Mindset

You’ve probably heard that focusing on one thing at a time is supportive of your ADHD brain. You’ve probably also experienced how much the brain resists this advice. Am I close? If so, I think you might love episode 185 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast. In it, we’re exploring concrete strategies you can

As someone with ADHD, it often seems like I’m battling my short attention span. With so many new ideas and areas to explore, there are times when it’s extra challenging to zoom in and focus on just one thing.  When I pause and think about working with my ADHD, I know one of the most

You’ve been there before, right? You have a new idea for a project, and you add it to the list. Someone asks you to participate in an event, and you say yes. A few unexpected curveballs happen at work, and you take them on. Suddenly, your once manageable schedule now demands more time than you

Learning how to slow your brain down with ADHD can be tough, and let’s be honest – the ADHD brain moves incredibly fast. In fact, Ned Hallowell describes people with ADHD as having a Ferrari engine with bicycle breaks. And I think this description is spot on. Now, our speed and impulsivity aren’t inherently problems.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever hit a roadblock with one (or more!) of the following… Is your hand in the air yet? 🙋🏻‍♀️ If so, welcome. You’re in good company. What’s more, I think you’re going to love episode 181 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast because I’m sharing a look behind the

Today we’re looking at how to be the hero of your own story as we learn about the hero, the victim and the villian and how this impacts self concept with ADHD. I have an important question for you to consider today. Who are you in the story you’re telling yourself? What role do you

There is so much power in reflection, especially for the ADHD brain. Since our working memory makes it challenging to remember details, it’s easy to forget or overlook powerful takeaways. By intentionally slowing down, however, we can change that. By taking a few minutes to make note of where you were last year, where you’re

Your body feels restless. Your chest and shoulders feel tight and you find yourself spinning as your mind races in “what ifs,” worst-case scenarios, and unmade decisions. This is overwhelm. We know this emotion well, so we want to look for ADHD calming techniques that can help us get through this unwanted feeling. So what