Remember when I said it takes me forever to learn anything new? I wasn’t just “whistling dixie” (as my mom used to say, whatever that means). I’m on a warp-speed learning curve at the moment, and given how fast we put this webinar thing together, I’m actually pretty happy with it (and yes, kind of [...]

I’m super-excited to be presenting a webinar this Thursday (May 10th) with author Melissa Orlov, whom I recently interviewed. When I spoke with Melissa, it was abundantly clear that she’s a wonderful resource, so I asked if she’d be interested in co-presenting with me. Much to my delight, she said yes! In classic be-careful-what-you-ask-for style, [...]

Last week, I clarified some of my viewpoints around ADHD based on a comment received from a blog visitor whom I’ll refer to as Kim (not her real name). (I don’t think. She wrote anonymously). I talked about how ADHD is experienced differently by each of us, and how my blog reflects my own personal [...]

Recently, I received a comment that raised some good points but also the need for clarification, especially for those who are new to my blog, who are newly diagnosed, or who are considering an ADHD diagnosis. We’ll call the commenter “Kim,” as she wrote her comment anonymously. Sharing my story, and possibly yours Kim took [...]

Today is May 1st, Beltane. What better time to review the status of my balcony garden? As some of you know, I’ve blogged about my balcony garden since I first conceived of it. I’ve been looking at its progress (or lack thereof) as a metaphor for my life and in particular, for my ADHD symptoms. [...]

I just got home from a visit with my friend Dave. Even though I’d spent (three times) longer with Dave than I’d planned, it was well worth it. I walked home with a bounce in my step, feeling refreshed and relieved. I’d been able to express things to Dave that I’d been only half-aware of; [...]

I’ve always loved to teach – and loved to learn. Last Friday, I had a total, teary, ADHD adult-learner meltdown. You’d think after blabbing and blogging about having ADHD for so long, I’d be ok with sharing that I learn more slowly than others. Not so, as my recent bass guitar lesson proved. Triggered trauma [...]

Today’s post concludes my talk with Melissa Orlov, author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage. These are just a few of the topics we touched on. ADHD in a marriage is complex; to find out more, I’d encourage you to pick up her book, or attend her upcoming seminar. Zoë:  Many people with ADHD earn [...]

Melissa Orlov’s Couples Marriage Seminar starts in exactly one week (on Wednesday, April 25th). I thought her book, The ADHD Effect on Marriage was fantastic, so I decided to speak with her to find out what her course was all about. In addition to acting as a consultant to ADHD-affected couples, Melissa (who does not [...]

I had the privilege of interviewing Melissa Orlov, author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage recently (blog post to follow). Melissa and I talked about her upcoming course (starting April 25) for couples in a mixed marriage (i.e., one ADHD spouse, one non-ADHD spouse). Discussing the trials and tribulations arising from the ADHD elephant in [...]

I asked Marilyn Strong to assess my progress with implementing her Action Plan based on her book Getting Paid to Pay Attention.  Here’s what she said: Zoë: I’m so proud of you. I believe you did an amazing job this week. Good for you! Give yourself a high 5! No one (except you) expects to [...]

It looks like there’s a gender gap in depression

If I’m supposed to be getting paid to pay attention, I’m pretty sure my paycheck will be docked this week. Or at least that I’m on an apprentice’s salary because there’s no way I’m up and running just yet. In this follow-up report to my April 3rd blog post, Solo Business Owner? Get Paid to [...]

Since at least 1993, research about the dangers associated with ADHD and teen drivers has been piling up faster than cars at the Indie 500. Even so, judging from a recent NY Times online article (Learning to Drive With A.D.H.D., by John O’Neil, March 26, 2012) it’s still news. Why? I’m glad that the issue [...]

Shhhh…. don’t tell Marilyn I said that! I was supposed to have started her excellent program based on her book, Getting Paid to Pay Attention, this week. Hmmm… Egads! What have I done? I’m thinking I picked the wrong week to start Marilyn Strong’s program for solo entrepreneurs. I want to get organized and be [...]

A month ago, a new resource for solo business owners with ADHD was launched. Heralded by both business and ADHD luminaries, including T. Harv Eker, author of #1 NY Times bestseller, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind; and Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction, and many others, Marilyn Strong’s book, Getting Paid to Pay [...]

Maybe there’s hope for me… In today’s New York Times, the lead article in the Sunday Review is titled Where Have All the Neurotics Gone? by health reporter Benedict Carey. Where are neurotics today? It seems they’ve become a thing of the past. An old, dying breed. According to Carey, “For a generation of postwar middle-class Americans, being neurotic [...]

I was having a great day. Then, I sat down to fill out a form. It was a week overdue, but I called the company that was waiting for it, and bought myself more time. Things were humming along grandly, then Whammo! I hit page two. Page two contained a line of legalese which meant [...]

This week felt like slow motion PMS. Instead of being condensed into three days, the emotional rollercoaster chugged along from Friday to Friday, punctuated by highs and lows, with various heights and depths in between. Step right up… Are you someone who is pretty much on an even keel most of the time? Yes? Then [...]

Yesterday, in ADHD: What The Now Effect Can Do for You – Part I, I began my conversation with Dr. Elisha Goldstein, author of the recently published The Now Effect. Our conversation continues as we explore how Goldstein’s new book might help those of us struggling to manage our ADHD symptoms. Here is the conclusion [...]