Send Some Snail Mail and Get a Dose of Connection

Send Some Snail Mail and Get a Dose of Connection

Posted January 23, 2020 by admin 633

When was the last time you received an actual letter in the mail from someone you love? In honor of National Handwriting Day on January 23rd, Dr. Hallowell encourages listeners to hand-write a letter to someone they cherish. You’ll feel good for doing it, and the receiver will feel good getting it! It’s an easy and thoughtful way to connect with someone you care about.

Do you have a question or comment? Reach out to us with an email, or record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected]

Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media. Our producer is @sarahguertin and our recording engineer/editor is Pat Keogh.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective ADHD Adults

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective ADHD Adults

Posted January 2, 2020 by admin 1553

The start of a new year is a good time to reassess how you’re managing your ADHD. In this previously released mini episode,Dr. Hallowell gives his spin on Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, with a similar list for those with ADHD. From doing what you’re good at, to asking for advice, you’re bound to find a few nuggets of applicable wisdom for your own life. But as Ned advises, this is his list, so if these habits don’t resonate with you, add your own to the list!

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Distraction is created by Sounds Great Media. Our producer is @sarahguertin and our recording engineer/editor is Pat Keogh.

Do you know someone who learns differently? Our sponsor, Landmark College, might be the right place for them. Learn more HERE.

This episode was originally released in October 2018. 

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Holidays Give Us a Chance to Feel All the Feels

Holidays Give Us a Chance to Feel All the Feels

Posted December 19, 2019 by admin 820

As Hanukkah and Christmas quickly approach, Ned reminds himself (and all of us) to focus on the love and joy that holidays bring, and to look for those moments of connection that show us how fortunate we are to be alive. Listen as our host shares some much needed perspective on the craziest, busiest time of the year!

Please reach out to us with your questions and show ideas! Record a voice memo or write an email and send it to [email protected]. Our producer is Sarah Guertin @sarahguertin, and our editor/recording engineer is Pat Keogh.

To learn more about how our sponsor, Landmark College, helps students with ADHD succeed click HERE. See their beautiful campus in Putney, Vermont at their next Open House on Friday, January 10, 2020.

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Taking Back Control of Your Crazy Busy Life

Taking Back Control of Your Crazy Busy Life

Posted November 14, 2019 by admin 1500

Being too busy is a problem for almost all of us. In this mini, Dr. H offers easy-to-follow strategies for handling the fast pace of life, like focusing on what matters most.

Learn more in Dr. Hallowell’s book, CrazyBusy: Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap! Strategies for Handling Your Fast-Paced Life

Have a question or comment for Dr. Hallowell? Record it using the voice memo app, or write an email and send it to [email protected].

Distraction is a production of Sounds Great Media. This episode was produced by Sarah Guertin @sarahguertin, and recorded and mixed by Pat Keogh.

This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. Support Distraction by clicking HERE to learn more about the college of choice for students who learn differently!

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Learn How to Reduce Stress by Doing Nothing

Learn How to Reduce Stress by Doing Nothing

Posted October 17, 2019 by admin 697

Having ADHD can make life stressful, so “niksen” might be just what you need to calm frayed nerves. Ned explains the Dutch art of doing nothing, and why you should practice it on a regular basis.

We want to hear from you! Record your question or comment as a voice memo and send it to [email protected].

Distraction is a production of Sounds Great Media. This episode was produced by Sarah Guertin @sarahguertin, and recorded and mixed by Pat Keogh. 

This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. Please support Distraction by clicking HERE to learn more about the college of choice for students who learn differently!

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Mini 34: 5 Tips for Clearing Out Your Mind

Posted November 10, 2016 by admin 2420

Our minds can easily be overrun these days with interruptions, obligations and general clutter. In this mini, Dr. Hallowell offers five quick tips for weeding out your mind and quieting all that noise. 

This episode’s sponsor is OmegaBrite, the premier natural advanced omega-3 formula for mind, heart, and joint health.

Explore OmegaBrite products and benefits at www.omegabrite.com. 

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Mini 30: Tips to Avoid Feeling Fearful, Frustrated & Frenetic

Posted October 12, 2016 by admin 2298


Modern life is crazy busy. It’s enough to make many of us feel like we have ADHD! In this episode, Dr. Hallowell talks about how our daily distractions can leave us feeling frantic, forgetful and frustrated and suggests simple things everyone can do to get back to a cool, calm and collected self.

This episode’s sponsor is OmegaBrite. The premier natural advanced omega-3 formula for mind, heart, and joint health.
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Mini Distraction #8: Clear Your Clutter

Posted May 11, 2016 by admin 2627

Listener feedback gets Ned talking about the trouble with clutter and offering solutions to cleaning up your physical and digital spaces.

Resources for Clearing Clutter from Your Life:

http://www.organizingpro.com/cleanupyourcomputer/

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-15310/why-clearing-clutter-is-so-hard-and-how-to-do-it-anyway.html

http://cluttersort.com/services/digital-organizing/

Professional Organizer, Judith Kolberg: http://fileheads.net/

Find a Professional Organizer Near You: http://www.napo.net/

Junk Removal Services:

http://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en

https://www.thebagster.com/default.aspx

http://www.junk-king.com/

We’re looking for a new name for our “€œmailbag” segment of the show. What should we call it? Submit your idea to [email protected] and we might use it!
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