A Potpourri of Thoughts

Published: Sun, 11/17/19

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Linda Swanson, MA, PCC, PCAC November 17, 2019

Hello, !

Dr. William Dodson is a frequent contributor to ADDitude magazine. I almost always learn something from his articles and find myself returning to them over time. Today I'd like to share a link to his article called "Three Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks."

The three features Dr. Dodson highlights are:

ADHD as an interest-based nervous system
ADHD emotional hyperarousal
ADHD rejection sensitivity

The general public has been educated to think of ADHD primarily in terms of another three characteristics: impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention. For some of us, the three features Dr. Dodson discusses are even more prominent. I highly recommend his article.

In my last email, I shared two graphics based on my takeaways from the 2019 International Conference on ADHD. Below are two more. You'll see that the first one has to do with the emotional regulation issue Dr. Dodson addresses in his article.

Here's another takeaway. It addresses the difficulty many of us experience with short term memory. Can you relate to this situation?

THANKSGIVING

Commercial establishments in our area of Virginia have been letting us know for quite a few weeks (even months!) that the holidays are coming. With Thanksgiving in the US now just a little over a week away, it finally seems appropriate to think about our holidays, what they mean, and why we celebrate them.

Thanksgiving reminds me of the important place gratitude plays in our lives. We know that what we pay attention to grows, so paying attention to the good in our lives and world and being grateful can be a powerful act. Many people have what they call a "gratitude practice." If you have a special gratitude practice that you'd like me to share with others, I'd love to hear from you!

The next Fast Forward to Success (FFS) Intermittent Fasting (IF) Group Coaching Program is scheduled to start January 14, 2020. Next week I'll be letting you know the dates for Early Bird Special pricing and the schedule for the program.

The first of a new year is often a time when we resolve to create some needed change in our lives. If regulating eating and weight has been a challenge for you or anyone you know, this program may be exactly what you have been seeking. Give yourself or someone else the gift of health!

Intermittent Fasting has changed my relationship with food and has had a huge positive impact on my health. The results were evident to my doctor at my annual physical last week. He wanted to know more about IF and frankly said he was "impressed" with what he saw in my tests. I'm looking forward to meeting the next group of up to eight people who are interested in creating this kind of change in their lives!

For more information, here's the web site: https://freetobecoaching.com/fast-forward/ Call or email me to set up a time for us to chat.

Warmly,

Linda

Linda Swanson, MA, PCC, PCAC

freetobecoaching.com

linda@freetobecoaching.com

703-508-4774

Thom Hartmann has said,

"Coaching, it turns out,

is one of the most powerful and effective

ways for people with ADHD to achieve success." 

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