(Wow my last post was 11/6! I can't believe how time flies. I did go on vacation for a week. Once I got back it took me a week to reestablish some routine. Sound familiar? Including eating well, sleep and exercise schedule, writing my blog. Sound familiar? Transitions can be a challenge for ADDers. It's not that I didn't want to get back to my routines. I desperately did. It's just that it can take some of us ADDers a bit longer that's all. Maybe that's why some of us become rigid about changing it up or going on vacation. The challenge of getting back into it is too much. ( And then there's the packing...a topic for another day).
I was able to jump right back into my work schedule without missing a beat. That's because I did not have to establish the parameters. My clients were scheduled and I showed up. The routines that I have at home have taken much longer to reestablish. 
So what can be done to help ourselves? Most important is ACCEPTANCE. Know that transitions are a challenge. Don't be yourself up or tell yourself all is lost and you'll never get back. Treat yourself with COMPASSION. Understand that it will happen it will just take a bit longer. Use POSITIVE SELF TALK to give yourself pep talks and keep awareness. Tell yourself that you will get back in the swing and remind yourself how good it will feel to be in your routine again. 

I want to talk about the gift of ADHD today. Sure there are loads of challenges in everyday life for someone with ADHD but there is a flip side for just about every one of them. For example, the challenge of  difficulty with staying connected with time, the past present future etc creates the wonderful ability to live in the now, be spontaneous and see each day anew. The challenge of speaking before one thinks is the source of much of the spark and humor, and quick wit of ADHD folks. The ADHD day dreamer who walks to the bet of their own drum is also the inventor and the impulsive risk taker is the entrepreneur, The emotional intensity of ADHD  is the source of empathy, caring and authenticity. Life with ADHD can be a challenge for sure. Which is why I challenge you to think about a challenge of ADHD and find the flip side. I promise you it's there.