The ADHD Creative: Recent Episodes
Mark & Patti Clifford
Want to know what it's like living with ADHD? Then you tuned into the right podcast. We give you honest and personal experiences living with ADHD for over 80 years between Patti and myself.
Not much to say. The title speaks for itself as well as the show. Listen in and send me your thoughts.
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A listener commented about having a short fuse and how it affects learning and moving forward. So I tried to answer that comment the best way I know. Listen in for my answer.
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Your mental health has a lot to do with your ADHD. Listen in for how I feel mental health affects our ADHD
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There are days when intensity drives our ADHD. Today I had one and I tell you about it on the show today. How about you? Have you had an intense day when your ADHD can’t be kept in check?
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Do you have secrets that help you deal with ADHD moments? I do, and share them with you today. Listen in for more.
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I thought I should start talking about daily creative thinking. A deeper dive into my brain working, unless that sounds boring? I’m throwing some ideas out there for you to think about.
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The melding of creativity was always a fun aspect of ADHD for me. I could take music and art to understand math or science. Then again I might use colors to understand history or math. I hated math, but I was good at it. I love writing/english, but I was told I wrote as I spoke. That could be an issue in the future the teacher said until one day he came to hear me speak and said don’t ever change what you do.
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Writer’s Block and Creative Block are things that happen to the best of us at some point. I was asked the other day about how I deal with creative block so here we go. Listen in for more on my numerous ways to get out of a block or hopefully get out of it. For more answers write your questions to me on Spotify. Or you can write me at Mark Clifford
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Do you think creativity is or can be overrated? Listen in for more.
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Is it really a crisis? It depends on the person and when and how it happens. I’ve had more than my share and have lived through them. I shouldn’t sound so dramatic, but sometimes I end up with a migraine that just wasn’t worth the crisis. Listen in for more.
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We all have those negative days where it seems like there is no way out. Everyone around us urging us to be positive, but we can’t seem to find something positive to think about. My take is this, find something that brought you positive vibes in the past and use it to move forward. Listen for more detail.
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The number of ideas that are generated in a day with the ADHD brain is off the wall. It’s like a giant jigsaw puzzle we have to work on for the day. It’s whether we finish it or not. It doesn’t matter as long as we continue to create and create more.
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It was a rambling kind of day. I hope you enjoyed the show. I meant what I said about helping and am always here.
Thank you for listening. Mark Clifford
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Explaining ADHD can get crazy. The responses are even crazier. Listen in for som of my responses in the past.
As always, thanks for listening and supporting the podcast.
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It’s a great Monday so to speak. Tune in and listen to the events.
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Thought I’d give you the weekend to ponder some thoughts. Enjoy the weekend!
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I have my own philosophy as to why I was gifted with this gift or force from above. I believe many have at one time or another questioned why they were given this gift. Then again maybe it’s only me.
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exciting moments create possibilities that we can capitalize on. What you need to remember is the center of all possibilities is what you need to fuel them all.
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It’s something we once in a while take for granted, but mechanics play an important part in wiring with ADHD. Listen in for the scoop.
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Sometimes things take a while to be discovered. For the longest time, I’ve been trying to get back into journaling with no success. IT isn’t that I can’t do it, I just don’t want to do it for many reasons. Then yesterday while looking over my episodes on Spotify I realized I have been journaling for the past few years by podcasting. Amazing things happen when you let ADHD enhance your creative thinking.
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Today I talk about all the days of the week and how they work out! Listen in!
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Have you found that as you get older you get better at procrastinating? I am trying to figure that out right now. I don’t know if it came on over time, or I’ve just gotten better at it now that I’m older.
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These are guidelines. I don’t agree with them all, but you’ll understand why after listening. Also, make sure to check out the newsletter at The ADHD Creative. Sign up for more interesting information.
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There were a few people who differed with my opinion about ADHD and it being a learning disability. Of course, my comments are my opinion, not the opinion of many, but I still go with my take on things. Also wanted to touch base on ADHD and seniors after hearing from a listener who is a senior.
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I’ve been doing a lot of reading about neurodivergent and neurodiversity and I keep reading that people feel ADHD is a learning disability. When I was a kid and my parents sat me down to explain ADHD or Hyperkinetic disorder as it was called back then they told me that I had an enhancement to learning due to Hyper Kinetic not a disability. They explaining anyone who stated I had a learning disability had the disability, not me. Listen in.
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Sign up here for the newsletter: The ADHD Creative. It's free and who knows, you may even enjoy it! I did a little background for new listeners, hope you don't mind? We've been getting new listeners daily and I thought it was time to give them some background.
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Somtimes, crossing the finish line is either a no-go or a must-go. With Autism it is usually a must-go for me, but with ADHD factoring in, it can sometimes be very difficult to cross the line. Listen in for more.
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Dumb question? I was speaking with some other ADHD listeners and that question came up so I thought I would talk about it today. How do you do ADHD daily?
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I did more reading and more investigating after last week’s talk on Chapt GPT and creativity. Listen in for what I have to say.
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Sorry about Monday, it was my Birthday and there was a bunch of negative crap going on, but I worked it out. Listen in for how and why I did what I did as well as some tips on using visualization.
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Sometimes I wake up and my mind is all over the place with changes I should make. Listen in for changes I was thinking about.
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I’m a fan of AI and then again I’m not. It all depends on how you use it. What are your thoughts? Write to me at Mark Clifford or comment on Spotify.
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Happy Belated Father’s Day! Happy Juneteenth! Happy Monday, and let’s get this show started.
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Remember Billy Joel’s song It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me? Well no matter what it’s still ADHD to me!
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Is that a weird question? Maybe, but I’m just wondering how different your Wednesday routines are compared to your Monday routines.
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Everyone has a. Monday Morning Routine that differs from other mornings, or at least I believe so. I know I do. What’s yours? I describe mine in the podcast today.
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I have ADHD nightmares. Some of them come with ADHD others are designed by me. Do you have the same? Mark Clifford
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That’s correct, it’s a cloudy day here in Fresno, but it’s a great one. Let’s dive into the podcast. Come on, hurry up before you miss the show.
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I just wanted to update you about a schedule change for this week. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Jimmy Buffett has a song that made a great deal of sense to me when I first heard it titled Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. For me using visualization to help with anxiety and those trying creative moments living with ADHD, things were easier to deal with the first time I heard that song. It reminded me of my visualization techniques only in real life. I loved the ocean or, for that matter, any body of water that made me feel good. Living in New York City, I also loved just taking long walks. I would get out of the office and walk, sometimes longer than expected, so I could reach the Hudson river. I needed the water to calm me down. Changes in Latitudes or Longitudes worked for me. Try it.
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Do you love Monday mornings? I know I do, no matter how crappy I feel. It's Monday, and time to kick things off in a new week. I usually awake Monday to new ideas and the need to make them happen. How about you?
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I find cooking to be my oasis when dealing with my ADHD. I can keep complete control about 90% of the time when cooking or baking, of course, there are times when neither one works. Listen in for more.
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The holidays are upon us, and it's time for shopping. I'm talking about significant food and other items shopping. It's when you need lists, after lists, after lists to keep everything organized. Or maybe, like me, you don't use an index but need a list or want a list. Whatever, it's holiday time in the world, and your ADHD is on point.
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We can be driving, mowing the lawn, or gardening; it doesn't matter; there are distractions around us. It could be a street sign or someone on the corner making gestures. It could be a dog or cat; it doesn't matter. Whatever it is, it's a distraction. It can happen at work in your office or even in your home office. Distractions are there for us to deal with.
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Today it's about anxiety, frustration, ADHD, working, living, yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and everything else I can think of. Listen in.
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I'm not one to think about my topics for the show until I start the show. I do that because I like spontaneity or improv, so to speak. I think it's my best creative attribute in my life. I can't do show notes or an outline. I sound funnier than I do without notes. So take it from me this is my creative ability. I think I'll stick with it for now.
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Do you have a warning sign before stress hits you? I get in a rut creatively. I start to feel anxiety and stress building up in the back of my brain, so I try to do something to keep it at bay. How do you deal with events like this, or do you even have issues with stress?
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Without even realizing it, you set goals daily. You even use all five categories for goals, Personal, Business, Health, Finance, and Family, that I've mentioned in the past and today. The big picture is that you're doing this automatically without having to sit and write things down. Amazing. Look back at the past few days and realize where you set goals without thinking about and be proud of yourself.
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Have you ever heard the term Mishegoss? If not, you'll be hearing it in great detail over the coming weeks when we talk about ADHD, creativity, and living. It's a term I grew up with and believed in when speaking or writing about ADHD. So tune in and enjoy the ride.
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Life and everything that’s thrown at us can be exhausting and confusing sometimes. Then again when you have ADHD, it can be confusing all the time. That’s why we need to sit back every once in a while and take inventory of what we missed just to see where we are at in life. Listen in for more.
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Everyone has good days and bad. Some of us put numbers on those days, while others chose to use colors or something else to define those days. It doesn't matter how you define those days as long as you do that to know when you are the most creative and then capitalize on that day. Spread the creativity on your best days, and hold back on the not-so-great days. Just knowing your levels is fantastic. Listen in for more.
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You can eat comfort food or try something that makes you feel good when getting through a tense moment or a stressful day at work. Whether you have ADHD or not, we all need a comfort thingy to make it through. Even when breaking a bad habit, it helps to have a comfortable thing to go to instead of a good habit. Listen in for more detail.
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Is there a dark side or downside to ADHD? I wouldn't call it a dark side or downside. It's more like an ultra-creative side. By that, I mean when so much creativity enters your brain at once, and you can't figure it out, frustration becomes the answer. You may even buildup some anxiety or go as far as being depressed. Too much creativity can hurt, but you don't want to lose all that creativity.
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Goal setting isn't always fun but can help with ADHD and life. You don't have to have ADHD to set goals. Setting goals is suitable for anyone; how you define your goals and set them up makes it work. Listen in for more.
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Today's podcast, as always, is a personal recollection of things that I went through when first diagnosed. I did add another story today, though, that very much opened my eyes to ADHD and what a gift it is. Listen in for more.
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The creative process is about flow—the flow of ideas, designs, and more. Movement, angles, thoughts, concerns, everything, and anything you can think of that have to do with the creative process can be disrupted by one adverse news story, and we have to deal with that.
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I wanted to discuss plans for the videos I post on the NewsBreak app. I'm considering expanding the videos, including video reviews of local restaurants that we dine at, to go along with the written reviews I do on the same app. Currently, most of the videos are cooking videos, but I believe there's room for reviews. So. we're going to see what happens.
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Mondays are usually a hard day to get creative, but sometimes it could be the best day of the week to be creative. Your brain is full of ideas from the weekend, and you need to unload them right then and there. Well, here's your chance to be creative as heck!
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Commitment is a strange thing. It was a significant event when I committed to ADHD and accepted it for what it could do for me. That commitment changed my entire attitude about living with ADHD. If you haven't committed yet, maybe it's the time!
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Brown noise seems to be a thing for people with ADHD. I'm going to do more research on this, and I'll fill you in with what I find out on Friday. Today I also talked more about the class I am thinking of running on this podcast. Listen in for more details.
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A therapist once told me to listen to my brain and body every morning before anything else. I thought they were nuts, but to this day, I listen to my brain and body and then move on. Listen for more.
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I didn't need to intrude today to get this out there, but I felt the need to do this today. It was on my mind, and I didn't want to forget what I wanted to say. Who knows what I would've said if I had waited until tomorrow? Again sorry for the intrusion.
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I taught this class years ago to brokers, salespeople, and homemakers. To me, this class is for everyone, everyone who has ever thought about getting a coach. Everyone who needs a little kick in the butt every once in a while, and this class will do that for you. Stay tuned for more.
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I ended up talking about everything under the sun today. From brain freeze to brain blockage to speaking block to everything goofed up. In the end, I needed to ramble.
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Accepting ADHD isn't the easiest, but it is doable. It may take time, but it'll happen. Sometimes you don't have to do anything; other times, you'll have to work at it, but it'll happen.
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Adapting, like change, comes around once in a while, and we either accept it or reject it.
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I'm working on a possible new newsletter called It's All Mishegoss. I give more detail on the podcast, but I'm in the beginning stages of doing a first an outline of what and where I want to go with it. Stay tuned for more. It should be interesting.
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Just about everything we do in life, we practice. We practice to be better or to understand. You may call it studying, but it's practice when you come right down to it. We practice living with ADHD, and we practice living without ADHD. It doesn't matter whether you have ADHD or not, we practice what we do. We practice what we hear, speak and get involved in. Practice makes perfect!
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News is all around us, and we can't escape it. Whether it's the radio, papers, TV, or friends, we hear things and want more so we can move on. Sometimes, we don't get what we need to clear it from our brain, and it keeps coming back to us. It haunts us in some cases. Listen in as I talk more about this issue.
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Did you listen to the podcast before you answered? What was your answer? Listening is a lost skill, art, and creative talent that we should be working on achieving if we don't have it. It isn't something that comes to you like a gift. You need to learn and nurture it so it becomes your go-to skill before anything else.
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I've been thinking about doing this pop-up podcast more often, but I haven't started them until today. I figured since I brag about this podcast being something that follows my workflow, I thought you should be in on it as it flows or doesn't! So let me know on this one at markjohn1@mac.com or click here, Mark.
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I didn't have a great deal to talk about at the moment. I'm on my way out the door for an appointment, but I did want you to know about something I found out this weekend. Listen in for more and think about what I have to say.
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I'm not an expert on creativity. Nor am I an expert on the creation and control of creativity within us, but I do know how it's affected me and where I plan on going with it and growing with it.
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Not much to say here in writing that hasn't been said in today's podcast, except listen to this podcast all the way through. You may be inspired a little!
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We've been over this a gazillion times, and here I am again going over it once more. We are creative artists. We can do whatever we want to do and be creative at doing it. The Art of You is discovering that artist within. Discover that person today.
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My Fridays almost always bring on anxiety. I keep thinking about the weekend and what's going on rather than getting work done. Who wants to work on a Friday when you plan a great weekend? I want you to think about your Friday no matter what day it falls on and see if the same happens to you. There's nothing wrong with it. It's just a thing!
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Have you ever asked yourself these questions about life, work, or anything else? I do this exercise whenever I have an idea. I take my time and do a sort of inventory of myself using these questions to make a good decision. Maybe not the best decision, but something I can live with. Here
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I am working on two podcast ideas, one old and one new. I spent the weekend working through the basics, and now it's time to outline both and see what may work. I could use your help with both since you m might decide to listen to both at some point. Drop me a line at Mark & Patti now!
Aging is great. You not only learn new things, but you also teach those things to a younger generation. There is so much to teach and learn these days that it could keep you up around the clock to get it done. Just remember you need time to relax and decompress.
Do you ever have one of those days where nothing seems to go right? I had one yesterday, and lately, I've been having many bad days affecting the podcast. That's what I'm talking about today!
We don't have to qualify our ADHD, OCD, or other issues we deal with. All we have to qualify is our life and what makes it great. It may sound easy, but it isn't always that way. The thing is we need to remember we don't have to qualify the issues we deal with in life, just our life in general.
Expectations, either from within or from someone on the outside, are issues we deal with daily people can have high expectations of you finishing a project or meeting a deadline, but in reality, it's impossible, and we know it. We need to figure out how we deal with saying no or moving forward.
Telling someone you have ADHD can be either a good experience or a very horrible experience. Over 60+ years, I've been through both. I've heard funny reactions to concerned reactions. I've been cheered on, and some felt pitty. Needless to say, I've heard about all of what you would expect, so listen in to hear a few, and we'll continue on Monday
Here's the email address for you to write in and tell us your stories. We're looking forward to hearing from you. Please write to us at Mark & Patti.
Today I wanted to reinforce the idea discussion from the other day about what you want to be vs. what you want to do. Either way, you can do whatever with ADHD. Don't let anyone tell you you can never be that or do that with ADHD. That's bull!
I think everyone at one time or another has been asked, what do you want to be when you grow up? It comes with the territory of being a kid, right! I was asked that repeatedly over the years by everyone, then one day, I was asked, what do you want to do in the future? I was perplexed, to say the least. I figured what I wanted to be was the same as what I wanted to do. I learned differently over the years.
I touched a little more on life with and without ADHD today. Hopefully, giving you more to consider over the weekend. Let me know at Mark & Patti
I don't know how my life would have turned out without ADHD. Being diagnosed at a young age, I didn't have time to live a life without ADHD. Maybe you did? I don't know when everyone listening was diagnosed with ADHD, but if you were diagnosed at an older age, you might have had a life without it. So think about what it was like before and now. It's an exciting thought for today, I think.
I read a great deal, and most of the time, the articles don't interest me, nor do I figure them into my podcast, but today this one hit me differently. It seemed to make sense for many reasons, and I talk about them in today's podcast. Listen in.
DelPaggio's Cucina is where the cooking videos hang out. Check them out this weekend if you have a little time and subscribe. Today I'm covering a bunch of thoughts for you to think about. Make sure you do some thinking about where you do your best thinking.
Sometimes I'm at a loss for words and topics. It doesn't happen often, but it does. I had a topic today that I wasn't sure I wanted to talk about, but it felt like it was the right time to do so. Given that I do this show without knowing the ages of listeners, I worry about age-related topics. Then I remember that most of my stuff can be for any age. I brought that up today when I thought about what I would tell my younger self if I could about living with ADHD. A Topic I'll be talking more about in the coming shows.
So maybe I'm being corny! Perhaps I'm being naive. Either way, I believe a dream can come true. It's better to build the ground floor in the event the dream does come through than start from scratch when it's time and lose the momentum that's already going.
Creativity isn't just being an artist or musician. It isn't just being a singer or dancer. Creativity is that and more. Being a CPA can be creative, but you have to see it that way. Being a salesperson is creative if you define it that way. Creativity is an amazing thing that we should define at some point in our lives.
There's dress for success. There's dressing to go out. There's dressing for work and play, and of course, dressing for sleep, but is there dressing for ADHD? I know that when I get dressed in more than PJs to get to work on my day I feel more creative. I don't know the reason why, but I feel better. I feel like I'm ready to get to work even though I'm retired. I mean I still want to do a podcast or shoot a video and that's work, but it really isn't to me. It's fun stuff that I get to do now that I'm retired so why do I feel the need to be dressed to do that?
I see coaches as a valuable waste of our time and theirs. I don't believe in wasting my time or someone else's. Why should I go to a coach when I can do it myself? It's just knowing how to coach myself. It isn't that difficult being we are an expert in ourselves. No one is a better expert than us, right!
Last week, I spoke with someone when I was at a loss for the correct word. It happened when the other person or I said something that triggered that dormant thought from weeks ago. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it causes some serious havoc, but they happen, and we have to roll with the punches. Listen in for more.
I've been reading about some podcasters who are producing shows with white noise as their podcast. That's it just white noise all the time. I know white noise is helpful and I've used it for going to sleep, but as a writing aid or problem-solving aid, it doesn't work for me. I need my music and I pick what music I need for the moment. How about you? Let me know your thoughts here.
Support from friends, family and even enemies once in a while is something we want and need. It may be for something easy or hard, but we like that support, don't we? We look for it when it isn't there, after having it for so long. We miss it. We long for it, and we want it. We need to know that even without the support we expect, we can do what we set out to do. It may be harder without our support, but it is possible. Try it sometime.
Here I go thinking again!!! I'm trying to think of a course for ADHD that doesn't teach but gets a message across. It could be based on the podcasts for background, but I'm not sure where to go from there. I will be talking a great deal about this idea, so be ready and hit me up with your thoughts at mark&patti. Thanks in advance for your help.
Creativity is a gift, and when you have ADHD, I believe we get an overabundance of creativity flowing through our brains. Sometimes it flows a little too fast, and other times, it just doesn't flow at all, but you can be assured at some point in the day that you will get overflowed with creativity, so be ready!
Sorry about yesterday. My attention was concentrated on stuff around here. I organized the desk and fixed an issue with my computer, which took up more time than I figured. Then I dealt with News Break and my site Del Paggio's Cucina (click on the name to check out the site). It was just one of those days. But I'm here to tell you about it, and more listen in now.
The beginning of the beginning. A thought-searching adventure that may end up being nothing or something huge. It all comes down to the perception of others and more about how I present the idea. I will need to be highly visual in my presentation, so you'll be getting the inside take on the presentation as it develops.
Death and taxes are real, as they say. You can't hide or run away from either. However, you could run away from taxes if you found a country that won't extradite you back to the US. Anyway, ideas come quickly, and many times we procrastinate. Why? A dream is a project waiting to happen. It's waiting for you to make it happen by posting it out there. By investing in it either with your heart and soul or money if you have it. We often wait to start or share our dream, and then, due to an act of God, we can't do that. I say do that now. Make that dream you had this morning or whenever it happened.
Today is one of those days where I need to talk about ideas in my brain. There are only two, but they are central to everything I am working on right now. It seems monumental to start a pizza task, but I believe it's doable with the right people. So listen in and let me know.
I get ideas almost every night, but many of them are forgettable. The great idea I had at around 2-3 am is gone and forgotten by the time I wake up. I know I had an idea, but the idea is lost. Then there are the nights like last night where the thought stays with me. Then I need to get it out of my head and down on paper if it lasts that long, which I did today and also on here.
Dilemmas are crazy. If it's your dilemma, it's your problem, but what happens then if it's someone else's dilemma and you're brought into it? Does it become yours just because, or maybe you take a very personal stake in it, or is it your just because? I was in that position this weekend so listen to my thoughts.
I know some of you will think this isn't funny, but for me, it is. The joke is on me each time these events happen. You would think I would know how to deal with these moments, but you'll get an idea of my thoughts if you listen in. It isn't that I don't know how to deal with them. I don't because I am so confident I'll remember. Listen in for more.
Change is always good. It's not always easy to make changes, but once in a while it's needed and it's time to change. Patti and I are in that time frame right now. It has nothing to do with this podcast as of now. It has to do with other things going on and I talk a little about them in today's podcast. Here's the link I promised: Del Paggio's Cucina
ADHD is hard enough on us, but it can get more challenging when it comes to relationships with family, friends, and even enemies. It's usually in the comments behind our backs that it gets more challenging to deal with. I know I can handle it when someone confronts me about my ADHD, but when they do it behind my back, it gets to me, and that's when I find the urge to deal with it then and there. How do you feel?
I love doing this podcast. It helps me get centered with my life and everything going on. Since you're a listener, I spend a great deal of time, actually all of the time, talking about myself. Aren't you tired of that? For me, it's therapeutic, but what about you? Don't you want something different? Do you want to stop talking about my stuff? Do you want me to shut the podcast down? Has it gone on too long? I'm open to your suggestions, so hit me up at markjohn1@mac.com or click here.
I don't get it. In fact, I don't want to get it. Every day I hear of more mental health issues being attributed to ADHD, and it bothers me that all of these issues can be lumped together. I guess anything is possible, but when did it become okay to keep stockpiling this stuff together. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know at markjohn1@mac.com or click here.
There are no special tricks or tips when dealing with the ups and downs of ADHD. It's all about you and how you need to deal with them as they come up. The good thing is you have it within yourselves to deal with those emotions and come out for the better. Take the time to invest in your ADHD, it'll be worth it in the end.
I brought this up today because I see this issue as a world issue. I'll bet many adults/parents are having the same issue our daughter is having with her kids and their homework. For me, it's a personal issue that I feel others are going through also. So that makes it a world issue. So how do you handle it when the kids refuse to do homework?
As you know, this podcast is all about ADHD, and it's entirely about how I work things out with ADHD. I also talk about Patti and how she works out her thoughts with ADHD, but I tend to stick to my working thoughts since I know them better. The one thing I haven't talked about is current events and how they affect my ADHD and possibly yours. So for the following few podcasts, we're going to tackle some current events and their effect on us. Here's our address: markjohn1@mac.com. Write and let us know your thoughts!!!
I'm not too fond of drugs. I don't think ADHD always warrants taking drugs even though Doctors state the drugs are safe. I took them for one-year years ago, and at the end of the year, I was a zombie. My parents took me off them, and I've never been on them since. That doesn't mean some people need them. Today's drugs are better than the ones from years ago but don't think they aren't mind-altering.
I've concluded that I live and work in a disorganized, organized world. That's what works for me. As disorganized as I am, I am very organized in that disorganized world. How about you? Let us know at Mark & Patti.
I admit I am a disorganized person in many things I do, especially when food shopping. I love the thrill of the hunt, as I call it, when shopping aisle to aisle with no plan in mind. I may have a list, but my organization is anything but organized when it comes to food shopping.
There is no right or wrong way of explaining ADHD to someone. It's all up to us how we want to explain and what we want to get that person to understand. I haven't come up with just one explanation. I have many depending on the person and the situation. How about you? Mark & Patti
I hope you don't mind, but I needed to do more rambling today about another idea. I'm thinking of taking the podcast to video also. IT would be on YouTube and still on your favorite podcast player for audio. Let me know you're thoughts. Write me at Mark & Patti
Yes, as always, I need your help! I talked about the new food podcast I'm planning and gave you a taste of what it might be like. I'm working on shooting 2 videos today, and I talked about each one in hopes you can let me know how they sound. Thanks in advance. Write to us at Mark & Patti,or if that doesn't work, use markjohn1@mac.com
I wasn't sure what I was going to talk about today, and then when I sat down, this thought came over me and I knew I had to get the idea and the mechanics out. That's the easiest way I know how to take an idea in this ADHD brain of mine and make it real and doable. Listen in for more.
I had this thought all weekend that wouldn't go away. I don't get them that often, but when I do, I look for ADHD to break me away, but in this case, it didn't happen. Has that ever happened to you, and what did you do about it? I'm looking for answers for ways to delete that negative thought. I'm going to write about it, but I don't know if it'll help? Listen in for more.
The system. The big thing that exists in the world that many of us are part of. I feel I'm part of the system regarding my ADHD, diabetes, heart disease, and post-polio. There's nothing wrong with that, up to a point, and that's what I'm talking about today.
I woke up with a bunch of thoughts and questions. I used my circling/spiraling technique to see if it works with these ideas. But, listen in if you're up to some ramblings for the day!
I didn't know how I would feel about this, but so far, after three days, I enjoyed it. Listen in for more insight and write to let me know if you decide to give it a shot. Mark & Patti
I follow a guy named Austin Kleon. He's a writer, newsletter publisher, and podcast host. today's newsletter had a post in it that hit me due to the picture. I explain about it in today's podcast so I'm not going to ore you with written words. Listen in and see what you think. Any questions, just hit me up at Mark & Patti.
How about you? Are you good at timing a comment or getting in the middle of an argument? I know for a fact I jump into a fire sometimes without thinking of the repercussions of my comment. I throw caution to the wind and speak my mind. Is that right or wrong? I feel it depends on the situation and what your goal is. Your thoughts would be cool! Mark & Patti
Stress is all around us. It can happen in the morning over coffee or later after or during dinner. Sometimes it happens when we don't want it to, but it does. Stress isn't good for our brain health, physical or emotional health, and not good for our brain cells. So what do we do about it? Time to listen in!
If you don’t ramble now maybe you should. I have this thought that we should ramble often and whenever we feel the need. I feel it brings everything together for us. Whether you have ADHD or not rambling is good for the soul, mind, heart, and emotions. So don’t be afraid of rambling. fWBoC83DqCrgRV1SYocg
Have you ever thought of philosophy about your life and your life with ADHD? Years ago, I was asked to separate the two and come up with my philosophy for both. It didn't matter if it was the same for both; the therapist just wanted to hear what I had to say. Listen in for the results and let us know your philosophy. Mark and Patti.
Fear is a real thing, and it's something we shouldn't be afraid to deal with in our lives. Fear can play a role in all aspects of our lives, but it's how we deal with it that's important. Avoiding our fears is the worst thing we can do. We need to confront, accept and deal with our fears in our own way.
It isn't just Mondays. It happens each day that priorities take precedent over our creative thinking. We live and breathe creativity, but life dictates that priorities come first. Is that a bad thing? Of course not; that's life. It's just a hurdle in our day, and it's something not to lose sleep over.
When I'm hacking like this, podcasting isn't the best place for me to chat. I wanted to fill you in on a little of what is going on, and I promise to be back Monday in full throttle, or at least I hope.
There are no easy answers. Be cautious if someone tells you that they can help you stop negative thoughts. Yes, there are tricks out there, but they don't always work for you as they do for the other person. I've said this a bunch of times, we are individuals, and we need to find our way of fixing ourselves. Books and experts can help give ideas, but in the end, it is up to us to heal ourselves.
Okay, so this sounds crazy and undoable, but I'm here to tell you it isn't as undoable as you may think. It might be a little crazy, but it'san excellent exercise for you and others who don't understand what it's like living with ADHD. So I'm challenging you to give this exercise a try. Don't give up if it seems impossible. I'll give you hints over the following few podcasts to help you along or email Patti and me here.
I can honestly say I am great at conning myself into thinking I will remember that great idea I had at 3:31 in the morning on a Thursday. I will completely believe in myself that I will remember that thought later in the day. Of course, it's a con most of the time because with ADHD, there is so much going on in that brain of mine that that great idea flew out the window, and unless another thing like a video or blog post happens to trigger that idea again, it's gone for good. At least most of the time. Does that make it a bad thing? Nope. It's just like with ADHD.
Therapists are a dime a dozen, but listeners are rare, and every day I thank the boss for listeners like you. If it wasn't for you, I don't know where I would be. You may not have known that you are my therapist. That's okay, you know now, and again I thank you. Talking or podcasting is my therapy, and if it weren't for you guys, I wouldn't be here. Thanks. See you soon!
Some days I should record later than earlier. Today, for example, I was more excited than ever to record the podcast, and the flow of thoughts was exciting. Even my delivery timing seemed to be better than early mornings. I don't know; maybe this is a great time to record. Then again, maybe not. I hope you enjoy the show.
I decided that it was a great day to make chili for, I believe, the 4th or 5th time. It's still an experiment in the making, and if we make it through the weekend, I'll let you know how it was on Monday. Please keep your fingers crossed. I may even give you the recipe if it is a hit. If not, then use yours or a better one on the web.
Years ago, a friend told me that making resolutions for the New Year was a waste of time. I didn't believe him and continued on making resolutions and usually not completing them. When he asked me one yea how far I had gotten with my resolution, I told him the truth, and he just laughed and said: "See, I told you so." That's when I listened to his idea of revolutions—tiny battles leading to a big battle that you are now ready for.
Last year at this time, I had quit podcasting, thinking my time had passed. Then some great emails came my way asking for my return and to continue doing what I was doing. I was helping some with their lives, which made me feel good and changed my wrong decision to quit. I started up again, and here we are in 2022, moving full steam ahead. I can't wait to see what this year brings. Thank you for listening all of last year!
Today I was inspired by Patti to do what I enjoy. Who or what inspires you daily? As for me, I was down and semi-lost with thoughts of doing nothing until after the 19th, when surgery is planned. After talking with Patti this morning, she gave me the attitude to do what makes me happy and not think about what's coming. So here I am.
There are some things going on which I may talk about at a later date, but for now, I'll be taking a little longer break than expected, or at least I may. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do, but listen in for more information.
I don't know about you, but for me, it's the isolation of the bathroom that works in giving my brain some creative thoughts. It can be while showering or, well, you get the picture. Then it's the bedroom for those early morning thoughts that won't let me sleep. They always seem to haunt me around 3:00 am the witching hour, according to some. I think they're right!
We all want to be successful. To be honest, right now, everyone in the world is successful in their own way, no matter what you did. You could be a janitor, artist, writer, or whatever; you are successful. Just that thought you had this morning before you left the house or when you woke up makes you successful. Keep it up!
So you're out shopping, and you go into one of the big department stores and come out with nothing. It happens more than you know. It isn't that you aren't ready to shop; it's just you haven't used your creativity for shopping. It does take some creativity to go shopping during the holidays, and in some cases, you need to be more creative than ever right now.
Sorry about missing yesterday; I explained in the podcast what transpired. Anyway, I couldn't let the ween end without talking to you guys one more time. Sorry to intrude on your weekend, but I needed to get these things out of my brain. Thanks for listening.
They say change is good. I tend to agree up to a point. If I make changes that I feel are good for others, I have to know I'll like those changes; otherwise, I won't follow through. In most cases, change is good. It's how we adapt to the changes that count. Listen in for my take on change and life and me.
Yup! I'm full of s*, no, not that. I'm full of ideas this morning after doing some serious thinking yesterday. Before I forget which I will, here's the link to A Food Above. Subscribe now for the last few weeks to get Holiday recipe ideas, including some of my own favorites. Also, I would like to hear from you regarding the idea for the new podcast About Yesterday! I'm going to work on an idea for the logo today. Let us know. Mark & Patti!
It was time to talk about this topic. It isn't to talk about or answer, but it's something that has been on my mind and the mind of some listeners. Depression is a real thing, and it can alter everything in your life and business. The thing is, there is no easy fix for it. It takes time and work, and it's up to us to make it work. We can get help, but it's still up to us.
Presentations can be tedious, especially if it's about numbers instead of products. We almost always talk numbers, even when about a product or a possible change you're thinking about. But what if we spoke creatively instead. Imagine the outcome? Creativity changes everything. Give it a try.
Nothing is easy, and when it comes to being creative, especially for me, it definitely isn't as easy as I make it sound. I have ideas and then more ideas on top of those ideas, but with those ideas come questions I need answers for. That's where you come into play. Hit me up at Mark & Patti after hearing what I need on today's podcast.
How was your weekend? It was pretty creative for Patti and me, and I wanted to share some thoughts with you about being creative differently. Listen in for the details. Also here's the link to the new website. Check it out.
I enjoy it when things come together. My issues with New Break have been resolved even better than I expected, and my creativity level today is way up there in life. I see the light better on the cooking club idea, and I want you to all hear about it and let me know your thoughts. You're all part of this idea, don't ever forget that.
I'm in full venting mode today. My ADHD creativity is on high alert, and I'm ready for battle. Have you ever had one of those days? I'm having one today, and I'm voicing my dissatisfaction with an app I write for. Sorry for the venting, but I needed to get it out!
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That's the new website I'm talking about on the podcast today. If you have a moment today or in the next few days, take a few and check it out and please let us know what you think. Soon you'll be able to reach me via the website.
Last year if you were a listener to the original podcast ADHD! It's All Mishegoss. I did a special holiday podcast on tips and tricks to get through shopping, cooking, visiting, and more. Right after the holidays, I closed the podcast down, and after some requests, I restarted the podcast. The thing is, more of those old episodes aren't around. So we're kicking off a new holiday special. Listen in.
That's the fun of an unedited podcast. You get to hear everything I'm doing while attempting to record the podcast. Dogs are barking or begging for treats like today. Fighter jets doing flyovers three times a week. Construction going on outside and everything else you can think of is included free of charge with the podcast. THat's what not edited gives you.
I get these days quite often. It seems as I get older, I'm getting more days like this. Maybe it's my brain, or maybe it has nothing to do with my brain? Perhaps I'm losing brain cells due to stress? Either way, we all get days like this, and there are tricks to help. You just have to find your trick.
I've never had an issue with my ADHD and "Daylight Saving Time," but I know some that do, and if you're one of those, we're like to know what issue you have. Just shoot us an email at Mark & Patti.
As for the ramblings, on went on about the cooking club idea and that as of now, it's a go, and I have most of it worked out, but there are a few details I need to work out when it comes to the cooking part. Listen in for the details I am working on. Maybe you'll have a few ideas? I'm listening.
Our newsletter is essential to us. It's part of our daily life, and for me, it's something I pride myself in getting together for readers Monday through Friday. I would never publish something that isn't worthwhile, but in the same breath, what do you do when there isn't anything useful, and you know people are waiting. That's where the creative roadblock struck today. Let us know what you think at Mark & Patti.
There is a silver lining to bad days and today was a bad day, but I found my silver lining in recording and publishing this podcast. Thanks to everyone who is listening and hanging in there while I complain. The thing is, there are days like this all the time, and we need to find our way of getting out of them. I did today by this podcast. Thanks!
I thought about this topic last night, and I decided that I would write an article about this topic on Vocal, the site I have written on lately. Then I decided to talk about it first on the podcast to get my brain in the right frame of mind. So that's what you have today—Creativity on Creativity.
I remembered to upload today. I uploaded the other two days last night, so they are there. Sorry for the screw-up! Today it's all about thanks. Even though we're not in November yet, the month of giving thanks, I wanted to reach out today, the end of this month, so we can kick off November ahead of things. Make sure to write to me with ideas for next year's content at Mark & Patti!.
It happens. It's bound to happen where two or more ADHD people will be in a room and strike up a conversation. Maybe you don't have ADHD, and you walk in on this conversation, and bam, it hits you like a ton of bricks. You feel closed in, claustrophobic, pinned against the wall. The thing is, all it is are some ADHD folks talking and airing their ideas. To you, though, it's a hot mess. What you need to know is it will all work out for the best.
We're back, and it's a Tuesday. Sorry for missing yesterday, but after a visit to the dentist and a bunch of novocaine being administered, I was all mumbles until late in the evening. Even then, I wasn't up to recording or anything else. But it's another day of creativity, and we're back with some ideas, thoughts, and ramblings I could use your help with. Please write to us at Mark & Patti and let us know what you'd like to see in the future. Have a great Tuesday.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do math, writing, music, art, or reading. They may also throw at you that you can't speak in front of a large group. Don't listen to them or to anyone that tells you that. You can do anything you want and do it well. You are creative. You have the ability to astound others all the time. That's right all the time, not just once in your lifetime, but each and every day. So go and do it right now!
I kept thinking about what to talk about today, and nothing was coming to mind until ADHD got creative and threw this one idea to me that I should talk about. So today, without further adieu, I give you Wednesday Ramblings!
I left that for you to answer. If you didn't see it above, I said, "There comes a time in everyone's life..." It's up to you to complete my thought. I don't have any idea where that would lead you or me, but it's something to start the creative process of cooking. Get to being creative.
That's it. Simple and to the point. Keep Practicing. I heard that for years from music teachers to teachers in school and even my shrink when it came to my visualizations exercises for my ADHD. Keep Practicing. I keep hearing it over and over. To this day, I still practice; I still hear the voices and listen to them. So Keep practicing. If you listen to this podcast and get nothing else from me talking, you can take this to the bank; Keep Practicing.
I'm ragging on coaching today, but it all ties into understanding your creative mind. No one needs to tell you how to be creative. No one has that right except for you. You're already creative, it's just a matter of figuring out how to use that creativity, and you don't need a coach telling you how to be creative. They can give you ideas and suggestions, but they can't tell you.,
Fall is in the air here in Fresno today. It's 68 degrees, and as a former east coaster, I love it. I had a lot to blab about today with the book on my mind and a new idea for a cooking club. Sorry if these things don't interest you, but I'm hoping the thought and creativity behind all of it will. Listen in and let me know your thoughts. Email us at Mark & Patti Clifford.
I'm thinking today about writing a book or maybe a very long article about living with ADHD for the past 60 years. I want to cover the failures, success, regrets, acceptance, and the best things that have happened since I was diagnosed with this gift. It'll probably be a very long book if I do write something.
I want to be creative. I don't want anything stopping me from being creative. I can do whatever they say I can't do living with ADHD because I can create the best way to do it. Nothing can stop me. This is what should go through your head all the time and especially when others tell you or you hear others state "if you have ADHD you can't do that." I say BULLSH*!
Yes! We changed our name after some long and profound soul searching. We think it fits better with our goal of getting you to shine with your creativity all the time. I'm always bragging bout being creative, so now it's time to put that idea into action in a more positive way. What's better than this podcast?
While my creative side was flowing, I decided to record this podcast to give you more insight into my creative thinking and how things could work. Nothing says it will stay this way. Nothing says it's a good idea. It's all in my brain right now, and I'm releasing it on you.
This morning started great. The thing is, it's still going great while I recorded the podcast and still going strong as I type this. Wouldn't it be great to have every day start and end like this? Sometimes it happens that way, and I just love those days. How about you?
Last night was fantastic for Patti and me. First, Patti and I want to thank the brothers and sisters of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity at Fresno State. They invited Patti and me, and we had a great evening. So many great questions and thoughts were running around the room last night, and we did our best to answer and talk about them all. Although, as usual, I spoke too long and most likely put a few students to sleep, that wasn't my intention. We hope everyone there had as much fun as we did, and we would enjoy being invited back. Heck, we have more to say!
Coaching and coaches are two things that bother me for several reasons. First off, I see coaching as a tool for others. I want to be able to coach a person so that they can be their coach. I believe everyone can coach themselves. They just have to learn how. It takes some understanding to get there, but it's possible. I've done it for some in the past. What I don't agree with is the business side of coaching. It's like a therapist. They want to help you, but only so far. They need you to keep coming back so they can stay in business. Coaching and coaches are the same things. There is no business without you, so they give you only what they want, not what you need. Listen to today's podcast for my take on this business and the people who are in it.
Our brains are amazing, aren't they? We can have 100 ideas and concepts running around our brain, and if we take the time, we can talk, elaborate, justify, and conceptualize each of them altogether. Then again, maybe we break them down one at a time, but we can do it. ADHD is a fantastic thing. It lets us see into more than we thought. We can think about more thoughts at one time than most others. What's truly amazing is it's something we don't always realize is we can help others do the same. We can help those who don't have ADHD but have rambling thoughts and don't know how to handle them. WE CAN HELP!
I put excuses into two categories: fact and Fiction. I have never been at a loss for excuses especially living with ADHD. They seem to float around above my head all day for me to pick one when I need it. Just like a bad habit, it's there for the taken. Amazing how excuses work. The thing is, we take advantage of our excuses and live with the aftermath. What if we chose not to?
I think being organized is a good thing. I also think it's overrated. For some organization is key to serving their day while others fly by the seat of their pants and do fine. I go with flying by the seat of my pants. It helps me with my ADHD, and I still get through my Monday or any day just fine. How about you?
I thought I'd ramble today about success, life in general, and ADHD. I didn't really have anything planned for today, and when I grabbed the mic, all I could think of was that it was a great day to ramble. So I rambled.
I know you've been told by someone in your life one time or another to count to 10 and then speak. I know I have, and I can never make it to 10. I might reach 5 or so, but that' about it. I can't concentrate on one thing for the count to 10. I can't calm down when counting to 10 because while counting, I'm thinking of a dozen other things that are upsetting me either to do with the issue or another issue going on. Sayings have a weird effect on people with ADHD. How about you?
TGIF, traditionally on a Friday, can now be celebrated on a Tuesday, Thursday, or any day that is scheduled as your Friday. A change that has happened over the years. I don't know when it happened, but it did, and over time we've adapted. Some are better at it than others. I remember the old days when a Friday was a Friday and a Sunday was a Sunday. Now the only thing that still keeps Sunday a Sunday in some sense is church and football. Amazing. Have you adapted to all of these changes?
Is there a difference between speaking to an audience rather than speaking with an audience? You bet there is and it does make a difference at the end of the day. Speaking to an audience is great in building your reputation as an expert in a field. It also places you on top as the expert in the room so to speak on whatever topic you're speaking about. But speaking to an audience instead of speaking with an audience can turn on you. Don't you want the audience to like you? Don't you want them to listen and learn? Making them part of your speech or presentation is so important and it's the easiest and heartwarming thing to do.
Quitting is part of life and business. It doesn't matter that we quit as long as we know inside it was the right decision at the right time. YOu may regret quitting over time, but when you did quit, it was right, and you need to remember that. As long as you decide for the right reasons that affect you and others, there is nothing to regret; move forward.
The other day I did the entire podcast about quitting and why you shouldn't. Then a day later, I was on the verge of calling it quits for several things I'm working on, including this podcast. There are days when quitting is the easiest way out. It can relieve your depression, if only for a minute or two, because after you quit and think it's all going to be okay, you think about what you just did and decide to bring it back. I've been there too many times to count. HIt me up with your thoughts at Mark & Patti!
Quitting is easy. It's fast. It's life-changing, and it's doable. However, what you have to consider is, is it the right time and reason to quit? Those two questions should be first to consider. Time and Reason! If you've done everything you can to make an idea successful in the time you've allotted been given, and it isn't, then that answers time. It's the reason you come up with for quitting that makes the final decision in my book. Time is just that time. The reason is more about self and interest. Listen in for more.
Not everyone is perfect, and I am so far from perfect I can't even begin to explain that. I can talk a good game, but I'm probably one of the best when it comes to goofing up. I can't believe I forgot to upload two, not one, but two podcasts. I fixed that, and now you have some catching up to do, so get listening and let me know stuff. Write to us at Mark & Patti.
Going into crisis mode with ADHD can be confusing, depressing, and make you anxious. Mainly this all happens because of our creativity and our ADHD. Think about it for a minute. When one crisis starts, your ADHD will be glad to add a few more crises to add excitement to your life. Not that you need more excitement at that point, but what the heck, ADHD figures you can handle it. That's the time to do some thinking. Listen in to what I try and do, and maybe it'll help. If not, let me know, and I can give you some other tips. Write to me at Mark and Patti
I needed the break. I needed the opportunity not to think of one creative thing. Being at home all the time is kind of like being at work 24 hours a day, seven days a week for an entire year or more. There is no end any longer. But, taking a day or two or more if possible is the best thing possible, especially if you let everything go. Don't feel guilty; just let go and live.
Today is full of anticipation and frustrations. It isn't always this way on a Friday, but it is when we're planning to go away for a day or two. Whether we're leaving on a Sunday or any day a couple of days before shipping out gives me anxiety. It could be about work or the dogs. Maybe it's about bills that I know need to be paid before going to bills that will come in when we return home. Whatever it may be, it's frustrating.
That's right, it's Wednesday, humpday, and things around here are going that way. They aren't finished yet, but they are so close I can taste them. The thing is, ADHD is getting in my way, and I need to do something about it, which I did by talking to you guys today. Thanks for listening. I always appreciate our time. Take care and make things happen!
Today I'm ranting and rambling about the podcast, my environment, my ADHD, and what I need to do and get to keep going like this. Where do I go from here, I keep asking myself. I need your help. Truly I do. Write to me about what you like or hate about this podcast so I can make it better. Just drop me a line here, Mark & Patti.
I like Monday,s no matter what other say. I get all wound up with things I want to do and accomplish that day and the rest of the week. How do you cope with Mondays? Do you have a certain ritual or routine you follow or think about? Let us know by emailing Mark & Patti.
Friday's always gets me excited. Not that I don't have enough time to myself, but I am always thinking of ways to make the weekend more enjoyable and it takes all day Friday to come up with stuff. This Friday is special because of the weekend. This Sunday is the publication of our pop-up newsletter about food called A Food Above. Click that link and subscribe for the best in summer recipes for a very limited time. Once the summer is over so isn't the newsletter. The next time it'll be back is during the holidays. Yes, this is a promotional thing, but what the heck.
This year unlike many years prior, I am going to prepare myself for the stuff coming up. Stuff like school starting, holidays and family meals, and dealing with issues within the family to make the holidays happy. I know it sounds crazy to talk about this now, but this is the time to refresh your brain. Maybe even do a brain dump, so you're ready for what's coming. I'm just thinking about this now because I decided to be ready this year for what's about to come.
Habits versus routines. I've been asked what the difference is? Surprisingly there is a difference, and it's in your best interest to figure out your habits and routines. Then figure out their differences and how they affect your day and life. It may take a little bit to figure out the differences, but it'll all make sense when you do.
ADHD can get a little in the way when we have to fight the heat of the day. It doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen to me, and I have found that refreshing my mind, body, and emotional feeling with something cold and enjoyable will help get things back on track. Give it a try if you're having one of those ADHD HEATED moments.
When doubt happens, it's how you make your next move that counts the most. You can either stay in doubt and fall back or check it off and move forward. It's not up to anyone but you. Listen in for more on my thoughts on doubt.
For example, there are days, like today, where I want to podcast, but I don't want to podcast. So hang onto your seatsI'm portesting today! I feel I have nothing to offer, so I bother you with mundane ramblings, but then there is the time when I am full of ideas, feeling and want to get them out like today. seats. I'm protesting
I have to write a post in one shot. I can't start and then stop and walk away, only to come back to it later with more thoughts. I need to sit down, type, and never stop until it's finished. I use Grammarly for spell-checking and grammar issues, but other than that, I don't edit either. I write the way I do a podcast. Listen in for more.
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Sometimes you never think of how your actions will affect others until after the fact. That's the case with me not recording on Monday. It wasn't a holiday in the true sense of the word. Sunday was the holiday, and I don't record on Sunday, so I took advantage and enjoyed the day, but it did make me think. Listen in for my thoughts.
A breather day, as I call it. Or you could call it a break in the habit. Whatever you want to call it, it's needed when you're in a funk or your thinking is lacking clarity and imagination. I get in those moods every so often, like yesterday. So I took a breather day, and it worked. Listen in for more.
No matter what day your humpday falls on, it can cause anxiety in your quest to get thru all of work and get to the weekend of bliss. But getting there is and can be a pain in the butt. THere is no easy way to do it. It's better to accept, make changes, and adapt as best as you can. It will work out in the end.
Over the weekend, my mind was on an idea about teaching the fundamentals of ADHD. In some ways, this podcast is a lesson in itself of the fundamentals I've come to know and use over the years. I don't teach per se on the podcast, but I do talk a lot about what I do. Would a more structured class on fundamentals be worthwhile, or should I keep doing what I do now? Let us know. Email us here: Mark & Patti.
I hear people all the time calling their work garbage. Whether it's a podcast or a blog, people out there believe that their creative efforts are garbage. There is nothing further from the truth. Believe me because a long time ago, I felt the same way. Even now, there are days when I feel I published garbage, either here on the podcast or on News Break, where I write local stories. Then I recall my father's words. Listen in for more.
Success comes easy for some and hard for others, but I know that everyone who does become successful does the same thing. They work hard. Nothing is easy. It isn't as easy as hearing, "do these 4 things in the morning before 6 am like Richard Branson, and you'll be successful also." It doesn't work that way, and even he'll tell you that. Listen in for more.
I don't particularly like missing a day. It drives me nuts and causes anxiety later in the day, but granddaughters needing their Papa always comes first, and that was what happened yesterday. That little emergency, though, gave me the thoughts to talk about today. I hope you enjoy the podcast?
A reader of our newsletter California Mishegoss mentioned in an email he was an ultramarathoner. That to me is the ultimate of getting clarity. I know for me back when I was younger skating was the key to clarity. Not just regular ice skating either. IT would have to be speed skating or hockey skating/practice. That gave me clarity. Swimming in the ocean worked pretty well also. I had all of that living back east. In Fresno, I use mental and emotional stuff for clarity. How about you?
I remember the day I went to the Doctor's to be checked out like it was yesterday. He didn't say much to me only asked me a ton of questions and talked to my parents behind closed doors. The doors opened and my Dad came out and said come in here. My Dad told the Doctor to tell me what he just told them. The Doctor kind of hesitated, but then said I had Hyperkinetic Impulse Disorder. What the heck did I know, I was 6. Listen in for the rest of the story.
I don't know about you, but Monday mornings can be more stressful than any other morning, but for some reason, my ADHD keeps me thinking and moving on a Monday morning and totally out of the blue. It's about my brain and how it works throughout the night and early morning. How about you?
Everyone out there has the force within to coach themselves. Everyone can do better for themselves than any coach in the world, but you need to find the force within to make that happen.
I've dealt with depression for a long time—different levels and extremes. I don't know the technical terms or care to know them. I know I get depressed, and I have to deal with it as it happens. I've been to the edge and back, and all I can say is there is hope for everyone.
I don't know about you, but I love Mondays. I get inspired by Mondays. I want others to feel the same positive vibes I have, so their Monday kicks off great. So listen in for some positive vibes.
I bet you're thinking this is corny, or I've lost my marbles. Maybe I have, but I have a lot of experience in not getting what I want and adapting to make things happen. I even have gone to the point where I don't get what I want or need, but somehow I made things happen. Listen in for more.
Success, your success to be exact, is dependant upon what you define for yourself as success. Don't compare your success to others because you are your own person.
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Once in a while, we need to refresh the body and, more importantly, our brains. This was one of those times. It wasn't that long, though, and we're back with ramblings on listening and presentation skills.
The greatest skill to have other than being able to speak is being great at listening. It isn't an easy skill to master, especially for us with ADHD, but once we learn to be better at listening, the world opens more doors than we could ever expect. Try it some time.
It always comes down to content when wondering about a podcast. We, Patti, and I are always wondering if our show informative? Are our listeners getting anything out of our talks or mine? I don't listen to the shows after recording them, but Patti does, and she lets me know her thoughts on the topics I covered and if I did a good job. I always stress about those conversations.
So I'm asking you to help us with comments, suggestions, and feel free to critique!
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Hey there, and welcome to Friday. First off, sorry about Wednesday. I forgot to add the audio part of the package once again, but I did add it this morning after finding my goof! Again I'm sorry. Today I remembered, and I'm glad I did. I believe today's podcast is pretty cool, and I believe you'll enjoy it.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to write us at Mark & Patti.
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It's a reflection kind of day. I thought of things I should have talked about before. Since I was late to the game today I figured this would be the perfect time to bring some thoughts up that you can comment on in the future. So here you go.
It's a typical Monday morning for me. I have a gazillion thoughts running around my brain and no place for them to go. I almost forgot to upload the audio again. See how easy it is to forget! Anyway, thoughts and thoughts for you to listen in on and hopefully reach out with some answers or questions at Mark & Patti.
It's a Friday podcast full of ramblings that we hope you enjoy. The rambling shows usually get higher listening ratings than the others, which makes me think I need to rethink my content. What I worry about is that the rambling shows are too much to listen to and absorb? Oh well, let's see what happens next week when we go to less is more. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are publishing days. If you would rather have daily podcasts, let me know at Mark & Patti. Text us by 559-550-4646 and tying in ADHD or Hello ADHD.
Is less really more? Is less better when it comes to consuming content? Well, we're about to find out in the coming months as this podcast goes to less to give you more. We'll be going to 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. With a possible surprise here and there when needed. We'll give it a try and hope to hear from you if it's a good or bad thing.
HAving energy is fantastic. Sharing that energy is even better, especially if you want things to happen. Too many times, we don't share our energy with others, and that's a mistake. Then again, we sometimes mistake not taking advantage of the energy being shared with us. Don't make that mistake.
I was thinking about the show and how I could make it more entertaining, enlightening, and empowered. I kept thinking about it and then it dawned on me. Now whether this is a good move or not we'll have to see, but I'm hoping you think so. You can "Hello" 559-550-4646 or click here.
Mondays are always full of thoughts about what to talk about on the podcast and today is no exception. What started out as underdog thinking led to so much more. Hope you enjoy today's show. Don't forget to join our texting community at 559-550-4646 or click here. We want to hear from you!
It was time for a rambling show. I find it easier to talk about many things than one thing, and from the analytics, it seems you guys, as listeners, like when I ramble. To give you an idea of things that happen just the other day, I wondered why no one listened to the last two podcasts. When I checked, I found out I forgot to upload the audio. It makes sense, right? Just now, I almost did the same thing, forget to upload the audio. That's a great topic for rambling about next time. Hey! Don't forget to sign up for our texting service so you can ask us questions and get involved. Call 559-550-4646 and sign up or click this link now!
Thinking about the future is a common occurrence for most. It isn't something we can write down and forget about until another day. At least not for me. It is a constant interruption when I'm in the middle of writing or podcasting. But there is one thing I know. No matter what, it's there, and it's there for a reason. Text us at 559-550-4646 or click here
What have you witnessed recently, whether, in the news or real life, that has astonished you? There has to be something. I sat back the other day reliving times with my Dad, Mom, and Grandparents that were truly astonishing. Back then, I didn't see it, but now I do, and it's exciting to relive those days. H0w about you? Try it out and let us know. Text us at 559--550-4646. If you can text, email us at Mark & Patti.
Just s short podcast to get you inspired for Monday, which for most is tomorrow. I didn't mean to bother you on a Sunday, but I couldn't resist the urge to talk. Join us by texting us at 559-550-4646. Join in the fun.
There is nothing wrong with hustling as long as it is for the right reason, like refreshing your body, brain, and emotions. Of course, you hustle for work and sale, but you need to start thinking about the hustle in a different light. Think about it. Text us at 559-550-4646 or click here.
It's a typical Monday in my world, and I'm trying to make sense of the day and the week, so I thought I would include you in the fun. Today it's about Monday morning anxiety, newsletters, podcasts, texting app, the rest of the week, and more. Tune in now so you can get it all to help you through your Monday or confuse it even more. Text us at 559-660-4646 or click here.
Your physical health is just as important as your mental health. Whether you have ADHD or not, it's the same with everyone. With ADHD, though, your physical health doesn't get talked about that much; today's show is about just that. We may even continue tomorrow with more. So listen in. Text us your thoughts at 559-550-4646 or click this link. You can also write to us at Mark & Patti.
Writing for me has always been a challenge. I have this thing about writing that it has to be done right then and there when I sit down to write. There is no writing a little now and then going back to it later. There are no three to four rewrites. It one, and you're done. It's been that way my entire life, and it works. It may not be the best way to write, but it works for me. Text us at 559-550-4646 or click this link. You can write us at Mark & Patti also.
Tuesdays are amazing days, aren't they? At least they are for me. It's the day after Monday, and the blues from Monday have left the building. Now it's time to get to work. You don't have to hustle; you just have to move and make things happen. Text us at 559-550-4646 or click on this link. Or write us at Mark & Patti.
It's a beautiful Monday morning here in Fresno. Hope it's the same where you are? Today os a great day to get out there and make things happen for you and others. There's no turning back. Speak up or out and get things happening. Text us at 559-550-4646 or click this link to sign up.
I wanted to close out this week with one exercise and a better explanation of why this form of visualization works. YOu can always close your eyes to get started, but it's about keeping your eyes open, so you are in the moment that makes this work so well. Remember, if you have questions, text us at 559-550-4646 or click here.
I've found over the years that being in your comfort zone and greatly help to live with ADHD. Whether you're giving a speech, writing music, or painting a picture, your comfort zone can help. Listen in for more. Text us at 1-559-550-4646 or click here to sign up. You can always email by writing to Mark & Patti also.
I forgot the original something special I had planned for today, but it worked out even better with what happened. It's something that happens probably quite often to many of you as it does me. Although to this day, I still laugh when things like this happen.
Here's the link to text us or text this number 1-559-550-4646 Then just type in something like Hello Mark & Patti or whatever you want to say in a text, and we'll answer.
We are at that stage where we're almost done with what I can do with visualization over the podcast. From this point, it's more on you to practice, and if you have questions, contact me/us via text here. This is new for us, but hopefully, you'll take advantage of this service so #1, we can try it out, and #2, you have a way to reach us. Looking forward to chatting.
Everyone has days where they wish they had stayed in bed or could redo the day. That's what I have today—a day of negativity that is shocking and testing the force within. Once in a while, we need one of those days. Just not too often. Don't forget to signup for our Texting feature, where you can text us, and we can answer. Just click on Mark & Patti
Here we go. Practice time is upon you. It's easier to learn when you practice. We have some new things also. A way to text with us privately. I'm going to throw the link in here and you can sign up. It's free except for texting costs by carrier not by us.
Here it is Text Mark & Patti See you tomorrow with more exercises.
We're going to start with the easy stuff. I can't say in honesty that it's easy. For some people I've taught they flew through this beginning exercise with ease. Others like me had issues. No matter it's where and how you start.
It's not easy. It's not for everyone. It's not even fun to do for some, but for me, it works. It's not the best thing since sliced bread for most, but it is for me. It doesn't work for most, but some like it. I'm not saying this is a great way to deal with ADHD. I'm saying it's the best way I deal with living with ADHD. If it works for you, fantastic. If not, nothings lost. Ther are so many tips and tricks out there; this is just the one that works for me.
There are a ton of topics in today's podcast. Well, maybe not a ton, but more than usual. There's getting material ready for the scriptwriter—work on the newsletter, and a promise to start talking visualization techniques tomorrow. Then there's the website I'm creating with Patti. See a ton of stuff to listen in on.
If you get nothing else out of today's podcast, think balance and timing. I think I can make all things happen with ADHD today if it's a good ADHD day. If it's a bad ADHD day and it's bringing you down, stop and smell the roses. Count to 100, 1,000 or even 100,000. Whatever it takes to catch a breath of fresh air, do it. Then start over.
I don't know about you, but when I'm bored and then out of the blue something stirs me up or gets me going, my ADHD ramps up like a fighter jet and fills me with ideas to consider. That's when I have to collect, deflect, and inspect to keep everything around me together. Those 3 words work for me. How about you? Write and let us know...Mark & Patti
I'm on a roll today about professionalism with the podcast, intros as they relate to this podcast, topics we discuss on this podcast, interviews we don't have or want, and anything else I can ramble on about. Plus, here's my email to give me more to think about... Mark & Patti
It does take loads of patience, but I promise it's worth every second of your time. Making things come together when starting isn't the easiest thing to do. There are ways to work it out, but it takes you to figure out what will work for you. I gave you a few ideas today, but they may not work for you. Try whatever you have to do and if these ideas help you get started, cool!
We started the other day talking about startups and what an exciting time it is. It can also be very frustrating, and that's when your ADHD may decide to take you on sideroads that don't help get you to the finish line. You need to be aware of those events and know when to change the tide to work for you.
I love to start something new. It's been something I've loved to do since I was a kid. Whether it's a business idea or something creative like a drawing or sketch, I just love to start things. ADHD has a huge role in start-ups and how we deal with them, especially for me. Listen in and see if this fits you? More to come tomorrow.
You didn't think I worked on weekends? Well, I do and I had a lot of thinking going on upstairs in my ADHD brain today that I needed to work out and talk about to get it out of my head. This was my brain dump for today.
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I had an issue yesterday that caused me to do some rethinking about everything I do. This includes the podcast, blogging, newsletters, and video if I do that. It made me realize that what we think will be okay sometimes in life doesn't work out. You always need to adapt to change and accept that adaptation.
Thoughts are always on my mind. Ramblings go along with those thoughts, so I put the two together again for a Wednesday podcast. I hope you enjoy and share this podcast with others. Thanks
I lose my train of thought constantly. Whether I'm in a one-on-one conversation or speaking to a group of 5 or 500, I will lose my train of thought. Is that a bad thing? Not really. It all depends on how you handle the situation. I have found, to be honest, all the time. It works best!
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I'm always up for new things. This time, it took the idea of Mike Sturm's The Today Card and reversed how I could use it. I wasn't sure it would work with his system. I've done this before, but not with a system in place for grading my accomplishments. This time I reverse his system, and it seemed to work. So far! If you want to know more about his system contact me here...Mark & Patti
I'm not too fond of canned things. Things like speeches, projects, podcasts, and so on. What I mean by canned is pre-arranged lists or notes. A perfect example is a TO-DO list. I dislike TO-TO lists. I find them constricting and not very imaginative. I like living on the edge. Giving a speech with no notes or hosting a podcast with no notes. Maybe I don't sound all that professional, but I'd rather be that way than canned. How about you?
Unexpectedly I was at a loss for words when I started this podcast this morning. Then a light went off in my brain, and I found the words I had lost. I hope you enjoy it. Write to us at Mark & Patti
I wanted to cover this topic one last time for the week since I received an email asking me some questions about the podcast yesterday. I didn't mean for you to attack ADHD. I know it may have sounded that way, but it's more about the project at hand. Use ADHD to help you attack the project to completion and then move on. It's the little things that count.
We all know how ADHD works. We know that at that crucial moment when we're working on a project, ADHD will interfere with some great ideas that don't pertain to what we're working on, but there is a way to make things work. Attacking is a term I use when I want my ADHD to work with me and not against me. I get up knowing what I have to attack and garner support from ADHD before I begin. Then we as a team go to work.
It's been one of those days. It's a Monday, and I guess that's why right? No matter Monday, Tuesday, or any other day once in a while, we need to barnstorm ADHD instead of brainstorming. Listen in to find out why!
I'm not a journaling type of guy. I've done it in the past and it didn't do anything to help my ADHD. If anything it goofed me up more, so I don't journal. That doesn't mean you shouldn't journal. What I suggest though is to design your own ADHD journal and stick with it. Let me know if you journal and what your journal contains as far as topics to journal about. Write to us at Mark & Patti.
For episode 2, I decided to talk a little about where we were before, where I was before and where we hope to go. So please tune in and let us know your thoughts. Please write to us at Mark & Patti
We're back, but first, an apology. I made the mistake of changing the name when I thought we were going off track with our information. It was all my idea to change the name to bring in new listeners, not push away our regular friends. What I did, though, is just that, I pushed away our original friends, and I want to make up for that. So we're back talking about ADHD all the time. Join us again and let everyone know we're back in town.