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The Hidden Power of Routines
Routines are often underestimated, yet they are one of the most powerful tools for strengthening executive function. From managing time...
Vanessa Smith
May 142 min read
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Salvaging the day for your plans
Why is it so easy for an entire day to spiral out of control when one thing goes wrong? Coaching offers tools to manage disruptions, build
Vanessa Smith
Apr 152 min read
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Embracing the New Year with Optimism and Focus
As the holiday season wraps up, we hope everyone had a joyous Christmas filled with moments of connection and rest. As the new year...
Vanessa Smith
Jan 91 min read
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ADHD And Taking Things Personally
For many who have ADHD, taking things personally can feel like a daily struggle. Our brains are wired to be more sensitive to external...
Vanessa Smith
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is essential. It empowers you to build a life that honours your needs, plays to your strengths, and ensures that you are an...
kim dixon
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Perseveration vs Hyperfocus
Two terms that frequently pop up in discussions about ADHD are hyperfocus and perseveration. They may seem similar but are quite...
Vanessa Smith
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Task Paralysis
We have all experienced that feeling of dread knowing we have an unavoidable task with a looming deadline. We know the due date and that...
Vanessa Smith
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Nutrition
Nutritional factors can influence brain function, cognition, and behaviour, all of which are central to ADHD. Research indicates that...
Vanessa Smith
May 16, 20241 min read
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ADHD and Self-Medicating Behaviours
The constant struggle to navigate the demands of daily life and racing thoughts can be overwhelming and can lead to an instinctive...
Vanessa Smith
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is the anxiety provoking feeling that, despite our accomplishments and success, we are unworthy and incompetent. Our...
kim dixon
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Digital Communication Hurdles
Digital communication is an ADHD immediate gratification dream and a distraction nightmare. Living with ADHD can turn the digital...
Vanessa Smith
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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ADHD, Shame and Stigma
ADHD, shame, and stigma should have nothing in common so why does the association persist? Living with ADHD comes with its own set of...
Vanessa Smith
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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ADHD: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving New Year's Resolutions
New Year, New You as the adage goes, and since it is a New Year and we are filled with optimism, we set ambitious resolutions, and...
Vanessa Smith
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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ADHD and Enthusiasm
ADHD and Enthusiasm create a complex relationship in terms of how enthusiasm is expressed and managed. Enthusiasm to participate in and...
Vanessa Smith
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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ADHD, Iceland and Me
Iceland is famous for it's scenic beauty, Vikings and volcanoes, it is also the leading European Country for the diagnosis, treatment and...
kim dixon
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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ADHD and Emotional Flooding
ADHD can impact emotional self-control and there is a noticeable link between ADHD and emotional dysregulation, particularly when it...
Vanessa Smith
May 31, 20232 min read
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ADHD and Making Skills Stick
Skills are vital to success and learning is impacted by the many variables associated with the learning experience we are exposed to, how...
Vanessa Smith
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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ADHD and Thrill-seeking
The ADHD brain has an underactive dopamine reward system so it seems to play by its own rules entirely, always looking for some way to...
Vanessa Smith
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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ADHD and a Diagnosis
Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can make life feel quite chaotic. The laundry may always seem to be pilling up and littering the floor,...
Vanessa Smith
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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ADHD and Sensory Strategies
ADHD is motivated by interest, so we know how hard it is to stay focused on tasks that are unrewarding and unstimulating. It is often...
Vanessa Smith
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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