ADHD Triggers

ADHD Triggers

STRESS

Sustained anxiety decreases working memory performance, making it harder to retain new information and pay attention.

Approaching deadlines can cause anxiety, which in term leads to procrastination and the inability to focus on the work at hand, raising stress levels even more.

OVER-STIMULATION

Individuals with ADHD can experience sensory overload.  Over-stimulation makes it difficult for the brain to process what is going on.

TECHNOLOGY

Consistent stimulation from electronic devices may aggravate ADHD symptoms.  Excessive screen time harms the attention span directly, by encouraging us to cycle between multiple distractions rather than focusing on a single task.

CLUTTER

A messy home or office area could make some ADHD symptoms worse.

Piles of papers, books, laundry, or clothing are overstimulating and block you from getting anything done.

The ADHD Brain & Clutter

Disorganization & executive functioning issues lead to distractibility and difficulty focusing, planning and organizing.

Trying to organize becomes overwhelming.

Procrastination and avoiding organizing are easier.

Simple de-cluttering tips to help make your life easier:

1.Don’t be impulsive when buying things. Sleep on it.

2. Keep your surfaces bare.

3.Hang clothing as soon as you take it off - use hooks

4.Discard papers & magazines routinely

Study Skills

Lack of structure and the act of sitting down to study is extremely difficult for students with ADHD.

Be sure to have various places to study. One place might be a bedroom with a desk or a loft area with a desk, another could be the kitchen table, or the library. The key is to find a comfortable environment. Change up where you study.

Have a plan for which tasks need to be completed and when. Use a calendar to log your daily to-do list.

Make sure you have all the tools needed to study - paper, pen, pencil, notecards, highlighter.

Sit or stand to study - whatever works best for you.

Be in a quiet environment, use classical music as background noise, or use a noise cancellation devise.

Sensory Overload

Something I just read about was entitles “Coping with Sensory Overload.”

What is Sensory Overload?

When one or more of the 5 senses get flooded with information. The brain cannot process all the information coming in.

Individuals with ADHD can become so overwhelmed that they shut down avoiding certain social situations, becoming quiet and withdrawn, or leaving a social gathering.

ADHD

ADHD is a neurobiological condition.

ADHD students and adults have difficulty with Executive Functioning Skills.

The Executive Functioning Deficits impair the brain’s ability to regulate itself.

Students and adults with ADD or ADHD have difficulty with Executive Functioning Skills such as time management, organization, timeliness, lack of self-management, staying focused, structure & routines, planning, and follow through.

Coaching will help YOU manage these deficits.

I am Coach Sandi and I work with ADHD clients helping them take advantage of their gifts by providing Executive Functioning based o ADHD coaching for motivated high school and college students, adults and professionals who face challenges that can be managed through guidance and accountability.

Contact Coach Sandi at emc2org@mac.com to set up a free 15 minute consultation.

Virtual Coaching

Virtual Coaching is coaching done using FaceTime or Zoom or Skype. Virtual Coaching provides the same amenities and resources as coaching in person, and is equally as effective. It allows individuals to work with a coach in different cities across the United States, as well as, globally.

If you are looking to make changes in your life, hire a Coach today. e=mc2 organizing & coaching consultants provides you the opportunity to become more efficient with your time and to manage your papers, space, and possessions. Call or email to set up a free 15 minutes consultation to find out how you can make positive changes in your life.

ADHD Awareness Month

October is ADHD Awareness Month.  This is a good time to check your student's IEP and make sure it is in order.  Pull out the IEP and review the accommodations.  Contact the school and teachers to be sure accommodations are in place.  If the accommodations are not in place, ask for a meeting as soon as possible.  You want to do this at the elementary level, middle school, and high school.  If your son or daughter is in college, teach him or her how to be their own advocate.