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Wednesday, Mar 3, 2021
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Get Outside Everyday

Photo by Erik Brolin on Unsplash The first thing that I do every single day is using the washroom. The second thing that I do is get outside and move around. I have found no better way to start my day then to get outside. It doesn't matter if it's 20°C of -20°C outside, getting outside is great for for

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Adult ADHD SymptomsExecutive FunctionPsychology

ADHD Is Neurological Not Intellectual

Something that I like to tell people is that ADHD is a neurological disorder that impacts the ability to learn, executive function, short term memory; and is not an intellectual disorder. In fact, their is still a lot of debate over if any link even exists between ADHD and intelligence. Several studies1 2 have shown little correlation between ADHD and

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Adult ADHD SymptomsExecutive Function

ADHD and Video Games (aka Free Dopamine)

The allure of video games can be confusing for some, and that can become even more confusing when you see someone with ADHD who is so completely and utterly enamored in a video game to the point where they appear to be managing their game better then they are managing their own life. I've played video games my entire life

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Adult ADHD SymptomsGetting Things Done

ADHD and Perfectionism

What My Ice Rink Taught Me About Being Imperfect I'm currently building an outdoor ice rink in my backyard. It's winter here in Canada so the weather has been cold enough, but we've had some unseasonably warm weather that has lead to some rain. Here's the thing. I'm not using an approach that many would consider, "easy". Instead of using

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Exercise

Get Outside Everyday

By JustinMarch 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Adult ADHD SymptomsExecutive FunctionPsychology

ADHD Is Neurological Not Intellectual

By JustinFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021
Adult ADHD SymptomsExecutive Function

ADHD and Video Games (aka Free Dopamine)

By JustinFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 2021
Adult ADHD SymptomsGetting Things Done

ADHD and Perfectionism

By JustinFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Get Outside Everyday

JustinMarch 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Exercise

The first thing that I do every single day is using the washroom. The second thing that I do is get outside and move around. I have found no better way to start my day then to get outside. It doesn’t matter if it’s 20°C of -20°C outside, getting outside […]

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Executive Functioning Wheel

ADHD Is Neurological Not Intellectual

JustinFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021
Adult ADHD Symptoms / Executive Function / Psychology

Something that I like to tell people is that ADHD is a neurological disorder that impacts the ability to learn, executive function, short term memory; and is not an intellectual disorder. In fact, their is still a lot of debate over if any link even exists between ADHD and intelligence. […]

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Video Game Controller

ADHD and Video Games (aka Free Dopamine)

JustinFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 2021
Adult ADHD Symptoms / Executive Function

The allure of video games can be confusing for some, and that can become even more confusing when you see someone with ADHD who is so completely and utterly enamored in a video game to the point where they appear to be managing their game better then they are managing […]

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Justin's Outdoor Rink on February 2nd, 3rd and 10th

ADHD and Perfectionism

JustinFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021
Adult ADHD Symptoms / Getting Things Done

What My Ice Rink Taught Me About Being Imperfect I’m currently building an outdoor ice rink in my backyard. It’s winter here in Canada so the weather has been cold enough, but we’ve had some unseasonably warm weather that has lead to some rain. Here’s the thing. I’m not using […]

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How Perspective Helps With Adult ADHD and Judgement

JustinFebruary 9, 2021February 9, 2021
Adult ADHD Symptoms / Executive Function

For an adult with ADHD, judgement is a major issue in multiple facets of our lives. Many of us can also suffer from some form of rejection sensitivity at one point of our lives or another. Sometimes that rejection sensitivity comes from the fact that we are feeling judged by […]

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The word "Focus", unfocused.

ADHD and Focus

JustinFebruary 2, 2021February 9, 2021
Adult ADHD Symptoms / Executive Function

It can be pretty difficult for a neurotypical individual to understand how those of us with ADHD can’t just focus when we absolutely should (work, school, etc…). A neurotypical brain can connect A to B to C to D, and understands that A may be tough, but then we’ll get […]

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Bell Let's Talk

Bell Let’s Talk Day – January 28th, 2021

JustinJanuary 28, 2021February 9, 2021
Mental Health

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate 5c for every text, tweet, retweet, and Facebook post that meets the requirements. Here is how you can get started earning donations for Bell Let’s Talk day. This is a great opportunity to reach out to family and friends, even if it’s […]

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Perfect in lights

My ADHD is… Perfection

JustinDecember 17, 2020December 17, 2020
ADHD News and Resources / My ADHD is...

I do everything as perfectly as I can. EVERYTHING. But, that is only when I’m capable of starting and/or finishing the task. Imagine, dozens of uncompleted, yet perfectly executed projects, but, not wanting to complete any of them. My brain wants it perfect because it’s order in the chaos, but […]

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Girl on Chair

This is ADHD. This is MY ADHD.

JustinDecember 17, 2020February 11, 2021
My ADHD

ADHD is simultaneously my greatest gift, and my biggest difficulty. The highs that my brain allows me to experience are pretty extraordinary, but the lows and some of the places that it can also take me, can be daunting and difficult to navigate. Everyday brings new challenges and new adventures […]

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