| Yay! ADDiva Network is a reality!
(you pronounce it A-D-Deeva)
Yep - it's finally here (and about time, too) and since you're receiving this inaugural newsletter it means you are in on the ground floor of the first-ever network for ADD-ish women.
The vision is big, the plans ambitious: to connect thousands (maybe millions) of women worldwide who understand the daily pitfalls, triumphs and those innumerable and inevitable roll-your-eyes-I-can't-believe-I-did-that-again quirks that are the heart of an ADD-ish life.
Whether you're "officially diagnosed" or have a sneaky suspicion that you might be an ADDiva, you've arrived at the right place (ah, but did you get here on time???).
I've re-thought the original concept of the ADDiva Network. It's true that when you hit 40, your ADD-ish tendencies come forward like never before. But I've heard from SO many younger women who are hungry for support, information, classes, that we are opening the gates WIDE to include ALL adult ADD-ish women.
Heck, even if you're of the ADD male persuasion, you're welcome to hang out, find out more about this wild ride called ADD or ADHD for women and make friends with other like-minded women (literally!).
I'll bring you tidbits of ADDiva-ish wisdom gleaned from my own research and from other ADDivas in the Network (hey, if you have any spare wisdom, please feel free to pass it to the front of the room, OK?).
I'll keep you updated on ADD women's meetings, teleclasses, national conferences, group COACHING, group COPING, et al. And we'll have an easy-to-use discussion board for lively correspondence among you ADDivas.
Monthly live ADDiva call Any member of the ADDiva Network is welcome to join us on an informal teleconference call (I'll send you the bridge line number when you click in the right hand column to 'register.' The call is F*R*E*E - you just pay your own long distance charges. In the follow-up email I have some suggestions for very inexpensive dial-around cards so the phone charges will be minimal. The call will be recorded so if you miss it, you can listen in later.
Help shape the future of ADDiva I have lots of ideas (when am I ever at a loss for new ideas?) but I'd like to hear from you. I invite you to join one of my "ADDiva Possibility (out of) Focus" groups that will meet via teleconference (also known as a bridge line) to talk about ideas for the ADDiva Network. Let's brainstorm, dream, imagine and demand (well, at least ask) what we really want from this incredible connection.
Wanna come? I've scheduled two calls for the Network that are open to ANYONE..invite other ADDivas if you know some. Bring your questions, your suggestions, your brilliant selves to the call. The dates are: Monday, August 15th from 8 - 9:30 EDT OR Wednesday, August 27th from 9 - 10 EDT (click here to adjust for your time zone).
These calls will be limited to 10 participants each to allow your wonderful ideas to float around and be captured, so please pre-register. For your time and trouble, I'll send you your very own VIVA ADDiva button that you can wear proudly! Just click HERE to register and/or get more details! If you can't make either of the calls (or if they are full), please email me with your suggestions. linda@addiva.net and please put "ADDiva ideas" in the subject line.
ADDiva of the Month
Karen J., Raleigh, NC
Karen spent most of her professional life as a nurse and recently worked for a company who did follow-up for clinical trials (reports, details, follow-up - can you imagine a worse job for an ADDiva?).
A few months ago, she realized that her true passion was in working with animals, specifically horses. So in October, she will retrain as an equine massage therapist. Eventually, she'd like to do therapeutic massage for dolphins in rehab. WOW!
What a inspiring and amazing transformation - THANK YOU, Karen, for being Who You Truly Are and reminding the rest of us that we are DESTINED to shine!
(Got a great ADDiva story to tell? Send it to Janie@ADDiva.net and we might include it in a future newsletter.)
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Ask the ADDiva
Q.I have three freezers full of perfectly good food at home, but I find myself going to the grocery store to buy MORE food! What's that about?
A. It's all about "new." ADDivas love to start new projects, buy new things, think new thoughts. Food that we bought last week or even yesterday is "old" and thus is "boring." Buying "new" food motivates us to cook dinner, while thawing out an "old" roast isn't nearly as exciting.
Potential solution? Clean out your freezer (s), (yes, throw away that freezer- burned leftover lasagna). Then buy "new food" every day or so - something that inspires you. Doesn't have to be the entire meal (maybe you CAN use that frozen roast if you pair it with some exciting "new" acorn squash that appeared this week at the Farmer's Market).
(Special thanks to ADDiva Donna from Tennessee for reminding me about this all-too-familiar ADDiva dilemma.)
All right, so here we go! Hang in there with me. This is a process -- we'll add a few ADDiva treats at a time. And I promised myself I'd start with the monthly newsletter in July - oops, August -- and I DID it! Three ADDiva stars for me!
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'Til next month ...
(OMG -- a deadline....works as well as Adderall) Biggie ADDiva hugs, Linda Roggli, ACC/ADDiva One
| | ADDiva calendar
Join us for the FIRST
ADDiva Connection
"VIVA! ADDiva
the priceless benefits of
mutual support"
Monday, August 20th, 2007 9 - 10 pm EDT
F.R.E.E. conference call that allows us to connect, talk, share stories, offer support and MORE good stuff! (so we know how many phone lines to reserve)
ADDiva (out of) Focus Group
Help shape the ADDiva Network! Bring your questions and/or ideas to a F*R*E*E* call: Wed. Aug. 15, 2007 8 - 9:30 pm EDT OR Mon. Aug. 27th, 2007 9 - 10 pm EDT Limited to the first 10 ADDivas who register VIVA! ADDiva button for each participant
ADDiva Weekend Retreat
September 14-16, 2007 GardenSpirit Guesthouse
Durham, NC
Join your sister ADDivas in an energizing, informative, relaxing, lots-of-fun weekend in a strictly feminine guest house. We'll talk, stay up late (or not) and learn more about this wild ride called ADD. Topics include meds, time management, organization, relationships, diets, and more. Plus we'll relax in the hot tub, walk the labyrinth and giggle at the fabulous short video "Dysenchanted."
There has been a LOT
of interest in this retreat,
so register early -- only nine spaces available at GardenSpirit!
$395 per ADDiva
ADHD Couples Retreat October 26 - 28, 2007 GardenSpirit
Durham, NC
Victor and Linda Roggli have lived with and coped with ADD throughout their 17+ years of courtship and marriage. We'll share our secrets of working through the 'tough stuff' and help you find your own solutions.
Limited to just FOUR couples so spaces will go quickly. Register now to hold your place. $750 per couple
All inclusive
Got a question about ADD, women's ADD, et al? Send it to the ADDiva. Questions will be answered on a space-available basis in the ADDiva Network
Newsletter AND posted on the ADDiva blog.
EMAIL:
linda@addiva.net
BLOG
http://addiva.blogspot.com
WEBSITE
www.addiva.net
PHONE
919-309-9300
The ADDiva Network is open to anyone in support of women with ADD or ADHD. It's intention is to be a welcoming community for everyone!
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