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    Untapped Brilliance
    Untapped Brilliance
    Untapped Brilliance
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    Untapped Brilliance

    By Jacqueline Sinfield

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    Did you know that there are some simple and highly effective, non-pharmaceutical ways to minimize your unwanted ADHD symptoms?
    In this practical ADHD friendly book, Jacqueline identifies 11 steps that will help you flourish and reach your potential.
    This is an action-orientated book that not only explains what changes to make and why they are important but also HOW to make the changes.

    * Find out how to make simple lifestyles changes, to aid your physical body to work at its peak.
    * Discover how to create a physical environment that nurtures you and allows you flourish.
    * Identify and start working towards your life goals today!

    Untapped Brilliance is full of practical tips; checklists and resources to get you started and support you through your journey.

    “Untapped Brilliance is a little gem of a self-coaching primer.”
    - Gabor Maté M.D.,
    Author of Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJacqueline Sinfield
    Release dateMay 1, 2012
    ISBN9780988076907
    Untapped Brilliance
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    Jacqueline Sinfield

    Jacqueline Sinfield is an ADHD Coach for Adults. As well as being a registered nurse, a qualified counselor, has a degree in psychology (Hons) from London, England and is a graduate of Coach University. Her expertise has been featured in the media, including CJAD radio and the Montreal Gazette. Her first ADHD book, “Untapped Brilliance: How to Reach your Full Potential as an Adult with ADHD”, has been endorsed by Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Gabor Mate. She has helped hundreds of adults with ADHD all around the world, and lives in her all-time favourite city, Montreal, Canada, with the fluffiest cat, Kitty.

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    Untapped Brilliance - Jacqueline Sinfield

    Untapped BRILLIANCE

    HOW TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

    AS AN ADULT WITH

    ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

    Jacqueline Sinfield

    Copyright © 2008 Jacqueline Sinfield

    Smashwords Edition

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Testimonials:

    Untapped Brilliance is brilliant! In logical, concrete terms, it shows a person how to get to the gifts wrapped up in ADD and not suffer from the clutter and frustration that holds so many people back. Full of hope and practical wisdom, this book is a treasure.

    Edward Hallowell, M.D., Author of Driven to Distraction

    Untapped Brilliance is a little gem of a self-coaching primer. In straightforward language Jacqueline Sinfield provides practical advice and simple, easy-to-follow techniques that will help adults challenged by AD(H)D to re-create their lives.

    Gabor Maté, M.D., Author of Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins

    and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

    From the outside, I appeared to have it all - an interesting career, a comfortable income, and a supportive husband. My inner self was quite different, however. Because I have ADD, I frequently felt overwhelmed by my life. I thought, OK, so I have ADD. Now what? How can I regain control over my life? Thank heavens for Jacqueline's life-affirming book, Untapped Brilliance! Since I started following her simple but highly effective strategies for dealing with ADD, life is not only manageable but also enjoyable. My self esteem is on the rise and I am pursuing a long-standing dream at work. ADD is no longer the albatross it once seemed.

    L.R., 60-year-old woman Physician, Montreal (Quebec)

    After following the suggestions outlined in Jacqueline's fabulous book, I found that many of the small steps not only lead to an obvious benefit that is measured by more production at work, but also adds to the quality and enjoyment of life, as if the blur and frenzy I used to experience has slowed down, giving me a chance to smell the profound scent that is life. Thank you, Jacqueline.

    Gary Mallalieu, 40-year-old Teacher

    Living with unmanaged ADD had left me deeply discouraged. A single mom of 2 small boys at 42... I was also recovering from bankruptcy, barely able to hold a job, practically friendless and completely exhausted from the constant struggle just to keep my head above water. Then I found Jacqueline Sinfield. Following her 11-fold path finally has me flowing with the current, not caught in the eddies! Now I’m happily cultivating a nurturing, anger-free home for my children and channelling my wellspring of ideas into exciting achievements: a circle of wonderful friends, a figure drawing portfolio and a healthy bank account balance!

    M.A., 42-year-old Single Mom of 2, Translator, Montreal (Quebec)

    Having read and followed the advice in Untapped brilliance I have gone from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by day to day activities to finally getting my life in order and actually achieving my goals. Buy this book! It will change your life!!

    Peter Bailey, Director of Recruitment, Flow Consulting

    Creative, methodical and enlightening! Jacqueline’s approach has proven very efficient in helping me reach both my professional and personal goals.

    Ysabel Viau, Strategic Development, Marketing & Communications Consultant

    As a spouse of someone with ADD, I found this book very interesting and informative. It has helped me to better understand ADD, and how I can help my husband to reach his potential.

    G.B. 49-year-old woman, Manager, Montreal (Quebec)

    Jacqueline Sinfield has captured the essence of how to assist adults with ADHD. In Untapped Brilliance she gives the reader simple and effective steps to achieve optimum potential in order to lead a happy and fulfilling life. It's time to untap the brilliance and shine! Bravo Jacqueline!

    Dr. Lino DiFoglio, Chiropractor

    A few months ago I was feeling a little depressed. I had recently moved to a new country and was struggling to get to settle down. After working with Jacqueline and following some of the steps outlined in her book I have noticed a big difference. I am now feeling more emotional stable, interact better socially, feel and look healthier (I lost 14lbs), and no longer feel the sadness I use to feel. I am able to be productive on a daily basis, which results in me feeling in control and good about myself and my life as I moving towards my life goals.

    S.S., 24-year-old male, Student

    I can commend the steps described in Jacqueline’s book: they have greatly improved my quality of life, beyond what words can tell… not forgetting the importance of the constructive mindset accompanying every step.

    M.L., 60-year-old Teacher (Special Ed.)

    Important Note

    The information contained in this book is not a substitute for any recommendations or advice of your doctor or medical professional. They must always be consulted before commencement of any new diet, exercise or lifestyle change.

    Author's Note

    In this book I have used examples from my clients who I have had the pleasure of meeting in my coaching practice. To protect their identities and to ensure the utmost in confidentiality, there have been description and identity changes. Examples of my family and myself have not been changed.

    Dedications

    I would like to thank all the wonderful people in my life, who have supported me in both my life and with the writing of this book.

    I am dedicating this book to all of my family in England, especially my parents Diane and Stephen Sinfield, who love and support me in all of my big life decisions; my fabulous brother James and lovely sister-in-law Michelle, who both understand me completely; and my amazing sister Juliet and brother-in-law Charlie, my loving nieces Amber and Natasha and last but certainly not least…Grandma Daisy.

    I would also like to dedicate this book to my amazing friends on both sides of the Atlantic, including Sheena and Arjan, Lisa and Eric, Katie and Mike, Marisa, John, Michelle, Brock, Julie, Sarah and Isobel. A special thanks goes to Kitty, who sat and watched me type every word!

    THE UNTAPPED BRILLIANCE SYSTEM

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Step One – Mega Omega

    Step Two – Nourish Yourself

    Step Three – Daily Exercise

    Step Four – Meditation 101

    Step Five – Get a Good Night’s Sleep

    Step Six – Thrive in your Environment

    Step Seven – Set Goals that Excite You

    Step Eight – Stay on Track

    Step Nine – Boost your Self Esteem

    Step Ten – Create a Group of Wonderful People in your Life

    Step Eleven – Have FUN!!

    Congratulations Are In Order

    Appendix - Emergency ADHD Tool Box

    ADHD Primer

    Charts

    Recommended Resources

    Introduction

    One snowy Montreal morning, Barry, my 10.00 o’clock client, walked into my office with a big smile on his face. This was a very good sign as when he first started visiting me he had been in very low spirits. After removing his snow boots and taking off his coat, he asked:

    Guess what day it is today?

    Hmmmmm, I thought, because nothing sprung to mind. I knew it wasn't his birthday, but I tried that anyway. No, this was not his birthday.

    Guess again he said. Perhaps an obscure holiday I wasn’t familiar with? No, that wasn’t it either. I tried a few more guesses and then Barry then told me that today was Coach Appreciation Day. It wasn’t a nationally known holiday but it was Barry's coach appreciation day.

    Barry wanted to thank me enthusiastically for the dramatic improvements he had seen in his life over the six months he had been visiting me. By working together and using the eleven steps outlined in this book, Barry was starting to feel and see the difference in his body and in his life. He looked physically healthier; his skin had a healthy glow (replacing a dull grey pallor) and his eyes had a sparkle where before they had been red and tired. His pot-belly was practically non- existent and his shoulders seemed broader. However, the physical differences were a secondary benefit; the most important changes were the ones that had happened internally. Barry reported feeling calmer and happier and had more confidence in his abilities and strengths. He had put the brakes on the craziness of his life, and now rather than reacting to everything around him, he was in control. He was having more time to enjoy his family and friends and was now taking steps to achieving his life goals.

    The ‘Untapped Brilliance’ story

    The eleven steps that comprise this book were developed to help solve a problem I repeatedly hear from my clients, which is ‘I have so much potential, why can’t I seem to achieve what I know I am capable of?’ I could see for myself how amazing the people were, but it was if they were standing in a swamp where the mud was weighing them down, making it really hard to maintain status quo, let alone any movements forward.

    I realised there must be a way to untapped the brilliance of these incredible people so they could release all their potential.

    The steps in ‘Untapped Brilliance’ form a strong foundation which, when in place, minimises the negative aspects of ADHD and allows all the magical and wonderful qualities of ADHD to be realised. The eleven steps that help to

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