"Who's the Boss?" 10 ways to start taking control (time
management, goal setting, record tracking)


At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with
one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative
thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our
challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This
negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage
those challenges and move forward.

Practicing positive thinking allows people with ADD to
focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases
happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend
more time making progress, and less time feeling down and
stuck. The following tips provide practical suggestions
that you can use to help you shift into more positive
thinking patterns:

1. Take Good Care of Yourself
It's much easier to be positive when you are eating well,
exercising, and getting enough rest.

2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For
Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you
are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are
right in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to stop and
appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.

3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions
A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to
assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears
are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend
or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, or
that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when
you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Don't waste time
worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof
that there is something to worry about.

4. Refrain from Using Absolutes
Have you ever told a partner "You're ALWAYS late!" or
complained to a friend "You NEVER call me!"? Thinking and
speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the
situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain
into believing that certain people are incapable of
delivering.

5. Detach From Negative Thoughts
Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't
judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative
thought, detach from it, witness it, and don't follow it.

6. Squash the "ANTs"
In his book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," Dr.
Daniel Amen talks about "ANTs" - Automatic Negative
Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually
reactionary, like "Those people are laughing, they must be
talking about me," or "The boss wants to see me? It must be
bad!" When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are
nothing more than ANTs and squash them!

7. Practice Lovin', Touchin' & Squeezin' (Your Friends and
Family)
You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a
good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved
ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. One research
study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her
customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She
received higher tips from these customers than from the
ones she didn't touch!

8. Increase Your Social Activity
By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness.
Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their
positive energy will affect you in a positive way!

9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person.
Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your
time, your money, or your resources. The more positive
energy you put out into the world, the more you will
receive in return.

10. Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination
If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is
to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something
completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on
something negative. It's never productive, because it's not
rational or solution-oriented, it's just excessive worry.
Try changing your physical environment - go for a walk or
sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book,
or turn on some music.

When it comes to the corporate world, protocol is pretty
much the religion. To know the things needed to do are the
basics of productivity, but interaction and having a steady
mind makes up the entire thing to true productivity. There
are those who seem to work well even under pressure, but
they're uncommon ones and we are human and imperfect. To
get these little things like stress under our skins won't
solve our problems. Sometimes it takes a bit more courage to
admit that we're turning to be workaholics than tell
ourselves that we're not doing our best.

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