You know that feeling when your mind’s racing about the tasks on your list, you have no idea how much time you need, and you can’t make a decision about where to start? Yeah? Me too. Complete and utter overwhelm. I’ve found that for myself and my clients, this experience is often the result of …
What Are Executive Functions and How Do They Impact Adults with ADHD? Read More »
How often does your brain offer you the thought, “I don’t have time to slow down right now.” Or “I’ll rest after I complete [insert astronomically long list of tasks here]. Or “Once I take care of everyone else, then I’ll try to squeeze in some time. Pretty often, right? Don’t worry, you’re in good …
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For many ADHD brains, self-awareness is a significant challenge. Also known as metacognition, this executive function helps you go from small to big picture, evaluate your progress, and – essentially – think about your thinking. Because self-awareness proves to be such an obstacle for people with ADHD and ADHD tendencies, it often challenges our performance …
Let’s be real, prioritization with an ADHD brain can be quite a challenge. Between our swirling thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, and constant indecision, it’s no wonder that we find ourselves stuck. Our brain tells us things like: Everything is urgent! I want to do it all NOW. I can’t possibly say no. I have no idea …
10 Prioritization Traps That Keep The ADHD Brain Stuck Read More »
Releasing intrusive thoughts and practicing self-compassion… sure, it sounds like a lovely idea in theory. But does anyone actually do it? I often hear different iterations of this question from my clients when I bring up the topic, and it’s a concept that I grapple with, too. You see, those of us with ADHD brains tend to …
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I love putting the work in to streamline processes and simplify areas in my life. As an ADHDer, it’s played a significant role in helping me be more present and effective in my day-to-day. You see, one of the biggest culprits when it comes to overwhelm and procrastination for the ADHD brain is spinning in …
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How often do you make intentional thinking time each day – to think about what you really want in life? Do you carve out space for idea generation or reflection? If you’re like most humans, the answer is no. Instead, we fly from one thing to the next, too busy to slow down. Or if we …
What Do You Really Want in Life? 7 Questions To Ask Yourself. Read More »
Let’s face it; boredom and understimulation are like kryptonite for the ADHD brain. Due to our underdeveloped prefrontal cortex, we don’t have as strong of a reward center in the brain as a neurotypical. In turn, this makes it much harder to maintain interest in things that don’t naturally light us up. And in a …
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I never finish anything; why is it so hard for me to follow through on projects? This question often comes up in the ADHD brain; it’s certainly one that used to haunt me. Let’s be real; follow-through can be a big challenge for the ADHDer, and there are several different reasons contributing to this obstacle. …
