Dr Hallowell

Thanks for all your excellent comments.  I will go ahead and develop 355 more of these.  I welcome your suggestions.  Already, some of you have come up with sayings I will use (and give you credit!).  —  As some of you know, I have prostate cancer, and am having surgery August 18.  I’ll have time to write while I recuperate.  Luckily, I enjoy writing.  One of the interesting facts I’ve learned about people with ADD is that we all do much better when we have a creative outlet.  Writing is one of mine.

Hi, Ned Hallowell here.  I have been thinking for years of writing a book of 365 sayings regarding ADD, one for each day.  This is my start.  I’d love your feedback.  Should I go on?

1. Always remember this: you really, truly are a much better person than you think you are.
2. Scheduling is vital, even in matters where it seems unimportant.  For example, one of THE BEST ways to improve your sex life, if you have ADD, it to schedule love-making into your week.  It is both romantic—because anticipation is arousing—and effective, because you actually will make love instead of just thinking about it!
3. I will not listen to people who burst my bubble because they are always negative.  But I will listen to people who I know have my best interests at heart even if they burst my bubble.
4. Every day, EYES:  Exercise, Yoga or meditation, Eat right, and Sleep enough.  How much sleep is enough?  Enough so that you wake up without an alarm clock.
5. Your greatest asset is also your worst enemy.  It’s your imagination.  Think about that and you’ll understand.  Then, try bringing your imagination under control.
6. Before you double the recipe, count the guests.
7. Never worry alone.
8. Don’t worry about being perfectly organized.  Leave that for the people who have attention surplus disorder.  Make it your purpose to get well enough organized that disorganization doesn’t keep your from reaching your goals.
9. Get a pet.  You need frequent doses of positive contact.
10. Try to do one thing at a time.  Multi-tasking is a dangerous myth.  On the other hand, you don’t mow a lawn one blade of grass at a time.  Learn how to leverage your time and energy.