by Ruth Bomar | Feb 11, 2025 | Academic Coaching, ADHD Coaching, ADHD in College, Blog, Books I'm Reading, College Transition 101, Dissertation Coaching
Reframing ADHD as a Strength: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome The Problem with Viewing ADHD as a Deficit Many of my clients view an ADHD diagnosis as a problem—something that needs to be fixed, as if their brain is broken. From this line of thinking, it’s a small leap to...
by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Blog, College Transition 101, Graduation
Every semester completed is one step closer to graduation. In May we cross one semester’s finish line. But only those that run the race get to cross that finish line. The race starts on week one of the semester, when we map out assignment due dates on a...
by Ruth Bomar | May 18, 2017 | Academic Coaching, ADHD in College, College Transition 101
How do you find college success? Years of working side by side with college students with and without learning disabilities or ADHD, have shown me that successful college students take these five steps. Step one Be willing to learn. Remember that you are in school to...
by Ruth Bomar | Feb 13, 2017 | Academic Coaching, College Transition 101, Study Routines
For all you, perfectionists out there, this one is for you. You have 2 discussion boards due this week. Are you stuck and don’t know how to start? Here are twelve steps to get your ideas out of your head and onto your paper. On a blank piece of paper, write out...
by Ruth Bomar | Oct 31, 2016 | Academic Coaching, ADHD in College, College Transition 101
What are the steps to be ready for academic advising? Academic advising comes up every semester. It is a required step before you register, at most universities. Unlike high school, you need to prepare ahead of time. Things to think about before you go to...
by Ruth Bomar | Oct 12, 2016 | Blog, College Transition 101
Give yourself a break. Failing any exam feels terrible. Step back and create some space between you and your failure. Don’t go talk to your professor if you are angry. Don’t do anything right away, calm down first. Take a walk. Take a bubble bath. Work...
