My ADD / ADHD Blog

Medication, Motivation, Technology and Organizing

 

It's been a busy few months for me over at ADHD Support Talk Radio. I had some excellent guests on the show. We discussed some very interesting, informative and helpful topics. If you missed any of the shows, you can listen on the show archives page or you can subscribe on iTunes. 

Here are the highlights of the past 3 months:

• Dana Rayburn and I discussed some of the challenges related to disorganization and Adult ADD / ADHD.
• Dr. Roberto Olivardia and I had an educational and information talk about Exercising when you have Adult ADD / ADHD
• Dr. Ari Tuckman came on for a 2 part discussion about some of the fears, myths and issues connected to Adult ADD / ADHD and Medication.
• Margit Crane joined me to talk about the challenges related to Motivation and Adult ADD / ADHD.
• Eric Tivers joined me the this past week to discuss email overwhelm and Adult ADD / ADHD.

ADHD Support Talk Radio Host

Tara McGillicuddy

Fiverr: Awesome Task Management Tool for ADD / ADHD

I know many of you have heard me reccomend Fiverr on my ADDClasses.com Teleseminars and on ADHD Support Talk Radio. For some reason I hadn't blogged about Fiverr as an Awesome Task Management Tool for Adults with ADD / ADHD yet.

As you may know from listening to me I often recommend 2 strategies to Adults with ADD / ADHD. They are getting help from others and Delegating - getting somebody esle to do the project or task for you. One of the responses I often when I recommend this is that people can't find people to do things and/or they can't afford to pay somebody to help them or do things for them.

This is why Fiverr is great for Adults with ADD / ADHD. On Fiverr which is a Micro Job Site, you can find people to do just about any type of virtual task for ONLY $5. 

Think right now about some of the tasks you have been procrastinating on and not getting done. Are any of these tasks something you could pay somebody else just $5 to do for you?

I've been using Fiverr myself for more than a year and I have been quite happy. I strongly recommend making just a $5 investment and getting somebody else to do what you have been procrastinating to do yourself.

Tara McGillicuddy

Helpful Reminder Service for ADD / ADHD

Reminders can be great tools for people with ADD / ADHD. Our SmartPhones have a whole bunch of apps to remind us. We can also set our own email reminders and calendar reminders. Until we start ingoring our reminders they are great. I recently came across a great reminder service called Snoozester. 

Snoozester provides the same type of Wake-up calls and reminders you get when you stay at a hotel. What I love about the Snoozester Wake-Up Call is that you can SNOOZE it. It will call you back until you tell it not to. 

Another feature I love is that you can choose different voices for your reminders. You can also choose Random so you will be surprised by which voice will be giving you the reminder. I think the variety is great for people with ADD / ADHD.  

Snoozester offers different pricing plans that start at $3.99 but there is also a FREE Trial. Snoozester gives you 10 FREE Credits to try the service. You don't even need to sign up with a credit card or give them any other payment info to try it for free.

You really have nothing to loose by trying out Snoozester. If you don't want to give them your phone number you could even use something like Google Voice.

Yes, I am currently a Snoozester user myself and I LOVE it!

Tara McGillicuddy

Community Leaders Wanted!

I need YOU to help me make Living with ADD a THRIVING support community for people with ADD / ADHD. Right now I am looking for a few dedicated people to help lead the way with me! If you are comfortable with technology, have 5 hours per month and have the desire to help others affected by ADD / ADHD then I'm looking for YOU to become a Living with ADD Community Leader.

What's in it for you? That's a great question!

In addition to feeling great because you are helping others, there are some perks to being a Community Leader! You will have full access to ALL of the Basic Sections of the ADDClasses.com Support Programs, The ADD Audio Audio Library and the Adult ADD Productivity Circle while you areaa Living with ADD Community Leader.

 Also, if you have your own online ADD / ADHD Support resources you will get some great exposure from me through my HUGE online ADD / ADHD Network. I will promote your resources through social media, ADHD Support Talk Radio and Email list and my other venues.

If you are interested in becoming a Living with ADD Community Leader please contact me by private message through the Living with ADD site by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday April 17, 2014.

When you contact me let me know:

• Your Weekly Availability
• What makes you an ADD / ADHD Community Leader
• What you would like to do for the Living with ADD site.

The Community Leader Position is open to:

• Adults with ADD / ADHD
• Parents of Children with ADD / ADHD
• ADD / ADHD Coaches
• Partners of Adults with ADD / ADHD
• Professional Organizers 
• ADD / ADHD Support Group Leaders
• ADD / ADHD Educators
• Mental Health Professionals
• Medical Professionals

I look forward to hearing from you!

Tara McGillicuddy

Productivity Secrets Free Teleseminar

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Time: 9:00pm – 10:00 pm EDT

Instructor: Tara McGillicuddy

 

During this 1 hour FREE Teleseminar, Adult ADD / ADHD Productivity Expert, Tara McGillicuddy will teach you the top Productivity Secrets for Adults with ADD / ADHD.  You will learn how to Conquer Procrastination,Minimize Distractions and Overcome Overwhelm.  Most important of all, you will learn how to move forward and GET STUFF DONE! Tara will also answer YOUR Productivity Questions during this Teleseminar.

Register now at ADDClasses.com

Watching the Words We Use

The Winter session of the Adult ADD Productivity Circle began this week. One of the rules I've set for the members is that they are not allowed to use the following words and terms:

• Need
• Must 
• Should 
• Have to 
• Can't

I even have the Group Coaching Chat Room set up to bleep out those words and phrases. Funny thing is that guess who is getting bleeped out the most!! Yes, you guessed it! It's me!

I am a firm believer that the words we use affect our actions. My intention is for members to replace the words and terms above with I Will and I am.  I am also becoming aware of my word own choices and am now becoming more mindful of when I use them.  

I wonder if there's an APP that will be bleep or zap me when I say them out loud? 

Adult ADD Productivity Circle

I am excited to announce that I am offering a brand online program for Adults with ADD / ADHD. The Adult ADD Productivity Circle is a 6 Week Online program that starts on February 10th.

Here's what you will get with the Adult ADD Productivity Circle:

• Group Accountability Coaching and Support from a Leading Adult ADD / ADHD Expert
• Access to 2.5+ Hours of Group Coaching and Support Per Week
• Answers to Your Productivity Questions from Tara
• Discounts on Tara’s Individual Coaching Services
• Motivation and Momentum from Fellow Circle Members
• BONUS Group Chat Sessions with Tara
• A Supportive Community of Like Minded People
• RESULTS: Increased Productivity and Success!

Space is limited and this program will sell out!

Learn more at: http://adultaddproductivity.com/

I hope to "see" you on February 10th!

Tara McGillicuddy

Stop Focusing on the Negative!

 It's really hard to do this! Everywhere we turn somebody or something is pointing out something negative. The funny thing is that the same people who tell us to focus on or strengths also feel the need let us know about negative news stories about ADD / ADHD. 

I for one have had it! I will not call attention to these news stories anymore! I respect my readers too much to do this to them. I will instead continue to help them find resources to actually help them improve their lives!

Tara McGillicuddy

Ask Tara Your ADD / ADHD Questions

I am really excited to let you all know about a great new resource that I am now offering. It's called Ask Tara. I will be answering YOUR Questions about ADD / ADHD over at the Living with ADD Forum. Oh and best of all Ask Tara is FREE!!

Simply post your question in the Ask Tara area of the Forum and I will provide you with my best answer! 

Questions will be answered with in 1 week of being posted. 

Answers may included but are not limited to:

• Tips
• Strategies
• Suggested Tools
• Suggested Resources
• Suggested Experts

Are You Realistic?

Last week I made blog post saying that I was going to write a blog post everyday during ADHD Awareness Month. Well, It's now Wednesday and ummm.... I haven't written since Saturday. I guess I wasn't too realistic with my expectations. I didn't take into consideration that I'd be fighting off a cold. I also forgot how much work coordinating the ADHD Awareness Expo was. 

Working as an ADHD Coach I know this is quite common for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Far too often we do not have realistic expectations. This can lead to problems like frustration and disappointment with ourselves. Instead of beating myself up about this, next time I will ask myself if my expectations are realistic.

ADHD Support Talk Radio

As some of you make have noticed, I've taken a bit of a break from ADHD Support Talk Radio. Don't worry I will be back soon with a fresh new format that I know you will love. In the mean time make sure you take a listen to the archives of our past shows. I was joined by some wonderful guests and we discussed some helpful topics. 

• Who were your favorite ADHD Support Talk Guests? 
• What Topics did you find the most helpful?
• What Topics would you like to have me cover in the future?

Thank you so much for all your support!

Tara McGillicuddy

Virtual AD/HD Conference

Have you heard about the Virtual AD/HD Conference? It’s an online event that I highly recommend.

The Virtual AD/HD Conference brings together adults with ADHD from all over the world, and empowers them with the information, tools, and resources needed to succeed. 

Best of all, this is an online event - there's no travel required!
 
The Virtual AD/HD Conference takes place October 7-10, and it’s a unique opportunity that allows you to:

·        Connect with top ADHD experts

·        Interact with other ADHD adults from around the globe

·        Master the information, skills, and tools that I need to successfully manage my ADHD… without ever leaving home!

The Virtual AD/HD Conference has been running for 6 years now, and this year that conference organizers have crafted an agenda of 8 “ADHD Master Classes” designed to help you:

• Get a thorough understanding of ADHD, and how it affects you
• Build the skills you need to successfully manage your ADHD
• Discover practical tips, tools, and resources that will make your life easier
• Understand and gain control of your emotional experience
• Improve your focus and memory
• Get organized in many areas of your life
• Improve your relationships
• Identify specific medical treatment options
• Gain control of your time
• Understand how your ADHD brain works
• Identify and utilize your strengths

Everyone who registers will have access to the live Master Classes, as well as downloadable recordings and materials. Plus, there is an attendee website that encourages you to interact with your peers to share experiences, ask questions, and discuss the presentations.

I think this online event is truly a great value. You can register for the Virtual AD/HD Conference or find HERE.

ADHD Awareness Month Blogathon

Since it's ADHD Awareness Month I have decided to write a blog post every day during the month of October. I've also decided to make it "official" and name it the ADHD Awareness Month Blogathon. I need your help with the ADHD Awareness Month Blogathon.

First - I could really use some ideas about what to blog about each day! If you have any ideas please comment on this blog post.

Second - I'd love for others get involved in the ADHD Awareness Month Blogathon. I challenge my readers to write their own ADD / ADHD blog posts during ADHD Awareness Month. If you don't have your own blog you can get your own for free over at http://livingwithadd.com/

Tara McGillicuddy

ADHD According to Zoe: The Real Deal on Relationships, Finding Your Focus, and Finding Your Keys

I want to let all my blog readers know about great a new book that has come out! It's called ADHD According to Zoe: The Real Deal on Relationships, Finding Your Focus, and Finding Your Keys by Zoe Kessler. Like the title says, this book is THE REAL DEAL. Zoe really tells it like it is and opens up in this book. In addition to candidly sharing her struggles of living as a woman with ADD, she also offers practical tips and strategies to other Women with ADHD. If you are woman with ADD / ADHD or trying to better understand women with ADD / ADHD, I highly reccomend adding this book to you ADD / ADHD Library.

Tara McGillicuddy

ADHD Awareness Month and You

Just in case you haven't been bombarded yet by the ADHD Awareness Month Emails, I'm here to let you know October is ADHD Awareness Month. A team of people in our community want to spread information about ADD / ADHD. That's great but they also want you, somebody personally affected by ADD / ADHD join them.

I'm speaking out to ask you to stop and think before you shout out to the world that you or a loved one has ADD / ADHD. I'm also asking to stop and think before you put your time and energy into planning an event or joining the ADHD Awareness Month Education Train! Stop and ask yourself if this is in YOUR best interest!

I take a bit of a different view on ADHD Awareness than some. Yes it's great that people have chosen educate the world about ADD / ADHD. However it's think it's also important that those personally affected by ADD / ADHD are aware of the different resources out there for ADD / ADHD.

This is why 3 year ago I created the Online ADHD Awareness Expo. I wanted to be able to share the wonderful resources that are out there to help people affected by ADD / ADHD. I hope that you will join me this year at the FREE Online ADHD Awareness Expo and that you will learn about some new resources to improve your life. 

Tara McGillicuddy