Efficiency and effectiveness. People often use these words interchangeably and on some level, this makes sense since they both play a key role in maximizing productivity. However, the similarity stops there. In fact, understanding the difference between efficiency and effectiveness is essential. Why? Because recognizing their nuances allows you to approach them in the right …
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I’m so behind.” or “there I go again…” Have you ever found yourself spinning in brilliant ideas, struggling to prioritize just one? Has Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) ever kept you from sharing your work with others? And have you ever found yourself frozen in overwhelm, unable to move forward? …
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What does it mean to be masking your ADHD? Masking is something that many of us with ADHD do to conceal our symptoms. For example, we might: Overwork to hide that it takes us longer to complete a task. Imitate others’ actions, how they talk, and what they do, in hopes of blending in. Hold …
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“Hey, did you hear me?” “So what do you think we should do?” “Having said all that, what’s your perspective?” Let’s face it; hearing questions like this after you’ve lost focus on a conversation is both cringeworthy and familiar for the ADHD brain. The ability to focus on and follow conversations is a very real …
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Establishing habits can be a sensitive subject for my ADHD clients. Some people shudder at the idea of sticking to habits because they find the entire process too confining. Others see the benefit of habits and routines, but they doubt their ability to stick with them, believing the stories that they “never stick to anything.” …
Let’s talk about playing the long game with ADHD and sticking with it, no matter what. Many of us ADHD brains get squirmy when we explore this concept. Over the years, we’ve convinced ourselves that we never follow through on anything. So the idea of being all-in, even when it’s hard, seems next to impossible. …
Want to learn how to follow through but don’t think it’s possible? Good news; you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the deal. So many people with ADHD have convinced themselves they never follow through. They think they can’t stick to anything. They tell themselves the story that they always drop the ball. And soon …
Frustration and ADHD; the two seem to go hand in hand for many of us. We fight ourselves to schedule an appointment while thinking, “This shouldn’t be so hard.” Or the email we wrote took 30 minutes instead of 5 so we think, “This shouldn’t take so long.” Or our brain has an extra distractible …
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Do you have a habit you want to break? Maybe you’re online shopping more than you’d like or you frequently turn to your phone for distraction. Maybe you pour an extra glass or two of wine when things feel overwhelming. Or you find yourself lost in that video game for hours when you can’t bear …
