6 Practices for Achieving Excellent Self-CareWritten by ADD Management Coach Jennifer Koretsky
Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often feel like they are running behind schedule, and just don't have time get everything done. As a result, many ADDers end up sacrificing their own self-care in order to scratch off items on their to-do lists. Those who skimp on self-care, however, will find themselves slowed down in end. It's nearly impossible to be an effective parent, spouse, friend, or worker when you are not operating at your best. And you can't be at your best when you are not taking care of yourself!The following strategies are small changes that ADDers can employ to practice excellent self-care. 1. Cover Basics Eat right, exercise, and get enough rest - we hear it all time for good reason! These are basics that our bodies and minds need to stay fit. Making even small changes in these areas will increase your energy levels and ability to focus. Please talk to your doctor if you need some guidance in these areas. 2. Schedule in "Down Time" Every Day With or without ADD, life is hectic. But ADDers frequently report feeling like they are on "over drive" or "high speed" throughout day. And this applies to mental activity, as well as physical activity! It's extremely hard to make progress when operating in this mode. Learning how to slow down and recharge may take some time, but benefits are well worth it. Try meditating, sitting quietly, or taking a peaceful walk by yourself. Feel free to start small - just 5 minutes a day will make a difference - and increase your down time as practice becomes more comfortable. 3. Choose Great (Not Just Good) Doctors From general practitioners to dentists, make sure that you have a friendly and reliable doctor who can help. Adults with ADD, especially those taking medication, should make sure they have GREAT doctors. Don't settle for doctors that make you feel uncomfortable. When choosing a doctor, talk to friends and family and find out who they recommend. Make sure doctor listens to your feelings and concerns, and answers your questions. If you've been to a doctor a few times and they never remember your name, face, or circumstances, it may be time to find a new doctor. The extra effort that is sometimes required is worth stress and frustration that you save yourself in end.
| | What is the difference between HMO and PPO dental plans?Written by Dentistry21 Editorial Team
You can re-publish this article as long as you provide clickable links to source. A courtesey email to marketing@dentistry21.com will be appreciated. What is difference between HMO and PPO dental plans? If your employer offers dental benefit or if you are shopping for it yourself you often come across two terms: 1. Dental HMO plans (DMO) 2. Dental PPO plans To be able to make a correct decision you should know difference between two, and I don't mean coverage difference that is usually presented by insurance companies. What I mean is real difference. You should know how they pay doctors and which plans doctors favor. Why? Because eventually it is dentist that will provide service to you and not insurance company. So, no matter what insurance company claims their doctors have to do, your dentist will treat you as he or she sees fit. To look at issue from perspective of a dentist, let's see how they differ in terms of payments to doctors. 1. The PPO plans PPO plans, also called preferred provider plans, pay doctors based on procedures they perform. In other words, for each approved treatment or service performed by your dentist insurance company sends him a payment (assuming other limitations don't apply). When you are talking about this kind of coverage, it means more your doctor does more he is paid. Of course there are checks and balances in place to make sure doctors overall performance is acceptable.
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