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Who Is Motivated to Do Taxes?
Motivation isn’t what you should do. It's what you actually do. If you find yourself rearranging your sock drawer instead of doing your taxes, it isn't because you are not motivated; it’s because you are more motivated to rearrange your sock drawer. If your intention is to do your taxes, the trick is to change your environment to make doing your taxes easier or more interesting.
You might consider doing it with someone else. Some time ago, I coached a guy who was four years late on his taxes. He bought a keg, had a caterer bring some food, and played music while his friends helped him do his taxes. In the end, he said it was a blast!
Read the article to learn some story examples and get your motivation Aha! [Read More]
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"I’m a Recovering Perfectionist – Want to Join Me?"
by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC
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So, I'm a recovering perfectionist.
Every day I make the effort to redefine success in terms that make sense for my family, and myself.
- I remind my husband that a 90 is still an A when he judges his own performance too harshly.
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I encourage my dyslexic daughter to be thrilled with a B on a Lit paper.
- And I own my mistakes vocally and forgive myself…a lot.
That's what I call success!
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If you can relate to this scenario, please read the full article by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Master Certified Coach, for insight on managing the challenges of parenting complex children based on the theory that failure is as excellent a teacher as success: "I'm a Recovering Perfectionist -- Want to Join Me?"
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ADHD Coaching and AI: The Present and the Future
ADHD hasn't changed but technology has. Artificial intelligence is a tool that can learn, make decisions, and be powerful. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coaches Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Roger Dewitt (https://adhdcoachnyc.com/) discuss Roger's fascination with AI, his way of stumbling into experts, and the development of an ADHD coaching clone that has been amazing. They talk about the advantages and disadvantages of AI coaching clones, reflect on the present, and speculate on the future. If you have ADHD and are the curious sort, this is a show you won't want to miss. http://tobtr.com/12366407
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A Cognitive Ergonomics Look at ADHD
ADHD is a neuro-biological condition that is often also defined as an executive functioning impairment. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with Master Coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) to discuss ADHD from a rather mechanical, engineering perspective. There's an old saying: You can impact change when you understand what's going on underneath. This episode will look at ADHD as a problem-solving impairment, and explore its relationship with emotions and the automatic brain. It promises to illuminate insights about what underlies ADHD, insights that might seem unfamiliar, but logically, make sense in managing ADHD. If you've struggled to find what works, this is a show you won't want to miss. http://tobtr.com/12374109
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ADHD: Information Versus Insights
Got ADHD? Do you forage for information on the Internet? Do you search for insights to make things easier to manage? Most importantly, do you understand the difference between ADHD information and ADHD insights? If you really want things to improve, what should you be looking for? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Master Coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com). As they share information, wisdom, and insights around ADHD, they explain the distinction between how the brain processes information and insight and applies that understanding to ADHD management. They also talk about the value of instincts over insights. This episode will shed light on essential decisions about how to move forward with ADHD as it offers you insights on your insights. http://tobtr.com/12374122
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Managing ADHD and Birth Control
ADHD can be quite different for women than it is for men. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach and ADDiva Linda Roggli (https://addiva.net/) about how ADHD manifests differently in women. The interview isn't intended to give medical advice, but rather to educate women about hormones, menstrual cycles, birth control, and menopause to empower you to have an educated conversation with your physician or OB/GYN about managing your expectations around ADHD as efficiently as possible. If you’re a woman with ADHD or are impacted by a female with ADHD, this show will have insights you'll need to know. http://tobtr.com/12374125
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How Do You Radically Embrace ADHD Without Shame?
You have ADHD. Do you struggle? You find systems that don't work, feel shame, and engage in negative self-thought. Are you told that you should accept yourself, that you shouldn't talk negatively about yourself? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coaches Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Nikki Kinzer (https://takecontroladhd.com) talk about Nikki's book, embracing radical acceptance, and letting go of shame and rejection sensitivity dysphoria. Jeff will talk about Dr. Russell Barkley's executive function construct and how self-awareness and self-regulation are mutually conflicting executive functions that make it difficult to accept your ADHD. Nikki and Jeff also discuss the process of acceptance—the ubiquitous process that happens inside everyone. The idea is to help you understand what the process is that you're going through so you can embrace it and accelerate the journey. If you struggle with ADHD, this is a show you can't miss. http://tobtr.com/12374140
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ADHD and the Distinction Between Simple and Easy Tasks
Understanding the distinction between simple and easy tasks could totally change the way you manage your ADHD. Simple tasks are not always easy for people with ADHD. Do you realize that you're actually putting off many things that you determine to be simple? If you're putting them off, isn't it self-evident that it's actually hard? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) makes the distinction between simple and easy to reveal insights about what looks simple that might surprise you. In the end, if you determine something to be simple and you're not doing it, maybe you're not giving it the respect it deserves. If you're stuck, watch this video for insights: https://youtu.be/8ENRD2Jgluo
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ADHD: Lots of Ideas and Goals But Not Executing! Are you Blinded by Ambition?
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with focus? When you say focus, what are you really talking about? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about what focus really is and what the underlying impairment is. The idea here is what's obvious depends on what you're paying attention to. If you're concentrating on focus as the issue, you might not be paying attention to resolving the underlying cause. The bottom line is, if you have focus issues, this is a video you won't want to miss. https://youtu.be/AtDrRw2tEyY
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5 Ways to Change People's Minds and Influence Others Effectively
Got ADHD? Are you hypnotized by the narrative on social media? The focus on finding tips and strategies to work? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) differentiates between the narrative and the reality to help you get insight to self-regulate and search for what can help you in the real world. If you struggle with ADHD, is it that you struggle with it or struggle with the narrative? Watch for insights. https://youtu.be/9jBLj2diWIU
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ADHD Focuses on Strategies and Tools Without Addressing the Underlying Problems
Got ADHD? Have you noticed that most of the things you struggle with have a few characteristics? First, you struggle with things that are boring. But more importantly, you struggle with anything that is multifaceted and ambiguous. How does this relate to ADHD? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) illuminates the challenge by focusing and defining ADHD as a thinking impairment in context. Explore the complex relationship between ADHD and intelligence. Is ADHD truly a thinking impairment, or does it merely present unique challenges that can be misunderstood as a lack of intelligence? https://youtu.be/BDK34m0AfmE
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The ADHD Brain in Isolation | Why ADHD Symptoms Worsen in Isolation
If you've got ADHD, certainly you have a lot of challenges. Have you noticed that your ADHD symptoms got worse when you moved from college to a place of your own? When your kids moved out of the house? After you got a divorce? When you started working from home? In this video, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares some insights about what's going on in the ADHD brain and explains why it can be a challenge working or living in isolation. https://youtu.be/z27t9IMcthw
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