Driven to Distraction at Work

A wide ranging blend of both state of the art research as well as the experiences of thousands of his patient/clients, Dr. Hallowell's book is full of both fascinating insights and practical steps you can implement immediately all delivered in a surprisingly well written and literate style. His turn of a phrase such as, "...an attention wandering like a three year old at a picnic. Oblivious to both authority and danger." are delightfully apt. You will enjoy and value this timely book.

At first I didn't like the book because it talked a lot about case studies of people with issues. However, after getting through the early part of the book I saw the validity of the author's approach. He gives good tips and frameworks in the book, but in some respects I wished that I'd bought the physical book so I could have tabbed various pages...would be nice if Amazon would let us add named bookmarks so jumping back to find areas in a long e-book was easier!

When you determine that 'focus' might be an area in your life that could use some help - This is the book to read. The clear, concise and actionable ideas offered to help with given problems were (are) extremely helpful. Note: take the assessment offered early on in the book as it will help direct you to its more personally relavent portions (which for me helped immensely - not having to fight through the portions that did not apply as much). Mr. Hallowell's passion for and dedication to his chosen area of focus is abundantly obvious and sincerely appreciated.

Do self help books ever really help? I think rarely - yet still sometimes I get sucked in. It is just so hard to put anything one reads into practice. It probably just isn't the right format. I thought the CrazyBusy app mentioned in the book might be helpful but unfortunately, it is not available on Android. Some of the links in the book did not work either, but that is typical for internet references - they often don't persist.Even though the book states the obvious - it certainly can't hurt to be reminded to get enough sleep, exercise, and eat right, for example, Have goals and stick to them. Maintain social connections. Etc. I think the main thing I need to do is turn off my phone when I need to get something done. Turn It Off (TIO). And yes, the book mentioned that.

This is the first book I read when I found out my teenage son had ADHD. This is still the best most information influential book on the subject by two psychiatrists who also have ADHD. Buy it!

It was an interesting read that I actually finished so that must mean something :) It is comforting to know many people deal with similar issues so I would recommend the book on that alone. I think it os easy to get down on yourself as "undisciplined" or "lazy" when you deal with ADHD or even ADT but it is good to know we can do things to set ourselves up for success and identify those things that are bringing us down.

I really enjoyed the sharing of real practical situations .The sharing of ideas to confront the issues .Through these practical examples we find what we can relate to.I think the journey for mastering our minds is revealed and even if this is the first or last book of its kind.We each will be getter off having read it.

I was hoping for more day-to-day strategies and coping skills for dealing with ADHD at work. A great book by one of the leading experts on ADHD in adults.