Author: Jon Wingerter

Using ADHD to Your Benefit in the Workplace

Hello my Beautiful Brains 🙂 So I want to start this by saying that while this little article discusses the positives of ADHD, and in no way am I making light of the real challenges ADHD can create for us. This is, let’s say a solid look at what ADHD can look like when it’s […]

The ADHD Brain’s Rusty GPS and the Journey to Fewer Facepalms

ADHD, Working Memory, and the Quest for a Less Cluttered Command Center Alright, folks, gather ‘round. Once again, we’re diving into the wild wilderness of the human brain, which, bless its heart, attempts to navigate the chaos of life with a so-called “GPS system.” Dr. Russell Barkley, PhD and ADHD Guru, claims this GPS is […]

ADHD’s Invisible Role in Reducing Your Self-Esteem

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly misperceived as just a lack of attention, an assumption stemming from its name. However, this label doesn’t fully capture the complexity of the condition. Alternative terms like “Self-Regulation Disorder” or “Various Attention Stimulus Trait (VAST)” more accurately reflect its nature. ADHD is not just about attention deficits; it’s a […]

Natural Ways of Addressing ADHD

Traditional ADHD medications aren’t for everyone.  Some are just less inclined to use them, others unfortunately experience little to no effect from them.  For these individuals, here is a short list of some of the vitamins and minerals that could be helpful in your day to day. 

Gratitude is Essential for the ADHD Brain

Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation for the things in life that are meaningful or valuable to us. It can be a simple thank you, a heartfelt letter, or a daily journal entry. However, gratitude can also have positive effects on our brain, especially if we have ADHD. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects […]

For God’s Sake – Please Pay Attention.

The irony of that title will soon smack you right in the face. ADHD is a condition that leaves the individual with a lifelong experience of feeling misunderstood, experiencing far more negative interactions with others, and can leave them feeling stupid because they’re forced to learn a certain curriculum, a certain way, which just doesn’t […]