NEAT & SIMPLE LIVING

Embracing Mistakes: A Power Tool for Getting Unstuck, Overcoming Procrastination, and Taking Action

You cannot make progress in life without making decisions. And can't take action and make progress, without learn to embrace making mistakes.

Most accomplished people will tell you - they could never have gotten where they are without making LOTS of mistakes.

In fact they make more bad decisions than good ones.

Top 10 Signs That You Are “Hoarding,” Not Just “Collecting”

 Collecting is a natural, and even VALUABLE,  human instinct.  It comes in many shapes and sizes, but we all have this instinct in one way or another.  Out of control or “compulsive collecting” and it’s partner, "compulsive saving”, are what is referred to by the term "hoarding."  

Personally, I feel that the word "hoarding" is a very unfortunate label for this behavior. Hoarding is such an ugly word.  Why would anyone want to think of themselves as a “hoarder” when the actual behavior looks like “collecting” AND we as a society actually celebrate and marvel at collections?  

Collecting crosses all cultures, borders and languages. Every society honors and celebrates “collections” of things that are displayed in a way that educates, serves some kind of purpose, or inspires awe. The obvious example is museums. Others include libraries, stores, even magazines and blogs. They are all collections of things, ideas, photos, etc.  Even our closets, drawers, and filing systems are collections.

If you have been wondering if your collections might be a sign of problem, check out the article on "Collecting vs. Hoarding" I wrote for my friend Deb Lee's blog!

All the best,

Read Full Article:  Top 10 Signs 

Thom Hartmann’s Hunter and Farmer Approach to ADD/ADHD

Below is an excellent post describing how ADD looks if you think of it as a "disorder"  VS.  How ADHD traits look with a positive "filter" which Hartmann describes as the "Hunter" view.

His theory is that ADD is a set of traits that were naturally selected for during evolution - ADDers made EXCELLENT hunters and were HIGHLY VALUED for their traits such as being able to:

• hyperfocus;
• react quickly;
• stay up easily at night;
• be highly flexible and adaptable;
• take big risks;
• tolerate change in routine;
• notice everything going on at once, and more. 

In our western society these traits are not an asset when it comes to doing routine, mundane, repetitive tasks...these traits are less common and in environments such as school, assembly lines, and administrative jobs, they can be a hindrance.  Because we don't "naturally" fit in to the "standard" ways of doing things, doesn't mean we truly have a "disorder".  By definition we are "uncommon" - about 6 - 10% of the population. 

 Okay so we aren't good at sitting still all day in schools and offices and doing what we are told.  We are natural initiators and problem solvers though. And in some environments...like professions requiring "diagnosis" or creative problem solving ... our natural traits / strengths are PERFECTLY suited and often valued.

Check out this interesting list! 

http://www.thomhartmann.com/2007/11/01/thom-hartmanns-hunter-and-farmer-approach-to-addadhd/

Here's another neat blog based on his work...  Hunter in a Farmer’s World  An ADHD Life

 

Ariane