Slowing Down the Adult ADD Brain

slow-downToday I’d like to talk about one way to tackle overwhelm; slowing down.

If you have adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), then you know that slowing down is a hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish in a day, and so little time to get them done! So your mind goes into high speed, thinking about what you want to accomplish and how you’ll manage to do it, and worrying about the fact that getting it all done on any given day seems impossible. As a result, you spend a lot of time stressing out, and very little time enjoying life.

While slowing down is a difficult skill to master, it’s essential for good ADD management. Slowing down your speedy brain helps you get into a calm and centered place. Once there, you’re in a much better position to manage your stress and get things done. Continue Reading

Space Treat: Get ready, It’s September!

autumn-colorWhen September arrives, do you start to feel like your plate is suddenly piled high? It’s the unofficial beginning of Fall and while you may be excited by the thoughts of cooler mornings (hopefully soon), you may also start to feel a little overwhelmed with everything that’s going to happen between now and December 31st.

Does it feel a bit like the New Year without the freezing temperatures? Continue Reading

Hooks for Ties? Why not!

reg-1249073687-17567Perhaps you just don’t have room for a tie rack. Even though space is sometimes a premium, you can still hang your favorite ties. Never let a lack of closet space make you disorganized! In every closet, there’s room for a hook. Stylish and functional, this Bach Hook is the perfect way to hang some of your favorite ties.

Even though this hook is designed for coats and jackets, you can still loop a few select ties through the loops. It’s the perfect way to have ties a la carte! Or is it a la mode? I can never remember.

reg-10380Here’s another wall hook! This is the Flip Wall Hook. It’s called the flip wall hook because the hooks flip down when you need them, and flip up when you don’t! Plus, with five hooks, you’ll be able to hang a tie for everyday of your work week. Just don’t get any overtime! And if you do, use that extra money to buy some new ties!