Author Archives: Phil Boissiere

Adult ADHD and the Effect on Relationships

Adult ADHD whether diagnosed or undiagnosed can have a profound impact on couples. Intimate relationships are hard work without the presence of a psychiatric or psychological disorder. When a disorder like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is present, the strain on the relationship or marriage can often be unbearable. In the absence of clear techniques, knowledge, […]

Mindfulness and Adult ADHD

Mindfulness has become a very big buzz word throughout the ADHD community. Unfortunately, many are left confused about what exactly mindfulness is and how it can be helpful in treating ADHD. Mindfulness is a practice of increasing awareness and focus of a particular feeling, action, situation, or decision. Increasing awareness and focus is critical to […]

Target Specific Brain Regions with Exercise

We have known for years the exercise is incredibly beneficial for the brain. Exercise improves focus, mood, energy, and much more. This article and accompanying graphic, you will learn how to use specific exercises to improve specific brain regions. Take a look: http://consciouslifenews.com/new-finding-different-types-exercise-affect-different-parts-brain/11121031/

Combined Treatments Provide Greatest Change

There is considerable discourse in the media these days about ADHD treatment. Some are for medication management and some are against. Unfortunately, very little is being said about combining treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) alongside stimulant medication. At our clinic we are dedicated to not only providing the most effective treatment, we are also […]

Negative Thoughts Lead to Negative Performance

Negative thoughts can zap your performance. We have all experienced negative self-talk about our abilities, self-worth, future success, etc. This negative self-talk almost uniformly has a negative effect on performance. When we are engaged in goal focused activities we need adequate levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in order to reach our goals or desired outcomes. […]

Overcoming Adult ADHD with Positive Visualization

One very important technique for overcoming adult ADHD is Positive Visualization. For adults with ADHD years of negative outcomes and self-defeating thoughts build up to become giant roadblocks that lead to procrastination. When people with ADHD are confronted with negative or overwhelming thoughts about a project or task, it causes all other stimulus in the […]

3 Easy Steps to Declutter Your Life

Clutter tends to plague people in ways they are not even aware of. If you are interested in 3 easy steps to declutter your life then please read on. If you are under the belief that clutter is your friend, then definitely READ ON! If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of […]

Success and Focus for Entrepreneurs with ADHD

What makes an adult with ADHD like Richard Branson so successful? Why do some adults with ADHD struggle to succeed in their career? There are many factors to this complex question. However, there is one overriding principal that allows entrepreneurs with ADHD to find success, and it is called focus. Focus is a big word […]

5 Steps to Manage Your Diet

Tired of being a slave to your cravings? Tired of using food to manage your stress? Want to tune up your physique and mental health? Follow these 5 steps to manage your diet (with your MDs permission of course): 1. Understand your brain: The best way to understand why your brain is pushes you to […]