Tag: ADHD

  • What could ADHD and workaholism possibly have to do with one another?

    What could ADHD and workaholism possibly have to do with one another?

    We’ve screwed up talking about ADHD. It’s easy to attach your worth to your accomplishments, behaviors, and status. It makes sense, doesn’t it? That’s how we value everything. If something performs well, like an iPhone, then it’s worth a whopping $700. We tend to do that with people, too. If you see someone not “performing”…

  • Study finds that ADHD is correlated with specific personality traits

    Study finds that ADHD is correlated with specific personality traits

    Everyone knows something about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We know that ADHD affects a sizeable portion of the global population (the ADHD Institute estimates 5.3-7.1% of children and adolescents and 3.4% of adults), and that the disorder is more prevalent in males. Symptoms include difficulty paying attention, disorganization, jumping from one activity to the next,…