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CoachingReliably Improving PerformancePerforming doesn't have to feel like a lonely pursuit. You have agreed, or arranged to have a moment in which other Starting a Plan for Your WeekMaking decisions about how to use our limited time and energy often means choosing among those projects that feel most urgent, finishing long-postponed tasks or planning for future success; planning almost always gets put aside. Concentration is a Problem for EveryoneEveryone is challenged by the number of distractions that fill our worlds all day long. These challenges to our concentration and focus are particularly demanding for those with ADHD, but they are present and difficult for everyone. The Honey Wins Again!“It’s easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar.” It would be surprising if you didn’t agree with that old saying, yet very few of us practice its advice in our daily lives. Well, researchers have proven once again that positive feedback is in fact more powerful than negative criticism at “catching” positive behavior change.
Frustrating Co-workers?How did you read that title? You have frustrating co-workers, or that you frustrate your co-workers? Task Management SystemsA simple system that remembers tasks and appointments for you and reminds you of what you need to do will increase the odds that you’ll follow through on what you’ve agreed to. I’m not talking about just a To-Do List; a true system goes beyond a list of items and recognizes that follow through will only happen if you don’t have to remember what needs doing, and you will be reminded about when it needs doing.
Feeling it's Time for ChangeChange happens gradually. So, if you’re feeling like it’s time to change, celebrate the beginning of a process. Creating change in yourself is a campaign that starts with recognizing a pull within yourself toward something new or away from something familiar. What hook will get you thinking about change? Your too-tight pants might bring the idea to your attention. Puffing your way up a flight of stairs is hard to completely ignore. Losing a large client interrupts the bliss. Feeling burned out suggests something is off. Having your spouse discouraged with you is a strong clue.
ADHD ContractorsThe major ice storm that hit New England last week brought a large oak-tree limb down on our roof. We were lucky that the heavy butt end trailed as it fell over 20 feet, but the dozens of smaller branches, which led the way down and cushioned the blow to the roof over our bedroom, punctured the rubber membrane in over 35 places; rain poured in and we scrambled to get buckets into the attic to stem the flow and minimize the damage. Hyping ADHD Coaching ServicesI find it distressing to see ADHD coaching services pitched on line as though there is a magic formula for success. Coaching is a balance between building a respectful trusting relationship and having a good collection of techniques that can be modified to suit an individual’s personality.
Getting Lost in TechnologyMy wife got a new mini-computer today. As I am the less technology challenged I went about getting it ready for her to use. An hour later I realized I had gotten lost in the new toy. 
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s can clearly observe the scope of your skill and the depth of your preparation. When the time comes there will be no way to hide without losing something precious - pride, dreams, respect.