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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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