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If you have ADHD, or you live with someone who does, your lifestyles are probably quite different. One of you has a style that actually looks like clutter, and the other, having everything in its place or out of sight, just can't feel at home with the partner's visual style.
Those with ADHD need to focus on the point of performance, so to them, leaving a screwdriver on the counter, for example, is a good reminder for a task that needs to be done or stacks of mail to be handled. To the non-ADHD partner, however, it's just clutter. When the "reminders" get to be too much, they become a source of conflict in the relationship.
While you can't change another person, you can negotiate for change. It's important to remember that you both have legitimate needs, but you need to co-design an environment for both your styles to co-exist. If you can relate to this scenario, please read my blog post, "Are Your Reminders Annoying?" www.digcoaching.com/are-your-reminders-annoying/
Warmly,
Jeff Copper
ADHD and Attention Coach
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ADHD & Insights: Here's the Thing About Emotions
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia. The two talk about what emotions are, how they view emotions, and the underlying truths and dynamics of emotions that can sometimes be deceiving to those with ADHD. The purpose of this show is to help listeners gain objective self-awareness of emotional dysregulation to become empowered to better manage emotions. If you struggle with emotions and ADHD, this is a show you won't want to miss. http://tobtr.com/12211270
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ADHD & Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
Been diagnosed with ADHD? Does the diagnosis fit? In other words, based on what you are told about ADHD, is that your experience? If so, are you familiar with sluggish cognitive tempo or its new name, cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS)? In October 2014, we reported on the discovery of a new disorder. It seems many diagnosed with inattentive ADHD could actually have a different disorder called sluggish cognitive tempo. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Joseph (Joey) Fredrick (https://cincinnatichildrens.org/service/c/adhd). Since our last review of the topic, things have progressed a bit. This episode will update our understanding of CDS, give evidence to validate this newly identified condition, and educate you about the differences between ADHD and CDS to help you better manage your condition if you might actually have something different from ADHD. http://tobtr.com/12221516
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ADHD and Productivity: Does Convenience Have You Hypnotized
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with productivity? Could part of the problem be you're falling into the trap of convenience? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his insights about how convenience is not always productive. In fact, due to executive functioning challenges, often what is convenient is actually unproductive. Jeff will also share examples of this concept. If you struggle with productivity and have executive functioning challenges, this is a show you won't want to miss. http://tobtr.com/12222856
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ADHD: How Senses Can Be Distracting
Many people with ADHD are sensitive to their senses. This can include being sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, and other sensory stimuli. Those with ADHD may also have difficulty filtering out background noise and may be easily distracted by their environment. To provide more insight, we are re-releasing our interview with Laura who shares what’s it’s like for her and lets us in on ideas she has put in place to help manage her environment. If you have ADHD with hypersensitivity, join us for Laura’s real-life experience. http://tobtr.com/12227443
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ADHD, Self-Awareness and Life: What You Need to Know
ADHD isn’t so much a deficit of attention but rather an executive function impairment. Self-awareness is an executive function. ADHD or not, self-awareness is highly correlated with success in life. Clearly, it is a big deal and something you should pay attention to. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) takes an in-depth look at self-awareness. He highlights its importance and its challenges, identifies other executive functions that conflict with it, and talks about the obvious realities invisible to most. In the end, you can’t manage anything you are not aware of; thus, if you have no awareness around awareness, it is hard to manage. Bottom line? If you have ADHD, this is a must for you. http://tobtr.com/12229395
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ADHD a Gift? Let's Be Careful
Got ADHD? Do you feel like it's a superpower, a gift? Do you advertise this to the world? In this video, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) acknowledges the value of looking at ADHD in a positive light. Yet, you must be careful. By advertising this to the public, it can create some real challenges for yourself and other people in the ADHD world. In this video, Jeff encourages you to consider the positive side of what's going on, but to be wary of how this could negatively impact your world and the plight of the ADHD community. https://youtu.be/JC8-h-VD3ao
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ADHD Awareness, Self-Awareness, and Emotional Self-Awareness
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with self-regulation? Do you struggle with self-regulation even if you don’t have ADHD? In this video, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a personal experience to illuminate awareness, self-awareness, and emotional self-regulation. He talks about gaining self-awareness to restrain your emotions. His objective is to give you an understanding of what this means so that you may be able to mirror it. If you struggle in this area, this is a video you won't want to miss. https://youtu.be/4dDx0RnBe0c
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ADHD: Why We Don't Do Things
Got ADHD? Are there things that you're not getting done? Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and honestly wondered why? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares three legitimate reasons he finds that people don't do things. Why is it important to understand this? Watch this video to find out. https://youtu.be/deXLaMEeko0
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ADHD and Owning It
Got ADHD? Do you blame your problems on it? What's the impact of this on your mindset and how others perceive you? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his thoughts about people blaming things on their ADHD. If you find yourself blaming your ADHD, this is a video worth watching. https://youtu.be/zn2fCEJOr04
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ADHD & Mindsets: "Getting" It
Got ADHD? Ever ponder the idea of stepping into a mindset? Put differently, how is your mind set up to think? Can you manage some ADD situations if you shift your mindset? In this episode of Attention Talk Video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Griffin Rouse (https://centerforlivingwellwithadhd.org) on the power of the mindset and Griffin's personal experience stepping into and managing mindsets and his ADHD. If you are trying to manage your ADHD, this video reveals a concept that could help you. Please watch. https://youtu.be/rFcozas6vg0
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