RESOURCES

I recommend these books, websites, and articles simply because I personally found them informative, inspiring, or relevant. I receive no compensation for these recommendations.

Books about or relating to ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults, by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You, by Jenara Nerenberg

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder From Childhood Through Adulthood, by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.

Focused, by Alyson Gerber (Middle grade fiction told from the perspective of a seventh-grade girl who learns she has ADHD. A factual and empathetic depiction of a terrific kid who deserves to be, and ultimately is, appreciated for her gifts and given support to learn how best to deal with her executive function challenges.)

Journeys Through ADDulthood, by Sari Solden

Books about Personal Growth and Wellbeing

Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed, by Lori Gottlieb

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive, by Kristin Neff, PhD and Christopher Germer, PhD

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by John J. Ratey

Informative websites and articles:

Thirty Proven Benefits of Life Coaching and Mentoring, by Kori D. Miller (positivepsychology.com)

9 Great Reasons To Hire (Or Not To Hire) A Life Coach , by Remy Blumenfeld (forbes.com)

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - rich with resources for education and advocacy relating to ADHD, including blogs, podcasts, webinars, and Attention magazine.

The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley - since 2001, the GGSC has been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life.

The National Task Force on Lawyer Well Being - a coalition of entities committed to catalyzing a movement to improve well-being in the legal profession. In August 2017, the Task Force published a comprehensive report titled The Path to Lawyer Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change.