Herding cats with ADHD: how to create a strong foundation for life

ADHD Coach Katherine Sanders

Welcome back to the ADHD Powerful Possibilities podcast! In this episode, we use the 3 legged stool to show how executive functions, personal strengths, and self-compassion create a robust foundation for managing ADHD. Join me as we explore practical strategies to harness these elements for both personal and professional success.

What You’ll Learn:

• The role of executive functions in daily life and common challenges faced by those with ADHD.
• How to identify and leverage your personal strengths to complement executive function struggles.
• The importance of self-compassion in managing ADHD and how it aids in emotional regulation and resilience.
• Strategies for integrating routines with meaning and external structure to enhance productivity.

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Resources

1. Executive Functions

Books:

• "Smart but Scattered" by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare: A practical guide to help children and adults with ADHD improve executive function skills.
• "The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens" by Sharon A. Hansen: Offers activities and strategies for teens to build their executive functioning skills.

2. Leveraging Personal Strengths

Online Assessments:

• VIA Character Strengths Survey: A free online assessment to identify your top character strengths. Link

3. Self-Compassion

Books:

• "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff: Explores the concept of self-compassion and provides practical exercises.
• "The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion" by Christopher Germer: Combines mindfulness and self-compassion practices to enhance emotional well-being.

Online Tools:

• Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC): A structured program that combines mindfulness and self-compassion. Link
• Self-Compassion Exercises: Free exercises and guided meditations from Dr. Kristin Neff. Link

4. ADHD Management Strategies

Books:

• "Driven to Distraction" by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey: A classic guide to understanding and managing ADHD.
• "Taking Charge of Adult ADHD" by Russell A. Barkley: Offers practical advice and strategies for adults with ADHD.

"Executive Function and Self-Regulation" (Harvard University Center on the Developing Child): A comprehensive overview of executive functions and their importance. Link