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Understanding How It's Built
I had my photo taken with an Ariel Atom recently - if you haven’t seen one before, it’s the kind of car that looks like someone forgot to finish building it. There’s no roof, no doors and hardly any bodywork at all; it is just a frame, an engine and a driver holding on for dear life. Despite that, it’s one of the fastest cars ever made. The lack of weight means it can go from 0 to 60 in about 2.8 seconds, faster than most supercars - it is raw, loud and completely focused on
Michael Ling
Oct 22, 20251 min read


ADHD - Seeing the Positives!
We all know that having ADHD comes with many challenges, but I am all about positivity, so I like to try and focus my attention on the parts of ADHD that make life a bit more interesting, and - dare I say it - brilliant. Here are some of the things I personally like most about having ADHD: • Passion and enthusiasm. When something really captures my interest, I throw myself into it completely. • Resilience. Living with ADHD means I’ve had to find a hundred different ways to ma
Michael Ling
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Playing To Your Strengths Improves Your Wellbeing
I have been reading the article below from the University of Bath and found it very interesting; the idea of 'playing to your strengths'...
Michael Ling
Oct 7, 20251 min read


A Walk in the Rain
Don't you just love the British weather? It is so unpredictable, always likes to keeping you guessing as to what will come next. Yesterday I was sweating as I walked my daughter home from nursery as it suddenly turned very warm despite the cloud. Today could not be more different though! At least today the weather forecast was accurate - non stop rain from dawn to dusk! I'm not a fan of the rain, but at least it good for the garden (also gets me out of having to mow the lawn
Michael Ling
Oct 3, 20251 min read


My ADHD Talk for The Rotary Club
On Tuesday evening, I had the privilege of delivering one of my ADHD information talks at the historic Madingley Hall in Cambridge for the South Cambridgeshire Rotary Club. The venue provided a beautiful backdrop for what turned out to be a well-attended and engaging event. I was delighted to see such a diverse audience, spanning different ages and backgrounds, which highlights just how many people are eager to learn more about ADHD, whether for themselves, their families, or
Michael Ling
Sep 25, 20251 min read


ADHD and Forgetfulness - Finding the Humour!
This is the face of someone who went somewhere and then immediately forgot why! Well that is ADHD for you - you head out with a purpose,...
Michael Ling
Sep 17, 20251 min read


The Importance of Refection
I’ve been spending some time reflecting recently - with ADHD, reflection does not always come easily. My brain often races onto the next...
Michael Ling
Sep 15, 20251 min read


ADHD and The Hunter Gatherer Theory
I came across a video on youtube called 'The Hunter Gatherer theory of ADHD' and found it fascinating. The theory explains a very...
Michael Ling
Sep 10, 20251 min read


The Honesty of a Self Portrait
Sometimes a portrait captures more than just a face; it holds a mirror up to the way we see ourselves. This drawing was done of me by my...
Michael Ling
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Do You Ever Wish You Could Travel Back In Time?
I often imagine that if I could travel back in time - just one small hop, like through the Tardis or DeLorean next to me, I wouldn’t go...
Michael Ling
Aug 28, 20251 min read


THE ADHD Iceberg: What's Hidden Beneath
When people think of ADHD, the first things that often come to mind are being forgetful, fidgety, or easily distracted. These are the...
Michael Ling
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Personal Growth and ADHD
Personal growth is a lot like tending to a garden 🪴 If you want things to thrive, you can’t just water them once and expect miracles;...
Michael Ling
Aug 20, 20251 min read


ADHD and Life Expectancy
So the long and short of it is…🦒 A recent UK study has found that adults diagnosed with ADHD may live on average between 4.5 and 11...
Michael Ling
Aug 15, 20251 min read


The myth of ADHD over diagnosis needs to disappear!
There has been a lot of talk lately about ADHD being over diagnosed; I have seen it all over the media, and I hear it in conversations...
Michael Ling
Aug 4, 20251 min read


The Importance of Self-care
It can be all too easy to forget to treat ourselves kindly when we’ve had a difficult day, especially if we live with ADHD. The...
Michael Ling
Jul 31, 20251 min read


It Is Farewell To Teaching For Me!
This week, I said goodbye to my teaching job. For the past four years, I’ve worked at the same secondary school, and it is one that will...
Michael Ling
Jul 24, 20252 min read


The Science of ADHD - Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
I wanted to share this brilliant talk by Professor James Brown called 'The Science of ADHD – Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical...
Michael Ling
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Understanding ADHD in Women
My blog post speaking about my experiences with seeing female clients who have ADHD
Michael Ling
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Insights from my talks: Sharing strategies that really help
I really enjoy giving talks on ADHD and sharing my expertise and knowledge with others, and last week I had the opportunity to give two...
Michael Ling
Jul 1, 20252 min read


ADHD Paralysis
Feeling Stuck? Try These Two ADHD-Friendly Techniques to Get Moving Again We all have those moments when the to-do list is sitting there,...
Michael Ling
Jun 19, 20252 min read
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