Category Archives: Peak Performance

I hope you are making sure to slow down and enjoy the holiday season. Al’s kids and grandchildren and my daughter and her husband shared Thanksgiving with us. I loved having them all together This has been a happy and busy year for me. As you know my sweetheart, Al, asked me to marry him(read more)

We live in a very distracting world with so many things vying for our attention all at the same time.  We often wear many hats: parent, caregiver for our parent, spouse, employee, entrepreneur and more.  Between our many commitments and the demands of our work, home life, and social life we may find it difficult(read more)

Recently I hiked up to the top of a small mountain following a steep trail through the forest.  The loose rocks and the unevenness and steepness of the trail made the going tough.  When I stopped moving to figure out where to place my next step I discovered that it was harder to get going(read more)

I have been teaching how to incorporate mindfulness skills into every aspect of daily life for many years. The benefits of practicing mindfulness are compelling. Meditation is a type of mindfulness skill and research shows it can change the brain in significantly positive ways. By practicing meditation we can calm our brain and our body,(read more)

As adults with ADHD or parents of children with ADHD we are always trying to find things that decrease ADHD symptoms and improve our ability to succeed. Something that is often overlooked is the benefit of physical exercise for adults and children alike. Research shows that there is a direct correlation between the amount of(read more)

When you live with ADHD you often feel discouraged throughout your day as you  struggle to deal with the symptoms of ADHD that make it difficult for you to concentrate and gets things done on time.  This happens to kids, teens and adults alike. It is easy to understand how this happens as you experience(read more)

Have you ever wanted something in your life that just seemed to elude you? Did you try everything you knew and it still didn’t work? I spent about 10 years doing everything possible to attract a wonderful man to enjoy this life journey with. Trust me when I say I tried everything; from on-line dating,(read more)