New Stuff

Hello. How's life?

I found a new resource for ADHD people. This makes me happy cuz I need all the help I can get. The website is livingwithadd.com. They have a bunch of FREE webinars and podcasts on various challenges for adults with ADD/ADHD as well as many people's "stories" on living with ADD. They also have an online bookstore. I'm just starting to plunge into their many resources. I feel like a kid in a candy store since two of my favorite things are reading and taking classes, and to me, webinars and podcasts feel like mini classes, and with so many free offerings, I don't have to think about finances, which makes me an even happier kid in that candy store since all things money involve numbers and math. I don't think it's coincidental that money management and math start with the same letter as migraine.

I just started watching a webinar last night. It's called Time Management Roadblocks. I'm thinking this might be a good one for all people, even those without ADHD. So here's one thing I've learned so far: I don't have to check my email every time I hear my notification signal. Of course, part of me wants to say, "DUUUUUUHHH!" but it's just one of those things I automatically do multiple times a day, and I suppose if I were to add up all the minutes I do that as well as all the times the email sets me hopping down a rabbit trail trying to learn more about whatever idea said email sparked in my busy brain, I might be shocked at how much time was frittered away. I guess Pavlov's puppies weren't the only creatures who came running at the ringing of a bell. But awareness is the first step to change, right? So now, I've decided to do as the speaker suggested and only check my email twice a day. I know it's just one small step, but right now I'm in small step mode. Besides, if you put together enough small steps, you can travel as far as you want.

So, today I'm issuing a step challenge. Relax! It's not about getting in 10 million extra paces or anything. You only have to count to one. Find your one small step and like Nike says, "Just do it!" Who knows? It might be the start of a great journey.

I'd love to know what small step you are taking! Be blessed!