Author Archives: Jeff Hamilton

My Last Post….. And That’s The Way It Is

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

In September 2005 I started this blog and over time, I wouldn’t have dreamed it would become as read and visited as it has. Originally, this was simply a cathartic writing experience, learning about myself along the way. Before long, … Continue reading →

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ADHD Survey – Give A Little Bit

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

From guest bloggers, to doctors, to different people all over the world……I’ve had some great opportunities to connect with a lot of different people through my blog. I recently was contacted by Vincent Cram, a fifth year psychology student studying … Continue reading →

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ADD/ADHD – Your Schedule, Your Life!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

I stumbled upon a three year old blog post on ADDitudemag.com called Take Control of Your Schedule! Take Control of Your Life! by Marla Cilley today. Just goes to show you that a good post with helpful content will stand … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Franklin, $100 and ADD

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

I came across a good read on Linkedin called 14 Lessons From Benjamin Franklin About Getting What You Want In Life that was linked to Business Insider, that was written by Thea Easterby is a freelance writer . Now that … Continue reading →

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ADD Organization With Miss Organized

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

As I’ve posted many times, organization is one of the key elements of managing ADD/ADHD. That clutter and chaos can tip the scales and create stress, hinder people’s focus and take you completely off your game is a big problem … Continue reading →

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Berries On The Brain

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

We’ve all heard about how healthy fruit is and that we should eat it daily as part of a proper nutrition program. For me, I start most of my days with a fruit filled smoothy from my blender, including blueberries. … Continue reading →

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How The Brain Ages & ADD

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

With ADD and our brains, time and how we take care of ourselves can impact how a brain ages. I thought this image was very interesting, the original can be viewed at termlifeinsurance.org

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Housework Doesn’t Have To Suck!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

Yup, a lot of ADD’ers procrastinate and hate doing things like housework. The laundry accumulates, dishes on the counter and other tasks can pile up and get frustrating. For me, I’ve found ways to organize myself through Outlook and scheduling … Continue reading →

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40 Work Hours a Week is Useless

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

Oh ya, a 40 hour work week boxed into a cubicle…..shoot me now please! Like many ADD’ers, I can’t imagine the thought of sitting at a desk in the corporate cubicle all day. I need to be interacting with people … Continue reading →

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation For ADD?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jeff Hamilton

OK, don’t judge me……but I was watching Dr. Oz this week and saw a very cool medical treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). No, I don’t sit around the house watching the day time soaps and entertainment shows. My Grandmother … Continue reading →

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