Goal Setting

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to unravel those tangled beliefs connecting productivity to self-worth. I’m ready to step out of the cycle of chasing achievements. And I’m done with equating hustle to success. Because the truth is this. There’s nothing you can do to be more worthy. There’s nothing you can do

We’re nearing that time of transition when we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. And if you’re anything like me, your ADHD brain may navigate quite a bit of overwhelm at this time.  Between heading back to school and prepping for the upcoming holidays, our to-do lists seem never-ending. We find ourselves lost in

The transition from summer to fall can feel uncomfortable for adults and kids alike, especially when navigating ADHD. Cognitive flexibility (or rather, inflexibility) makes it challenging for us to easily shift into new schedules and routines. And this extra demand on our executive functions can leave us feeling a bit untethered and “off.” Whether you

You know it’s important to make time for rest. You’ve heard about the benefits of fun. But as a busy ADHD brain with a more-than-full schedule, how do you create space for it? How do you make time for fun? Let’s be honest; as driven, creative humans, we rarely find ourselves sitting around bored, waiting

If you’re anything like me, you know how easy it is to feel at the mercy of an endless to-do list. Our brains are driven by the most urgent deadlines, and we constantly push ourselves to do “just one more thing.” And amidst that constant striving for “more,” we forget about a truly crucial component

Can the words ‘fun’ and ‘goal’ exist in the same sentence for an ADHD brain? Absolutely! But if you’re a little skeptical of this possibility, you’re not alone. Many of us with ADHD experience a real heaviness around both setting and reaching our goals. Our all-or-nothing thinking has us believing: Today I want to challenge

How often do you look at a big project and think to yourself, “I have no idea where to start!” If you have an ADHD brain like mine, it’s probably more often than you’d like. You see, breaking down large projects into smaller tasks demands a lot from our executive functions.  And since ADHD significantly

Have you ever tried body doubling? It’s a fascinating approach to enhancing focus and productivity that’s particularly effective for ADHD brains. Providing structure and accountability while minimizing distraction, body doubling is an effective strategy to add to your ADHD toolkit. In episode 204 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, we’re taking a deep dive