Month: December 2018

Who Is Motivated to Do Taxes?

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Taxes are up there with root canals. We’d rather rearrange our sock drawers! But is it because we are motivated to organize our socks, or is it because we are running away from our taxes?

“If only I had more motivation” is something I hear often. Don’t be confused: you ARE motivated – only not motivated enough to do what you “should” be doing. Let me explain.

You ARE motivated to organize your sock drawer. Why socks? Who knows, maybe because it helps you avoid taxes, maybe because the socks are hard to locate, maybe because you want to move the socks to another location. . . . Continue reading “Who Is Motivated to Do Taxes?” →

ADHD and Expectations – Part 1: Their Nature

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Expectations abound!  Since attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is invisible and intangible, society often has the same expectations for those with and without ADHD.  In this first of a two-part series, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) has a frank discussion with Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultadhdbook.com) around the nature of expectations, the importance of understanding them, and adjusting your mindset in order to work with and support those with ADHD in a much more effective way.  If you have or are impacted by ADHD, this is an important show with foundational learning and is a helpful prerequisite for part two of the series

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD Holidays: Expectations vs. Joy

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In the summer of 1982, I found myself in a Jacuzzi at a swimming pool in Mission Viejo, California, at World Game Trials. I’ll never forget a comment I heard from Steve Lundquist, who was ranked number one in the world in the 100-meter breaststroke competition. He said, “First is first and second is last.” At that time, I latched onto that mindset because I wanted to be a great swimmer and believed that’s what would get me there. As time went on and my record improved, I began to find myself more frustrated about my performance. I was improving but was never first. At the end of my swim career, I was upset and depressed about never being first. Continue reading “ADHD Holidays: Expectations vs. Joy” →

ADHD: Weight Loss, Holidays, and the New Year

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Attention deficit hyperactive disorder isn’t so much a deficit of attention but rather a self-regulation issue. Given the holidays are upon us and New Year’s resolutions will be top of mind at the end of the month, it is a perfect time to think about self-regulation around food. In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia around lifestyle, weight, and dieting. If you want to manage the holidays and not let them manage you, listen to this insightful interview.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff, go to http://www.digcoaching.com. 

Are Your Reminders Annoying?

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By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – December 17, 2018

Do you need visual reminders to remember to complete a task or attend an event? Could your “reminders” be clutter to your mate/roommate? One of my recent clients was very visual. If something was out of sight, it was out of mind, so he left items out to serve as visual reminders.

Dr. Russell Barkley, one of the world’s leading experts on ADHD, tells us that those with ADHD need to focus on the point of performance. Thus, leaving a screwdriver on the kitchen counter is a good structure, as it will remind him that he needs to tighten a few screws on the front porch. Simple enough, right? Continue reading “Are Your Reminders Annoying?” →

ADHD: Solutions and Strategies versus Mindset

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Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are constantly searching for the trick, the solution, the strategy. A strategy or a solution directs your attention based on a presumed mindset. What if the way your mind is set up to think (mindset) has you paying attention to the wrong thing? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultadhdbook.com) on the fundamental differences between solutions or strategies and how your mind is set up to think. They also talk about the nature of a shifted mindset and the process to enable that to happen that will direct you to new obvious solutions. If you are drowning in a sea of ADHD strategies, this show provides insights to help you address ADHD behavior more thoughtfully and effectively. Tune in to learn the differences and understand when one way might be used over another.

 

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

 

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves Control Our Attention

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By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – December 10, 2018

Early bird gets the worm. Second mouse gets the cheese. Try different; not harderAs a seasoned coach, I’ve learned to see past clients’ “stories” and to use observation skills to discover “basic truths.”

Motivation “basic truth” examples:

ADHD: A Mindful Poetic Break for the Holiday

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The holidays can be a stressful time of year for those with ADHD. Selfcare is an important part of managing ADHD and stress in general. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we are taking a break from our traditional programming to share with you the readings of several poems from Wilma Fellman’s The Other Me: Poetic Thoughts on ADD for Adults, Kids, and Parents. Take a moment and give yourself some time to reflect and tune into this show as our gift to you for a holiday break.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff, go to http://www.digcoaching.com.