Liv Hua

How to Coach Overwhelmed Clients: Adapting ICF Guidelines

How to Coach Overwhelmed Clients: Adapting ICF Guidelines By Liv Hua, Ph.D., BCC As a coach following the International Coaching Federation (ICF) guidelines, you aim for a clear agenda, measurable criteria for success, and collaborative problem-solving to help clients identify the gap between their present and future. You want your client to have an aha […]

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ADHD and the Gumball Machine: What to Do When Sleep, Exercise, and Meditation Aren’t Enough

In the realm of mental health and self-improvement, we often hope for tangible, predictable results from our investments in well-being. The analogy of the brain as a gumball machine—where we insert healthful inputs and expect a rewarding output—simplifies our expectations but can lead to frustration when reality falls short.

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Successful yet Bored or Burned out at work? Maybe you’ve hit a local maximum

Successful yet Bored or Burned out at work? Maybe you’ve hit a local maximum By Liv Hua, Ph.D., BCC Are you feeling stuck at the peak of your career, wondering if there’s more to achieve? You’re not alone. Many high-achieving professionals, especially those with ADHD, experience this. Let’s explore how a concept from computer science,

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Navigating Vacation Stress for Couples with ADHD: A Compassionate Guide

Navigating Vacation Stress for Couples with ADHD: A Compassionate Guide By Liv Hua, Ph.D., BCC Vacations, while a source of joy and relaxation, can also bring to the fore unique challenges that test many relationships, especially those where neurodiversity is not shared between partners. A critical aspect often overlooked is the impact of removing a

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A New Approach to Transforming Self-Talk: Recognizing Unacknowledged Burdens

A New Approach to Transforming Self-Talk: Recognizing Unacknowledged Burdens By Liv Hua, Ph.D., BCC Watching my friend pretend her heart isn’t breakingby Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer On Earth, just a teaspoon of neutron starwould weigh six billion tons. Six billion tons.The equivalent weight of how much railwayit would take to get a third of the way

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How to Reduce the Frequency and Intensity of Negative Thoughts

How to Reduce the Frequency and Intensity of Negative Thoughts By Liv Hua, Ph.D., BCC How often have you found yourself in the endless cycle of changing a baby’s diapers? It’s much like dealing with our minds on those days when automatic thoughts bombard us relentlessly. Their frequency and intensity can be overwhelming, leaving us

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