Comments on: A Big Box of ADHD

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:07:03 +0000

Hello, just landed on your blog randomly. Your Dad is absolutely right on the money (no pun intended): You should absolutely think about making and marketing these. You’ve already got a wonderful prototype, after all. This idea is just brilliant, seriously. It’s something everyone needs (because everyone procratinates), and I’m not sure anything else like it exists. And you can bet someone else will make and market this (or something very much like it) if you don’t, and you’re going to kick yourself when you see it for sale in an office supply store or a department store for $29.99!

Of course, if you’re not actually interested in making and marketing these, you should probably take a pass on the idea. But if the idea interests you at all, try to find a creative entrepreneurial person who’d be willing to help you out. (Your instructors at school might know of someone; your parents might know of someone.) You might even dig around on Etsy.com and in the classified section of BUST Magazine for contacts and inspiration. This is just too good to forget about. And so smart!

By: Meagan

Meagan — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:52:10 +0000

Thanks Kaboom, glad you like the idea!

By: KaboomBaby

KaboomBaby — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:45:31 +0000

Wow, I just read a whole lot of stories about me!
I’ve been diagnosed ADD/ADHD, I take my meds, and still the problem descriptions listed here on organization are very active in my life. Why take the meds then? Well, it’s actually the improved version of me. I have a similar system as Meagan but it simply consists of bunch of notebooks, a few storage containers, a desk calandar mounted to the wall where I can see it from near anywhere, and a hella lot of alarms set on my cell phone.
There is a lot of misconception about what ADD is and who it affects. I’m 39 and still dealing with it; very frustrating.
What you have created here is a powerful tool. It isn’t just an item of visual impact, it’s a powerful coping tool. Everyone needs coping tools in their lives no matter what the situation and here you have provided for those most in need!
Bravo Girl! You done a great job !!

By: Meagan

Meagan — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:57:30 +0000

Hi Mischief, feel free to use the idea. Please let me know how it works out for you!

By: mischief

mischief — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:11:50 +0000

Wow. What an idea that is and how beautifully executed.I too have ADHD and can't concentrate on anything and wrote about how frustrating I found it in a professional context a while back but have never figured out how to organise these myriad thoughts. I think I'm going to nick this idea and use it myself! mischief blogged..my REAL wall - March 23, 2009

By: Meagan

Meagan — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:46:21 +0000

Bituin, Lizzie and Mary- Glad you like the idea, hope it’s jelpul for you!

By: mary

mary — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:41:40 +0000

This is a fabulous idea --and also charming. Great combination! mary blogged..Friday, Friday, can't trust that day

By: Needle Exchange » For ADHD, By ADHD

Needle Exchange » For ADHD, By ADHD — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:52:44 +0000

[...] love this Big Box of ADHD. Usually when I see something that makes reference to ADHD, it is cheesy and doesn’t actually [...]

By: Mizz Lizzie in a ADHD Tizzie

Mizz Lizzie in a ADHD Tizzie — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:58:22 +0000

Wow, I love this! I am a crafter/doll maker and with my ADD, seems I’m always ‘driven to distraction… I’ve been reading books about doing something like that and for that I thank you from the bottom of my lil crafters heart! Ü
Thanks LOTS for sharin’ your idea… You Da BOMB Ü

By: Bituin

Bituin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:46:28 +0000

This is a great idea! Beautifully executed as well

I teach kids with ADHD and we often suggest to parents what they can do to help their kids manage their time. Maybe instead of just suggesting them to make lists, maybe I can also show your project? It’s a nice way of showing them that there are more alternatives to just writing down their tasks.