrive with ADHD. And she talks about why humor and positive self-talk is so mission critical for adults with ADHD.

And Cynthia gives some words of advice and inspiration for those busy adults with ADHD who may be struggling and working through challenges currently.

Learn more about the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and Cynthia's work here.

https://www.iadhd.org/

Cynthia explains the mission of The Inattentive ADHD Coalition and what the organization does and how it provide much-needed resources for those of us with ADHD.

She talks about what inspired her and prompted her to write a book about inattentive ADHD and speak about her personal journey with ADHD.

She discusses what is very important for readers to take away from her writings.

And Cynthia gives some words of advice and inspiration for those busy adults with ADHD who may be struggling and working through challenges currently.

Learn more about the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and Cynthia's work here.

https://www.iadhd.org/

Previous Episode

Adult ADHD and Executive Functions 101

If you haven't figured it out yet, executive functions pretty much rule our life. From remembering to brush our teeth, working memory, planning our day, switching from one thing to the next, understanding time etc.

If those of us with ADHD do not understand and get a handle on improving our executive functions, it makes it challenging to get through work, home environment and everything in between.

This episode is dedicated to understanding executive functions 101.

Dave's guest has been here before- Lara Honos-Webb....Clinical psychologist and author as well as Cofounder of Bonding Health which is an app that helps children with ADHD. She is the author of Brain Hacks life changing strategies to improve executive functioning and her new book 6 Super Skills for Executive Functioning.

Dr, Lara gives listeners an overview of what our executive functions are. Attention and focus, planning and organization, emotional regulations, controlling impulses...

She talks about why those of us especially with ADHD rely so heavily on executive functions to get through the day.

Dave and Dr. Lara also discuss some examples many can relate to of how poor executive functions can hinder us as busy adults with ADHD.

And Dr. Lara gives everyone some advice on some of the most effective ways to improve our executive functions.

If you're really challenged with executive functions and getting projects and tasks completed, she recommends finding ways to make it more interesting, implement fun and of course ask for help.

Find Dr. Lara Honos-Webb here. https://www.addisagift.com/

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Next Episode

How a weighted pillow can help calm adults with ADHD

Most of us have heard of or purchased a weighted blanket but have you ever heard of a weighted pillow? Mikey Goldman is the founder of Quiet Mind and he's the inventor of the first of its kind weighted pillow.

And he is a successful entrepreneur with ADHD.

Dave talks to Mikey about a number of things that relate to adults with ADHD and feeling calm.

First, Mikey talks about growing up with ADHD including the successes and challenges he encountered. And he talks about some of the challenges as he entered adulthood.

As an entrepreneur with ADHD, he first started out in other careers and he talks about how he navigated those careers with ADHD.

Mikey talks about the quiet mind weighted pillow, why he invented it and why he believes that it can be beneficial for anyone with ADHD.

He talks about the science behind the weighted pillow and the calming effect that not only the pillow has but in hugging.

And Mikey discusses the must haves that he needs to have in place as a busy adult with ADHD. The most important thing he discusses is the power of having routines in his life.

Check out this great discussion not only with an entrepreneur with ADHD but an inventor of a very beneficial product for anyone with ADHD.

Find the weighted pillow here: https://www.onequietmind.com/