More Attention, Less Deficit

More Attention, Less Deficit


Latest Episodes

Episode #100: Gratitude
March 05, 2012

Gratitude is a great motivator. What are you grateful for? Who is grateful to you?

Earn More Free Passes
February 08, 2012

Folks with ADHD may use up their free passes too quickly sometimes, but there are ways to earn them back and keep yourself in others’ good graces.

You’d Have to Be Crazy to Not Feel Crazy
January 09, 2012

ADHD can make you feel crazy sometimes—at least if you’re paying attention. Although it should make you feel crazy sometimes, it doesn’t have to make you feel miserable.

Improve Your Mental Stamina: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment
December 02, 2011

It takes mental energy to resist distractions and leaves us with less willpower for other tasks. By cutting out these distractions and temptations, you’ll have more energy to persist with what you need to get done.

Change More Pieces to Turn the Momentum
November 03, 2011

Sometimes getting on top of your ADHD means working on several things at once, such as medication, getting enough sleep, getting organized, etc. The more of these pieces you address, the more likely you are to build some good momentum.

The Vice Episode
October 21, 2011

Why do we do all those things that are bad for us, that get us into trouble, or that we just shouldn’t do?

Interview with Jennifer Koretsky (Virtual ADHD Conference)
September 13, 2011

Jen and I discuss executive functions as a preview of my presentation for the Virtual ADHD Conference.

Be Willing to Let It Be a Process
May 15, 2011

Change takes time, but it does happen if you work at it. Be willing to let it take some time.

What Are Your Favorite Lies?
May 03, 2011

We all tell ourselves little lies because they make us feel better in the moment. Let’s talk about feeling better in the long run.

Small Slips, Big Problems; Small Changes, Big Benefits
April 15, 2011

ADHD makes it harder to stay on top of the million little details of daily life. Fortunately, treatment and good strategies can improve your batting average which will improve your performance and outlook on life.