I’m bored
Hard to explain the pain from boredom that ADHD brings I get bored, very bored,
ADHD rebels, mavericks, criminals and innovators
Genetically programmed to fight the system ADHD involves a lack of dopamine in our synapses,
Sunshine support for ADHD – vitamin D
Icebergs in the Thames London, quite surprisingly, is on the same latitude as Calgary in
ADHD = right-brained?
ADHD strengths map to right brain functions Popular culture has taken to heart the idea that
Are you an ADHD entrepreneur?
ADHD, the entrepreneur gene? Adults with ADHD are six times more likely to start their own
Understand, accept & embrace your ADHD
You are different Adults living with ADHD have a different neurology that affects them pervasively and
20 quick questions – am I ADHD?
Twenty questions So here are my twenty questions which I believe should help you determine whether
ADHD trouble with to-do lists
To-dos: overwhelming, uncommitted, then forgotten I'm not a fan of "to-do lists" to be honest, but
In a department of one, maybe you’re ADHD?
Usually unique Have you ever found yourself the only person in your company doing your job,
ADHD means starting over and over
New habits wear out With ADHD we often fall out of habits or lose them altogether,
When will Google do my tax return?
For those of us with ADHD, the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence systems offer hope. If we are administratively challenged, AI personal assistants will be revelation. No longer will we have to worry about dates, paperwork, upcoming events, paperwork or tax returns.
Sunrise light to wake you up
Night owl support I really hate mornings. Like many
20 tips for handling your ADHD at work
Work's complicated For many adults with ADHD, work can be an assault course each day. Work is not
A different perspective
Not disorder but difference If ADHD is a disorder, responsibility lies with the patient who takes medical
Adult ADHD diagnosis in the UK
Sadly if it was easy, you wouldn't need a guide Despite ADHD being predominantly genetically inherited
ADHD is not just for start-ups
Silicon Valley is building ADHD business cultures I came across this presentation about Netflix Culture the
Interview – Hope for ADHD adults
David Giwerc, President ADD Coaching Academy Here is a fascinating and insightful Interview about
20 quick questions – are you ADHD?
ADHD test - is this your experience? Twenty ADHD questions This ADD/ADHD
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Some things I like I hope these are interesting, possible product-solutions, for your life. I have
No adult with ADHD says this
What do you mean we don't say that? TotallyADD is a great site and this
Intuitive ADHD-style cooking
I love to cook, just not from recipes My mother was a good cook, always looking
“Excellent, but oh so noisy” – clear signs of ADHD at school
If only he would try harder... Nobody really noticed me at school as far as I
University was a disappointment
Whose fault is it anyway? I went to University to study Physics and my ADHD troubles
Okay maybe I’m ADHD, what’s next?
Is diagnosis just about trying out medication? So you have always known you were "different" and have
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Who designed and built your website? Well actually, now that you so kindly ask,
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ADHD as a difference in cognition
Great talk from an ADHD entrepreneur Here is an enthusiastic talk from Stephen Tonti,
The whooshing sound of deadlines
From my Spring 2013 Newsletter Those grey procrastination-clouds have hovered over me for over a year,
Ten steps to a healthy ADHD diet
Feed your brain We are what we eat, drink and breathe - a healthy diet leads
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Helpful stuff for ADHD things I like, that you may like recommended book reviews take
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About Andrew Lewis
About me - Andrew Lewis I am Andrew Lewis, I coach Adults with
ADHD coaching for business professionals, executives and entrepreneurs
Coaching for better planning, easier decision making and consistent execution consistent performance find time to
ADHD coaching for life
Coaching for friendship, relationships, health and happiness balance work and play keeping on top
ADHD coaching – questions & answers
Q.How does ADHD coaching work? A.You phone Andrew a few times each month,
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Did we inherit ADHD from the Neanderthals?
Cro-Magnons wrote the history books What if our ADHD traits come from Neanderthal genes? Neanderthals were not
ADHD intuition
Hidden thoughts For many people their intuition is often accurate, insightful, intelligent and sometimes quite surprising.
My model of ADHD
A "difference" perspective of ADHD In my model I look at ADHD in three areas: In
Moment of ADHD diagnosis
Diagnosis is a turning point I have met and spoken with many adults at the moment
ADHD coaching
Find out more about ADD coaching and training find a free slot in my diary
ADHD in business
Careers, work and ADHD entrpreneurship There are certainly challenges for the ADHD business professional, problems
Out of the box
What box? Being ADHD, means that we hate to follow the crowd, it somehow offends us
What is ADHD?
A difference (not disorder) perspective on ADHD Here is my integrated view of
Being ADHD
On the experience of being ADHD Medicine has thrown little light on our experience of being ADHD. Yes
Help for ADHD
Information on diagnosis, medications and support Typically the time in their life when an adult starts
ADHD strategies
Some helpful ADHD-friendly approaches We are often on the quest for some amazing turn-around strategy
ADHD insights
Alternative insights on the experience of being ADHD not the medical view business success with ADHD
Acceptance is painful
The very idea of ADHD confronts some people Many people have a problem accepting the existence of
Reading to work
Constantly needing stimulation After we are diagnosed with ADHD, there often come times when we reflect
Talk about tomorrow…
Thinking about the future I realised something didn't quite work with my frontal lobes when I
Inanimate objects are planning my downfall
Everything is out to get me I have often wondered if there is a malign conspiracy
On procrastination
From my January and December 2011 Newsletters Newsletter January 2011 Hello, it's been a while!
Getting the most from your ADHD meds
Medication Getting the best from your medication involves considering medication, titration, complication and digestion. The main
Laziness is the mother of invention
Lazy or efficient? From one of the funniest ADHD (and my daughter's favourite) stars of
ADHD self-diagnosis, YouTube style
More accurate than DSM V Funny and really quite accurate perspective of ADHD, from a
Ignorance of ADD is pain not bliss
Disgraceful lack of support In much of the World, the current state of recognition, support and
Objective diagnosis
A test for ADHD? ADHD is a complex, varied and still relatively poorly understood difference in
The gift of ADHD?
Complete lack of research There has been virtually no research into the advantages of ADHD, sadly
Library
Well actually these are my book reviews Well not a library exactly, but my personal reviews
ADHD advantages: collective delusion or logical conclusion?
Just alike as peas in a pod There is little scientific proof of the advantages or
ADHD news and discussion forums
The internet is a great place to meet and discuss ADHD When I first self-diagnosed with
Magnificent Mind at Any Age – Daniel Amen
Book review - keeping your brain healthy To date, psychiatry has
ADHD: disorder or difference?
Thom Hartmann & Vaudree Lavallee (c) Thom Hartmann, used with permission The "Hunter in a Farmer's
Gratitude grows
More effective than anti-depressants Scientific research continues to find convincing support for the benefits of gratitude
You’ll only understand if you’re ADHD
10/10 Slightly eclectic list of ADHD behaviours from the team at BuzzFeed. I scored a
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ADHD diagnosis criteria
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders on ADHD In the USA these criteria are laid
ADHD support groups for adults – UK & USA
Across the pond ADHD support groups are a great way to meet other people with ADHD,
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Reading other ADHD adult experiences and thoughts There are many fantastic blogs written by ADHD authors.
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Pause and reflect
Take a moment No matter whether you are inattentive or hyperactive, adults with ADHD are always
SAD light for winter blues
Blue light to chase away the blues As the hours change
Novelty lessons from the camel market
Driven to novelty Last November I took a very last minute short break to coastal Morocco. Planned
Ken Robinson on education’s struggle to modernise
On education I like Ken a lot. I think what he has to say about
Jonathon Mooney on ADHD reframed
Intrinsic drivers - autonomy, mastery and purpose A great talk by Jonathan Mooney about the madness
Why ADHD is not a disorder – Thom Hartmann
An articulate and convincing argument I really like Tomm Hartman, who wrote several of the
I love my Chromebook
So fast and easy Maybe it's my age, maybe it's too
Unofficial ADHD test
Don't put it off, take the test now... A very funny video by Rick Green
Elon Musk future CEO of Mars
Elon on future form Elon Musk interviewed by ex-PayPal colleague now VC Steve Jurveston. Brilliantly
Finding motivation with Dan Pink
Right-Brained Motivation In this great TED Talk, Dan Pink talks about motivation and incentives for
Getting work to work for your ADHD
Agreeing changes at work For many with ADHD, work presents the greatest challenge. It has always
10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD – Sarkis
Book review - simple and effective ideas In "How to Overcome
ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life – Kolberg & Nadeau
Book review - so much more than organising, one of my
Disorganized Mind: Coaching Your ADHD Brain – Ratey
Book review - from the first ADHD coach Former husband and
When Too Much Isn’t Enough – Wendy Richardson
Book review - documents the major links with ADHD and addictions
Teenagers with ADD and ADHD – Chris Zeigler Dendy
Book review - realistic teen advice Dendy presents advice and expertise
No Mind Left Behind – Adam Cox
Book review - offers techniques to handle weak executive functions In
ADHD Parenting Handbook – Colleen Alexander-Roberts
Book review - practical advice on executive functions A handbook, subtitled
How to Reach and Teach Children with ADHD – Sandra Rief
Book review - a very impressive and serious guide to ADHD
Late, Lost, and Unprepared – Cooper-Kahn & Dietzel
Book review - an emphasis on executive functions In "Late, Lost,
Superparenting for ADD – Hallowell and Jensen
Book review - more excellent guidance from the author of "Delivered
ADHD: Living Without Brakes – Martin Kutscher
Book review - my favourite guide to kids ADHD An elegant,
Making the Grade with ADD – Stephanie Moulton Sarkis
Book review - aimed at older kids, with some expert study
A Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD – Chris & Alex Zeigler
Book review - from a mother & son team In this