A Simple Strategy for Managing ADD

<h1>A Simple Strategy for Managing ADD</h1>

<p align=right>by Jennifer Koretsky</p>

<div align=justify>As an ADD Coach, I usually begin my conversations with new 
and potential clients by saying, “Tell me about yourself and 
why you’re looking for coaching.”  Most people answer with a 
long list of their ADD challenges.  Very few people answer 
that they are looking to discover, enhance, or utilize their 
strengths.  This is a big part of coaching, and a part that 
many people need a lot of help with.

Unfortunately, many ADDers spend too much of their time 
focusing on what they think they do wrong.  This is 
understandable; as most of us have spent a lifetime learning 
how to deal with attention inconsistency, impulsivity, 
hyperactivity, emotional reactivity, and other challenges 
that our ADD has presented.  However, few of us actually 
take time to appreciate our ability to manage these 
challenges and bounce back from the difficult times.  And 
when we don’t balance the good stuff with the not-so-good 
stuff, we can become frustrated, unmotivated, and unhappy.

Every single person in this world has strengths and 
interests – things we do well and things we like to do.  
Learning to focus some time on those strengths and interests 
can help lift the spirits – and self-esteem – of ADDers.  
Here are some ways in which you can increase the time you 
spend thinking about your strengths and interests:

* Make a list of all your accomplishments in life – 
both large and small – and post this list where you’ll see 
it often  
* Make a list of all the things you do well, and all 
the things you like to do – and post this list, too  
* Keep a journal or notebook in which you detail all 
your daily successes  
* Accept every compliment you receive with a smile 
and a “thank you”

After you have spent some time thinking about your strengths 
and accomplishments, you can take this knowledge and 
self-awareness a step further by setting some small goals 
for yourself that involve your strengths and interests.  If 
you’re good with people, maybe you’d like to try 
volunteering at a homeless shelter or senior center.  If you 
like dancing, perhaps you can take a class every week.

We all deserve to spend time doing what we like to do, and 
not just what we have to do.  So allow yourself to 
appreciate your strengths and interests, and treat yourself 
to the luxury of enjoying them!  Chances are, it will make 
you a much happier person.</div>

<p align=center>Article source: <a href="http://www.ArticlePros.com/self_improvement/goal_setting/article-63296.html">ArticlePros.com</a></p>
 
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		<p align=center><b>About the author</b></p>
		<p align=justify>Jennifer Koretsky is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the ADD Management Group, LLC.  Jennifer and her team work with ADD adults who are overwhelmed with everyday life in order to help them simplify, focus, and succeed.  For free resources and more information, visit http://www.ADDmanagement.com.</p>
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