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. …
Do any of these imposter syndrome thoughts sound familiar? What if they know I don’t have the answer? They’re going to find out I don’t know what I’m doing. If they only knew how much of a mess I really am… If so, you’re in good company. These thoughts – and countless others like them …
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What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? Does everyone with ADHD deal with it? How do you support yourself when RSD symptoms arise? Whether you’ve known about your RSD for years or you’ve just recently learned the word, you’re in the right place. In episode 139 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, we’re diving into each …
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If you’re anything like me, you never have a shortage of ideas, which are both exciting and distracting. If you’re wondering how to stay focused with ADHD when you have limitless new ideas, then these helpful strategies are for you. My ADHD brain constantly thinks of new projects and innovative solutions. And while this can …
As an ADHDer, coach, and goal-getter, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the goal-setting process. I’ve considered different approaches to maintain commitment, strategies to constrain your focus, and ways to build momentum as you dive in and make things happen. And throughout this exploration, I’ve discovered that – when it comes to setting …
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How often do you recognize your wins? When is the last time you paused to celebrate your accomplishments? Do you ever measure your level of success based on how far you’ve come? Or does your brain hyperfocus on how far you have left to go? If you’re cringing at the idea of celebrating your wins …
Are you Focused On This When It Comes To Productivity and ADHD? Read More »
As ADHDers and high achievers, the next novel idea or fresh opportunity often fuels our pursuits. We have creative goals, new inspirations, and innovative perspectives that we cannot wait to explore. We love imagining that feeling of success when we make these visions happen. But here’s what I’ve also found. While we love these big …
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