Sometimes, the best advice is to “go outside”. What is your motivation for some fresh air and sunshine? We can spark creativity, reset after a stressful meeting, or gain new perspective just by taking a few minutes to enjoy the outdoors. “Playing outside or playing in space where there aren’t Read more…
We often hear “either/or” statements, and see things in black and white. Let’s focus on embracing “both” and explore more of the gray area. This can be even harder for neurodivergent thinkers, so read on to see how ADHDers can embrace the “both”. “Claire likes to say you can be Read more…
While I usually work from a home office, I spent two days in an office this week! This meant I had to pack up the tools that enable my best work, without bringing my whole home office with me. Here are my secrets to ADHD-friendly meetings. Remember, this may look Read more…
Our office has a wall full of professional development books from the biggest names in the field, and we’re going to reference …another… type of book today. MPG founder Julia Mullins has a toddler, so Sesame Street books are just as readily available as leadership development books. Today, let’s go Read more…
Can color-coding help you be successful? Maybe! Everyone’s brains work differently, and many neurodivergent brains are drawn to details such as color. This can serve as a differentiator, help with labeling, trigger memories of conversations, and so much more. Ways color-coding may help you: Color code your calendar Either to Read more…
What’s the relationship between ADHD and mundane tasks? Well, it’s not a good one. ADHDers have interest-driven brains. Unsurprisingly, interest-driven brains don’t want to do boring tasks. This doesn’t mean ADHDers are broken. These people simply know what they like, and mundane tasks might not be top of their list. Read more…
If your child has ADHD, I bet you wondered who else in the family has it. ADHD is a neurological difference (not a behavioral flaw!) and diagnoses span generations in families. A recent Washington Post article spoke to this idea. As kiddos get diagnosed with ADHD, more parents see some Read more…