
The Queen of Distraction
How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done
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Narrated by:
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Randye Kaye
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By:
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Terry Matlen MSW
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Do you rule the realm of disorganization, clutter, and chaos? Are you constantly battling to get things done? Are you ready to give up and toss your day planner into the dungeon (otherwise known as your closet)? If so, you might just be The Queen of Distraction. And whether or not you've been formally diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably already know that something's got to give.
The Queen of Distraction presents practical skills to help women with ADHD achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it's at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD, discussing the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as relationships, skin sensitivities, meal planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones. In addition this audiobook offers helpful tips and strategies to get your symptoms under control and outlines a number of effective treatment options for you to pursue.
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- Strategies That Work from an Acclaimed Professional Organizer and a Renowned ADD Clinician
- By: Judith Kolberg, Kathleen G. Nadeau PhD
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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Acclaimed professional organizer Judith Kolberg and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, renowned ADHD clinical psychologist, are back with an updated edition of their classic text for adults with ADD. Their collaboration offers the best understanding and solutions for adults who want to get and stay organized. Listeners will enjoy all new content on organizing digital information, managing distractions, organizing finances, and coping with the "black hole" of the Internet.
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Great strategies & techniques told in story format
- By Anna on 04-10-18
By: Judith Kolberg, and others
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Order from Chaos
- The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD
- By: Jaclyn Paul
- Narrated by: Vanessa Daniels
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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Late fees on forgotten bills. A home full of clutter and unfinished projects. Eroding respect with your friends, family, and colleagues. Health worries from doctor's appointments you keep meaning to schedule. Nonstop anxiety as you wait for the other shoe to drop. You deserve better. Order from Chaos will teach you how your brain works and how to stop getting in your own way.
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Disorganized & boring
- By Reviewer 123 on 10-29-21
By: Jaclyn Paul
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Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition - Revised and Updated
- Tips and Tools to Help You Take Charge of Your Life and Get Organized
- By: Susan C. Pinsky
- Narrated by: Erin deWard
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Organizing Solutions for People with ADD, 2nd Edition outlines new organizing strategies that will be of value to anyone who wants to improve their organizational skills. This revised and updated version also includes tips and techniques for keeping your latest technologies in order and for staying green and recycling with ease.
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I want to love it but I can't
- By Kate Robinson on 06-28-22
By: Susan C. Pinsky
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Delivered From Distraction
- Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
- By: Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D.
- Narrated by: Dan Cashman
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
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In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated.
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Read the book
- By Delano on 07-20-10
By: Edward M. Hallowell M.D., and others
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Thriving with Adult ADHD
- Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning
- By: Phil Boissiere MFT
- Narrated by: Chris Kipiniak
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
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Executive functioning skills—including focus, organization, stress management, and more―are critical to succeeding in all aspects of your life. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve lived with it your entire life, you know that developing these skills can be a challenge. Thriving with Adult ADHD offers a toolbox of information, assessments, and evidence-based exercises to help you build this mental skill set and take control of your ADHD.
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helpful advice backed by science
- By Must Have Water on 03-02-25
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How to ADHD
- An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
- By: Jessica McCabe
- Narrated by: Jessica McCabe
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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Diagnosed with ADHD at age twelve, Jessica struggled with a brain that she didn’t understand. She lost things constantly, couldn’t finish projects, and felt like she was putting more effort in than everyone around her while falling further and further behind. At thirty-two years old—broke, divorced, and living with her mom—Jessica decided to look more deeply into her ADHD challenges. She reached out to experts, devoured articles, and shared her discoveries on YouTube.
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Life changing
- By J & G on 04-02-24
By: Jessica McCabe
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The Ultimate ADHD Workbook for Cleaning and Organizing
- Activate Your ADHD Superpowers with 101 Genius Hacks and Transformative Strategies That Work with Your Brain, Not Against It
- By: Marlowe Stone
- Narrated by: Chelsea Bartel
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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Discover the empowering approach to cleaning and organizing with ADHD—without hating yourself in the process. Do you feel constant guilt, shame, and frustration because no matter how hard you try, your home never stays organized? Have your attempts at following ‘traditional’ cleaning advice failed, making you believe it’s impossible because of ADHD? Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't maintain a tidy space despite your best efforts?
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A Handy Tool For ADHD Cleaning and Organizing
- By ScreenMagic Films on 09-10-24
By: Marlowe Stone
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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second Edition
- Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships
- By: Russell A. Barkley PhD, Christine M. Benton
- Narrated by: William Sarris
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr. Barkley takes you through the process of seeking professional help, addresses frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments, and offers a wealth of advice and tips.
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Very frustrating to read when already diagnosed
- By David on 11-30-22
By: Russell A. Barkley PhD, and others
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The Power of Different
- The Link Between Disorder and Genius
- By: Gail Saltz
- Narrated by: Gail Saltz
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be "disabilities", revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths. In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and best-selling author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries and profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed with all manner of brain "problems".
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Dr. Pollyanna
- By NMwritergal on 01-20-18
By: Gail Saltz
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Women with ADHD
- The Complete Guide to Stay Organized, Overcome Distractions, and Improve Relationships. Manage Your Emotions, Finances, and Succeed in Life
- By: Sarah Davis, Linda Hill
- Narrated by: SL Albert
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
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If you are a woman with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, you’ve learned that the way you think and act might not be what society would label as “correct”. In this breakthrough guide, you’ll be enlightened to the truth that is: There is no such thing as correct!
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It's About ____Time!
- By Kristie B on 11-29-22
By: Sarah Davis, and others
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The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success
- How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home
- By: Peg Dawson EdD, Richard Guare PhD
- Narrated by: Randye Kaye
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Are you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong executive skills - the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under pressure.
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Where are the worksheets?
- By jill on 03-01-17
By: Peg Dawson EdD, and others
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Faster Than Normal
- Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain
- By: Peter Shankman, Edward Hallowell - foreword
- Narrated by: Peter Shankman, Bernie Wagenblast
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
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Peter Shankman is a busy guy - a media entrepreneur who runs several businesses, gives keynote speeches around the world, hosts a popular podcast, runs marathons and Iron Mans, is a licensed skydiver, dabbles in angel investing, and is a loving father to his young daughter. Simply put, he always seems to have more than 24 hours in a day. How does he do it? Peter attributes his unusually high energy level and extreme productivity to his ADHD.
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Good, not great
- By George on 07-25-18
By: Peter Shankman, and others
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- Amber
- 04-23-18
Empowering
I found this book very helpful. Terry Mattlen herself has ADHD and has real world tips on how to manage it in every day life. I thought the narrator was excellent as well.
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- Janet Baer
- 03-21-21
She knows me!
I wish everyone in my family could hear/read this book. It explains things that I didn't know were systems of ADHD that I was chastising myself for.
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- S D
- 06-09-16
It is almost like reading a bibliography of myself
It is almost like reading a bibliography of myself. I like that this book relates to women with ADHD. All subtypes are discussed. I wish there was more on the Primarily Inattentive subtype since I thought females generally have that type.
The book offers strategies for organizing your life but sometimes I think that the author forgets that we are ADHD because some of the suggestions require too much organizational thought. I think that if you have a spouse or a non-ADHD person to help you use these suggestions, it would makes sense. I can just see myself getting stuck trying to sort my "to do today" paperwork vs what can "wait until later" pile. I can sort tasks better than paperwork. I think that a lot of us find paperwork much harder to sort out. Some of is that have an OCD personality along with ADHD/executive function issues may find it even more difficult.
I find the narrator easy to listen to even at a faster playback rate. There were a couple areas that skipped like a broken record briefly but it may have been on my device rather than an Audible glitch recording.
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- Hailey Smith
- 01-02-22
Would be better for kindle.
I liked the content although it seemed a bit all over the place. I had desire to skip the entire relationship section it felt out of place. I think it would have read better as a kindl book because of the amount of times a website was listed(could be a drinking game). They probably didn't need to speak out H T T P colon back slash back slash every single time.
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- Holly Anderson
- 01-28-18
This book brings comfort!
While I don't have an official diagnosis, listening to the author describe inattentive adhd made me feel like she was describing my life! The suggestions she offers seem very attainable and offer so much hope for being able to function better in the future. I would love to see more books by this author which dive into the variety of topics even deeper! This book is ideal for newly diagnosed, and those who have just realized that adhd is the reason for their lifelong struggles. It is definitely worth the price!
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- Lee Lee
- 12-19-23
Very helpful
Super informative and very helpful A lot of very good advice and information for people who struggle with the challenges of ADHD.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-17
Revalational!!
As a 33 year old woman who was just recently diagnosed with adhd this book was right on time! I related to many of the example stories a little too well! But I loved that about the book. I am in the stages of coming to terms with and learning about my my recent diagnosis and I feel this book really helped me with that process. I Would recommend this book also to people who may not have adhd but that have a hard time with or are looking for tips on organization. Love and thanks!
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- Candita36
- 11-16-20
Gave me the vocab I needed for my ADHD symptoms
Gave me the vocab I needed for my ADHD symptoms so I do not feel as crazy. I'm not the only one.
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- AbA
- 03-09-19
narration is awful
the narrator sounds like the narrator from calliou. I really wanted to get through this book but between that and the fact that the author takes lengthy caveats(know readers have adhd). I just couldn't get through it.
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- Jennifer
- 10-10-21
I couldn't "put it down".
Everything about this book was perfect for my brain. The cadence of the narrator's voice kept my attention and the organization of the content helped me stay focused and allowed me to retain a lot of information. I'm so grateful Terry Matlen decided to put pen to paper to share all she has in this book. My undiagnosed ADHD thanks you. ❤️
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