ADHDProTips: Recent Episodes
David D. Nowell, Ph.D.
Avoid "attention residue" by laser-focusing on just one thing for 25 minutes. That's the challenge and promise of the Pomodoro Technique. In this podcast, we tweak the Pomodoro technique with "this one weird trick" involving Pandora internet radio. Check it out.
How to extend yourself into your client's or loved one's life to provide support at "points of performance" - using this cool gmail extension.
When we see regional variability in the prevalence of ADHD, how do we make sense of that?
Not sure whether you're ready to take on nutrition and sleep and exercise all at once? Good news: Jump in anywhere you can, because change in any area supports all the others!
What might you learn from collecting data about how you're actually spending your time?
What small steps can you make in 2015 to improve your health and relationships? What would 1 "just noticeable difference" look like?
Maximizing structure helps limit the frustration and disorganization of ADHD. And a "launching pad" is an easy way to add structure at home. Establish one in your "pad" today!
My kid can’t possibly have ADHD because he can play video games for 3 hours straight right? That’s the focus of this podcast, looking for the exceptions. "I'm always late for meetings!" But when are you NOT late? And what can we learn about these exceptions?
Making decisions literally fatigues your brain. Habits make our lives easier, saving time and mental energy. Here's how to develop a habit fast.
The frequency with which many of us check our Facebook and email messages may be unrelated to their actual importance and relevance to our core goals. Here are some tips for managing these potential distractions.
You don't have to have ADHD to love Evernote, but a lot of ADD coaches, and a lot of adults and students are big Evernote fans. In this podcast I'll provide a quick overview for how Evernote might help you in terms of organizing yourself, your time and your goals.
The ADHD couple can be a great partnership when you work around the challenges with these tips for the non-ADD partner.
Exercise for focus is different from exercise for fitness. Learn how to incorporate physical activity into your ADHD treatment plan.
Understand and manage your brain's 24-hour chemical cycle for better sleep and cognitive efficiency.