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 …
I have too many ideas, and I don’t know the best one to pick. I have to get it right the first time; I can’t mess it up. I need to do everything at once or I can’t do it at all. Do any of these thoughts cross your mind when beginning creative work? If …
4 Steps To Help Perfectionism and Creative Work – Using The Flowers Paradigm Read More »
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 …
ADHD Low Frustration Tolerance: How to Handle it Read More »
I’m laying my cards on the table; today I’m going to try and sell you on feeling your uncomfortable feelings. Yep, really. In episode 152 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, I’m talking about how to stop avoiding your emotions and why it’s so important to open up to them…all of them. Even the …
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 …
Do you know those times when you just can’t get started? When your brain desperately searches for something to do other than the thing on your list. And no matter how hard you try to focus, you can’t seem to take the next step? Or what about when you really want to start a new habit …
How To Get Started With Something: Use This Time Management Technique Read More »
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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