Strategies and Accommodations for managing ADHD hyperfocus
ADHD Hyperfocus is not a cutesie superpower. It can be a destructive experience. Here are some strategies and Accommodations you can experiment with to help managing your ADHD hyperfocus:
Why did I have to add “hyperfocus” to my dictionary?
Is hyperfocus NOT a regularly used term? I’m annoyed I had to add it my dictionary on here. Now I’m wondering how many neurotypical people I’ve used that terms with who where confused but didn’t say anything. Eugh. ADHD is not a deficit of attention. It’s a problem with regulation… What is hyperfocus? Hyperfocus is …
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What is ADHD Hyperfocus?
ADHD Hyperfocus is an intense, almost tunnel-vision-like state of deep concentration on an activity or task. While many people assume ADHD only involves distraction and a deficit of attention, hyperfocus is actually the flip side — where a person with ADHD becomes so absorbed in something that they lose track of time and ignore everything …
Inspirational Quote to Start the Day
Beware of monotony; it’s the mother of all the deadly sins. Edith Wharton When I’m planning my day, I enjoy finding a good inspirational quote to start the day. This morning, I came across Edith’s quote from her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Age of Innocence. After a high-level read of her life, I checked out …
Social media and “friends” at work
Have you ever felt uncomfortable when a coworker, even one you’re pretty good friends with at work asks to follow you on Instagram, to be friends on Facebook, or wants to watch your TikTok videos? @Careersbykirstie on TikTok has some great advice on dealing with social media and friends at work. Don’t feel obligated just …
Favorite Quotes from TikTok Creators
Some smart stuff from some smart people… If you don’t like it, you can dip. @RaquelMartinPHD | August 15, 2022In response to criticism for not dressing more “professionally” as a doctor.
Negotiation Tip: stop telling employers how much you make
Stop telling employers how much you make! Tip from @Careersbykirstie, 8/9/22 Employers are actually banned in over 20 states from asking about your pay history Thinking back to how many times I’ve shared my pay history on applications, in interviews, and on my resume, I wonder how often I got paid less or didn’t make …
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ADHD Tip: Listen to Daniel Tiger and Go Potty Right Away
Listen Daniel Tiger, I know, I know…but it’s so hard to STOP. If you’re a mom with ADHD, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And it’s not the kids. Add some pelvic floor weakness and we have ourselves a…situation. When you have to go potty, stop and go right away (song) Lyrics from PBS …
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Language Matters: Stop using “master”
I’m working on a system for managing my tasks at work. Side note: Spending hours creating, re-creating, testing, tweaking, improving and changing processes and systems for managing tasks is one of my favorite hobbies (or toxic ADHD traits depending on how you look at it). I was about to title my brain dump of tasks …
Inspiring Quote – Persistence Without Insight
Persistence without insight will achieve the same result. The Armorer We watched an episode of Boba Fett last night, which was really just an episode of The Mandalorian, and while he’s training to learn how to properly use the darksaber, the Armorer tells him his body is strong but his mind is distracted. What if …