More Attention, Less Deficit

You’re more likely to be in the right place at the right time by being in lots of places. And doing a good job. We’ll talk about how getting on top of your ADHD will make you more lucky. The post Create Good Luck appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

After too many setbacks and struggles, it’s tempting to want to avoid future failures. Sometimes we mask our fears with apathy, sometimes we even fear success. As easy as it is to fear failure, you don’t have to. The post Fear of Failure appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Dave (@DaveKinney) is a comedian who talks about ADHD in his act and now also on my podcast. He shares how people respond to that and how it’s different from telling a boss or new girlfriend. We also talk about what it’s like to be a self-employed performer and how he manages the lack of ... Read moreInterview with Comedian Dave Kinney The post Interview with Comedian Dave Kinney appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

A good sex life can be an important part of a couple’s happiness, yet it’s too easily neglected. ADHD doesn’t make it easier, but it’s also not the sole culprit. We’ll talk about how to create a better sex life and how both you and your partner will be better off for it. The post The Importance of Paying Attention to Sex appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Both facts and opinions are important to making good decisions, but sometimes they get confused and bad decisions result. This is especially relevant for the topic of ADHD that tends to attract too many opinions that are based on too few facts. The post The Crucial Difference Between Facts and Opinions appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

In order to do something, you first need to be aware of it, then be honest with yourself about the need to do it, then be willing to do it. Separating it out into these three parts makes it easier to identify where things break down when a task isn’t done. The post Awareness, Honesty, and Willingness: The Three Keys to Success appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Having ADHD tends to lead to certain kinds of experiences which makes certain mindsets more likely. We’ll talk about how to rise above that early learning and live a better life. The post Neurology Matters, But Psychology Matters More appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

This is the biggest ADHD event of the year, but I find that the connections with other attendees are more important than the new information that I learn. The post The Real Lessons Learned from the CHADD Conference appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

It’s tempting to think that we can solve all of life’s problems with quick and easy solutions, but success usually requires more sophisticated thinking. The post Complex Problems Require Sophisticated Thinking appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

CHADD conferences can be both enlightening and entertaining. Here are a bunch of funny reasons why you should go this year. Seriously. The post A Guy Walks into a CHADD Conference. . . And So Should You! appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

The strategies that work for people with ADHD are just good strategies that work for most people. Rather than feel self-conscious about the strategies that help you be successful, do what works and enjoy your success. The post Good Ideas Are Just Good Ideas appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Gratitude is a great motivator. What are you grateful for? Who is grateful to you? The post Episode #100: Gratitude appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Folks with ADHD may use up their free passes too quickly sometimes, but there are ways to earn them back and keep yourself in others’ good graces. The post Earn More Free Passes appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

ADHD can make you feel crazy sometimes—at least if you’re paying attention. Although it should make you feel crazy sometimes, it doesn’t have to make you feel miserable. The post You’d Have to Be Crazy to Not Feel Crazy appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

It takes mental energy to resist distractions and leaves us with less willpower for other tasks. By cutting out these distractions and temptations, you’ll have more energy to persist with what you need to get done. The post Improve Your Mental Stamina: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Sometimes getting on top of your ADHD means working on several things at once, such as medication, getting enough sleep, getting organized, etc. The more of these pieces you address, the more likely you are to build some good momentum. The post Change More Pieces to Turn the Momentum appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Why do we do all those things that are bad for us, that get us into trouble, or that we just shouldn’t do? The post The Vice Episode appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Jen and I discuss executive functions as a preview of my presentation for the Virtual ADHD Conference. The post Interview with Jennifer Koretsky (Virtual ADHD Conference) appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Change takes time, but it does happen if you work at it. Be willing to let it take some time. The post Be Willing to Let It Be a Process appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

We all tell ourselves little lies because they make us feel better in the moment. Let’s talk about feeling better in the long run. The post What Are Your Favorite Lies? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

ADHD makes it harder to stay on top of the million little details of daily life. Fortunately, treatment and good strategies can improve your batting average which will improve your performance and outlook on life. The post Small Slips, Big Problems; Small Changes, Big Benefits appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Because ADHD interferes with your ability to follow through on intentions, it limits your free will. Treating  your ADHD gives you more options and better enables you to do what you intend to do. The post Does Treatment Give You Greater Free Will? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

ADHD makes your life harder and gives you more things to be down about. But don’t despair, it does get better. The post ADHD IS Depressing (But It Doesn’t Have to Be) appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

What does it mean to take medication? What if it helps? What if it doesn’t? The simple act of taking a pill involves a lot of complex thoughts for some people. Let’s talk about what’s involved. The post The Psychology of Medication appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

It depends. Often it’s both, but in the end, it kind of doesn’t matter. The post Is It Your ADHD or You? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

You can make your present much better than your past and leave those old setbacks behind. By actively learning about yourself and striving to do better, you can create a better life for yourself. The post Living Well is the Best Revenge appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

The occasional great success can be more damning than the failures if it raises everyone’s expectations. People with ADHD struggle with inconsistency and are more likely to face this challenge. We talk about what to do about it. The post The Curse of Potential appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

How about ARDHD, CDD, IDD, ODD, or DDD? It’s definitely not IDD (the other IDD). You’ll have to listen to find out what this all means. It’ll be worth it. The post ADHD Needs Some New Names appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

ADHD may make you an easy target in your relationship, but both partners have some ability to make things better. It may begin with you working on your stuff, but it won’t end with you. The post It’s Not All Your Fault appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

We live in an age of plenty where we have access to more websites, movies, books, etc. than we will ever be able to get to. Feeling less overwhelmed involves making smart choices and accepting that we won’t get to it all. The post Less vs More: Find the Best Balance appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

This is a recording of my 75 minute presentation for Baltimore CHADD. Lots of fun, lots of laughs, and lots of good lessons. Enjoy. The post A Happy Relationship in Twelve Jokes or Less appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Acting with integrity requires us to deal with our own issues, but gives us much more control over what we do and what happens in our lives. The post Acting With Integrity is an Inside Job appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Our understanding of the condition that we now call ADHD has evolved over the last hundred years. The slow evolution of ADHD as a diagnosis may explain why it took so long for you to be diagnosed. The post A Century of ADHD: We’re Finally Getting It Right appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

ADHD is still more likely to be diagnosed in males than in females, even though the condition creates the same information-processing weaknesses in both genders.  However, society places different expectations on men than on women, so because their demands are different, their struggles can be, too. The post Is ADHD the Same in Men and Women? (Pretty Much) appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

I’m doing something a little different here. I will be talking about improving your relationship, but using some jokes to illustrate some important points, so hopefully that makes it more fun (and helps the lessons stick better, too). The post A Happy Relationship in Five Jokes or Less appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Some people take days off of their ADHD meds. We discuss the reasons why you should or shouldn’t do this. The post Should You Take Your Meds Every Day? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

ADHD Awareness Week is September 13-17. Let’s talk about why it matters and perhaps how you can help spread the word. The post ADHD Awareness Week: Be a Part of It! appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

There are lots of good places to learn about ADHD so we’re going to talk about what your options are and how to make the most of them. (With guest Marie Paxson, Immediate Past President of CHADD) The post Making the Most of Educational Opportunities appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Technology brings lots of intrusions into our attention. I talk about how to make some good choices about what you let into your life. The post Why I Hate Twitter and Other Constant Intruders appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Technically speaking, it isn’t; but cutbacks and increased stress can certainly make it feel that way, whether you have a job or are looking for one. The post Is the Economy Making Your ADHD Worse? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Happiness comes from both doing better in some ways, as well as accepting that other things won’t change. Being clear about our values makes it easier to find this balance. The post Change What You Can, Accept the Rest appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Living a good life with ADHD takes serious work, but you deserve it, so push yourself to be the best you can be. The post Take Your ADHD Seriously appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

A professional organizer can help you not only tackle your current mountain of stuff but also create better organizational systems so that you don’t wind up with another mountain later. The post Professional Organizers: Move that Mountain appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Many ADHD struggles can look like problems of motivation. After enough failures, what starts out as purely neurological can quickly become psychological as motivation begins to slide. The post Is the Problem ADHD or Motivation? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Sometimes even small improvements can make a big difference, so don’t feel like you need to achieve perfection. The post The Magic Threshold: A Little Can Mean A Lot appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

It can feel like nobody understands you or your ADHD. Some people do, so get out there and find them. The post The Importance of Getting It appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Everyone has their distracted moments, but folks with ADHD have many more of them. But because this is just more of a normal human tendency, does that make the condition less real? The post ADHD Is Real–But How Real? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

A universal challenge in this distracting world we live in is remembering to do the right thing at the right time. We’ll discuss why it’s so hard and how you can do better. The post The Moment that Matters: Remember the Right Thing at the Right Time appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

Adults with undiagnosed ADHD are more likely to be anxious or depressed. Fortunately, treating your ADHD may also help you feel better in unexpected ways. The post Roll Back Anxiety and Depression appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

People often wonder whether someone’s actions are due to their ADHD or a more conscious choice. The answer is that it depends, but regardless, we can still find strategies to deal with demands more effectively. The post Is It You or Your ADHD? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.

People with untreated ADHD are more likely to have addictive behaviors, for several reasons. Getting on top of this will benefit you in other ways, too. The post Manage Excessive Substance Use and Other Addictive Behavior appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.