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ADHD
Understanding ADHD Working Memory Challenges

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on March 29, 2024

Would you like to improve recall, emotional control, and productivity? Learn how to think about working memory differently and apply four key strategies for improving it.

Would you like to improve recall, emotional control, and productivity? Learn how to think about working memory differently and apply four key strategies for improving it.

Career
5 Tips for Overcoming ADHD Challenges at Work

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on February 11, 2024

Would you like to increase your productivity at work, meet deadlines, and get more organized? Learn these five key strategies to optimize your work experience.

Would you like to increase your productivity at work, meet deadlines, and get more organized? Learn these five key strategies to optimize your work experience.

Career
How to Find a Career That Fits Your ADHD Brain

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on December 4, 2023

Would you like to find a career that interests you and uses your innate talents? Learn how to harness your skills and land meaningful work.

Would you like to find a career that interests you and uses your innate talents? Learn how to harness your skills and land meaningful work.

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ADHD and Effective Motivation Strategies

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on October 20, 2023

Celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by learning how to stop avoiding things and improve your motivation and your productivity.

Celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by learning how to stop avoiding things and improve your motivation and your productivity.

ADHD
3 Steps for Overcoming ADHD Task Paralysis

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on September 7, 2023

Do you ever feel stuck when faced with doing something important? Many people with ADHD experience task paralysis, but there are steps for overcoming it.

Do you ever feel stuck when faced with doing something important? Many people with ADHD experience task paralysis, but there are steps for overcoming it.

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ADHD and Metacognition

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on August 15, 2023

Would you like to understand why you do things and how to do them differently? Understanding metacognition is critical for adults with ADHD.

Would you like to understand why you do things and how to do them differently? Understanding metacognition is critical for adults with ADHD.

Friends
Adult ADHD and Friendship

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on May 17, 2023

Understand why friendships can be tricky for adults with ADHD and what you can do differently to make things easier.

Understand why friendships can be tricky for adults with ADHD and what you can do differently to make things easier.

ADHD
Why Some People with ADHD Refuse to Ask for Help

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on April 17, 2023

Do you refuse to ask for help, reject it when it’s offered, or pretend you’ve got things covered when you really don’t? You don't need to struggle alone.

Do you refuse to ask for help, reject it when it’s offered, or pretend you’ve got things covered when you really don’t? You don't need to struggle alone.

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Why ADHD Is Missed in Women

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on March 15, 2023

Why is diagnosing ADHD missed so often in women and girls? Learn how to understand what ADHD looks like and how to obtain a valid diagnosis.

Why is diagnosing ADHD missed so often in women and girls? Learn how to understand what ADHD looks like and how to obtain a valid diagnosis.

Imposter Syndrome
The Connection Between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on February 16, 2023

Do you dismiss a compliment, hide your true feelings, or attribute your successes to luck? Many adults with ADHD have trouble accepting positive feedback due to imposter syndrome.

Do you dismiss a compliment, hide your true feelings, or attribute your successes to luck? Many adults with ADHD have trouble accepting positive feedback due to imposter syndrome.

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ADHD and Social Awkwardness

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on January 24, 2023

Do you ever wish that you could take back something you said and start over? Conversation and communication can be tricky for neurodivergent individuals.

Do you ever wish that you could take back something you said and start over? Conversation and communication can be tricky for neurodivergent individuals.

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How to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm When You Have ADHD

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on December 12, 2022

Does your ADHD increase holiday overwhelm and make it tough to enjoy the festivities of the season? Learn how to lower your stress and increase the fun factor.

Does your ADHD increase holiday overwhelm and make it tough to enjoy the festivities of the season? Learn how to lower your stress and increase the fun factor.

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5 Strategies to Make and Keep Routines With Adult ADHD

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on November 13, 2022

Maintaining routines can help people feel fulfilled and productive. How can you build effective habits that reduce stress and improve follow-through?

Maintaining routines can help people feel fulfilled and productive. How can you build effective habits that reduce stress and improve follow-through?

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5 Tips for Adults With ADHD to Overcome Negative Thinking

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on October 13, 2022

People with ADHD often remember the negative things people say about them more than the positive. Learn how to shift your focus and feel more satisfied.

People with ADHD often remember the negative things people say about them more than the positive. Learn how to shift your focus and feel more satisfied.

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ADHD and Seeking Therapy?

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on July 23, 2022

Are you tired of struggling with the combined challenges of ADHD and mental health issues? Follow these tips to find the right therapist for you.

Are you tired of struggling with the combined challenges of ADHD and mental health issues? Follow these tips to find the right therapist for you.

Procrastination
ADHD and Productive Procrastination

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on June 12, 2022

Are you tired of feeling like you can do everything—except the important tasks? Learn how to overcome productive procrastination and work with your ADHD brain, not against it.

Are you tired of feeling like you can do everything—except the important tasks? Learn how to overcome productive procrastination and work with your ADHD brain, not against it.

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How Stress and Self-Sabotage Interfere With ADHD Happiness

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on May 2, 2022

Are you tired of feeling stressed and getting in your own way? Learn how to feel empowered to do more of what works, foster resilience, and feel better about yourself along the way.

Are you tired of feeling stressed and getting in your own way? Learn how to feel empowered to do more of what works, foster resilience, and feel better about yourself along the way.