Linda Roggli, PCC

http://www.addiva.net

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Raised as a Midwest farmer’s daughter, Linda left central Illinois for college, marriage(s), parenting and careers in radio, TV news and newspaper. She launched her own advertising agency, Exclusive Writes, in her current hometown, Durham, NC (notice the pattern of deadline-driven professions? it was the ADD!).

After years of seeking advice from any available “expert,” she set out to live her deepest dreams. Along the way, she was diagnosed with ADD (at age 45 to be precise), which she promptly dismissed as “silly.” The ADD began to make more sense as she realized she was never content with one occupation. She retrained as a spiritual life coach, a retreat facilitator and a public speaking trainer. Then she jumped into ADD coaching (usually women, plus a few very special teens, men and couples) and created the ADDiva Network.

In 2006, she transformed a suburban house into a lush garden retreat, complete with a purple tree house and seven-circuit outdoor labyrinth – GardenSpirit. She now believes firmly in her ADD diagnosis.

A published author, Linda has almost finished her second book, Confessions of an ADDiva: Midlife in the Non-Linear Lane. And though she is sure – in the far distant future – her tombstone will read: “Never a dull moment,” her beloved and pun-addicted husband Victor is equally certain it should be inscribed: “Finally, DONE.”

• The World Was Waiting for Me: Life After My ADHD Diagnosis
  A midlife woman's incredible quest to unlock and enjoy the ADHD music inside... more »
• ADHD Fatigue Is a Real (Exhausting) Thing
  ADHD is mentally, emotionally, and physically draining. When you feel thoroughly worn out by tough... more »
• Inside the Aging ADHD Brain
  The latest research on how the ADHD brain changes over time. Plus the differences among... more »
• Lean In(credible): Career Passion In Mid-Life
  Relaunching your career in mid-life is never easy — and that's doubly true when you... more »
• "How I Got My Messy House Organized"
  "We can't use the systems that work for other people. We must have systems that... My strange system »
• LOL Your Way Through ADHD
  Need an effective therapy for attention deficit? Try humor. Set a minimum daily requirement for... Rx: 85 giggles daily »
• Win with ADHD: Joanne Griffin
  Years of ADHD setbacks didn't stop this determined animal lover from pursuing her dream of... "I've always been stubborn." »
• Win with ADHD: Andrea Bilbow
  A nod from the Queen for her advocacy work is a crowning achievement for Andrea... Known by the throne »
• Win with ADHD: Donna Beckmann
  Attention deficit sent Donna Beckmann on the adventure of a lifetime: taking on Africa's highest... An all-time high »
• 7 Masks We Use to Hide Our Faults
  Many adults with ADHD feel they are living a charade. They construct intricate facades designed... more »
• “I’m Not Trying to Drive You Crazy, Really”
  My marriage is the definition of "opposites attract" — I occasionally clash with my straightlaced... more »
• Do You Go Negative a Lot?
  When ADHD — or life — has you feeling despair, follow these tips to stop... more »
• Is It ADHD or Aging?
  It's not always easy to determine whether it's attention deficit or aging that's causing an... Is aging causing attention deficit-like symptoms?»

• Caring for Aging ADHD Parents
  There is plenty of advice for parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),... more »
• Straight Talk on Suicide and ADHD
  Research shows girls with attention deficit are more likely to attempt suicide or self-harm. To... When despair creeps in »
• Change Your Mind Much? Letterman Can Help
  Here's help for the indecisive ADHDer: Draw up your Top 10 reasons for making a... And the number one solution is… »
• How Do I Get Distracted? Let Me Count the Ways
  There are numberless opportunities for ADHDers to get thrown off track. But think about all... Credit where credit is due »
• Yes, I'm a 'Yes' Woman
  I have trouble with subtraction. I perpetually believe I can squeeze new projects into the... ADHD and Overcommitment »
• Beating the Birthday Blues
  As I grow older, I want to keep on being me. As long as my... Here's to the feisty old broads »
• Starting New with Each Breath
  A woman with ADHD discovers one place where she always gets another chance to start... Finding my voice »
• Inattention and the Error of My Shoes
  Inattentive ADHD strikes again...this time at the shoe store. How I gained a healthy... Operating in complete oblivion »
• Snap On Your ADHD "Uppers"
  Feeling spontaneous? Productive? Creative? Attention deficit gives the well-dressed woman an endless wardrobe of choices... If the shoe fits... »
• Cure Your Overflowing Inbox: Unsubscribe!
  Stressed out by the digital clutter of unwanted e-mail? Try this single-click solution... Opt out of overload »
• The ADDiva (Almost) Wears Prada
  An unexpected gift...of Prada shoes?! These gorgeous pumps give great support — but not in... If the shoe fits... »
• I Cultivate My Garden — and My Inner Peace
  In my garden, I grow vegetables. I also grow serene... The ADHD zen of gardening »
• ADHD Never Sleeps
  Getting back to basics — exercise, meditation, and a healthy respect for the disorder —... Humbled but handling it »
• Follow the "Bouncing" Woman
  We're strong, flexible, and resilient — when it comes to the art of bouncing back,... I'm rubber, you're…also rubber »
• Watch Your Words: How ADHDers Can Become Great Communicators
  People don’t seem to get what I mean — I have so much to say... Urgent! Important! Unfocused! »
• Breathing Fire: My ADHD Resilience Slays Dragons
  Somewhere deep down, my ADHD brain finds crises interesting and compelling. Emergencies tend to pull... Under pressure »
• The First Blog Is the Hardest
  Count on me to be forthright, honest and open about my life, as seen through... more »
• The Buzzzzz About ADHD
  I’ve learned to accommodate my ADHD's quirks and demands. But when I start to ignore... more »
• The Name Game
  Maybe it’s my ADD, but I still feel like I AM a child! So how... more »
• Attention Deficit, Food and Patience
  As an ADDiva with attention deficit disorder, there are foods I just don't have the... more »
• The Ideal Gadget for ADHD Adults
  I can see clearly now -- but only when I can find my glasses. So,... more »
• The ADHD Sampling Menu
  The ADHD brain locks onto one of life’s fascinating topics, then skips over to another... more »
• A Bit of Ancient Greek Wisdom for ADDers
  I dare say Aristotle didn’t have an ADD brain. But across those dusty eons, he... more »
• ADD and the Case of the Missing Grapes
  Then it hit me: I had actually lost my grapes! I had to ask: Is... more »
• What ADDers Can Learn from a Doggie Stroller
  Cosmo's doggie stroller reminds me that we ADD folks also need a little boost when... more »
• Going Green, ADD Style
  I just love it when something works for me and my ADD. I love it... more »
• Living with ADD Beyond Tips and Tricks
  How do I move from "dealing with" ADD to "living with" ADD and thriving as... more »
• ADHD and Writer's Block
  Writers’ block is not the exclusive province of ADHD folks. But the creative ADHD brain... more »
• ADHD and Swine Flu: Similarities at Home and Abroad
  This incident forces me to look at the serious effects of ADD-ish behavior. It’s not... more »
• ADHD and Going Overboard
  Sometimes, overdoing things is a guilty pleasure, like I am indulging my ADHD. That extra... more »
• ADHD, Procrastination, and Pedicures
  In true ADDiva style, I began to fall behind in my pedicure schedule. I couldn't... more »
• ADHD Adults and Trees
  When I see those craggy branches and knot holes, I think of the parallels to... more »
• An ADDiva Un-holiday
  I have gradually recognized that high expectations and perfectionism of the holidays push me directly... more »
• ADHD Spring Cleaning Gone Wrong: Settling for Organized Chaos
  Should the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) golden rule of organizing be to tackle projects... more »
• Think Beyond the Label: Accepting ADHD as a Disability
  Anyone affected by this disease knows that ADD/ADHD is a real and legally recognized disability,... more »
• How My Cars Became the Victims of Unmedicated ADHD
  Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD): If you haven't taken your medication, think twice... more »
• Practicing Adult ADD Impulse Control...Or Not
  While my husband didn’t think my overbooked schedule or our cluttered house could handle fostering... The Gift of Structure...from a Foster Dog
• Can an ADHD Diagnosis Save a Relationship?
  One couple's struggles show how attention deficit can affect stability. Diagnosis and treatment can help,... How ADHD treatment can help couples»
• A Dozen Ways to Say 'No'
  ...and really mean it, without being mean. A guide for overworked ADHD adults... Yes you can't! »
• Just Think About It
  What is really important to me? Perhaps if I asked this question -- and stopped... Breathe in. Breathe out. »
• Dream On: A Rockin' Good ADHD Mind
  Aerosmith's iconic, loud-mouthed, ever-eccentric Steven Tyler says he is "ADD personified" at age 63... Our American Idol »
• Aging ADHDers Are Happier and More Satisfied After 60 (Despite Their Messy Closets)
  The senior years grab you suddenly by the lapels when you are a distracted ADHDer... more »
• What Does That Say? My Life with Dysgraphia
  Illegible handwriting often comes along with ADHD. Here’s how I wrote my own ticket around... more »
• Don’t Get Stuck in the Muck: Let Your ADHD Shine Today
  Stop trying to please a world that judges and criticizes us—and start pursuing our own... more »
• Don't Let Them Talk You Out of Your ADHD
  Millions of adults over 40 with attention deficit are undiagnosed. If you think you’re one... more »
• Back Off, Internet: How to Keep Your Online Agitation Down
  When I was diagnosed, later in life, I was told that I had ADHD with... more »