Mindset

Let’s talk about the shame and blame cycle. If you have ADHD like me, you’ve likely slipped into it at some point.  It might look something like this:  You don’t respond to your friend’s text message for a while and shame yourself thinking: Once that shame gets too uncomfortable, the emotion shifts outward, turning into

Are you looking for some discreet emotional regulation strategies for your ADHD brain? Then you’re in the right place. As adults with ADHD, we’re no strangers to heightened emotions, and in today’s fast-paced world, navigating these intense emotions, especially in public or professional settings, can be challenging.  So what can we do? How can we

As an adult with ADHD, navigating intense emotions often comes with the territory. Overwhelm, anxiety, frustration, shame…we know these feelings well. But most of us aren’t sure what to do when they pop up in the middle of a work meeting. Trying to “manage” our ADHD emotions feels like an uphill battle… … and “letting

There is a game-changing concept of the 80/20 rule, also known as Pareto’s Principle, and by tuning in, you’ll discover the powerful impact it can have on the lives of ADHD brains. If you struggle with prioritization and time management, and you’re never quite sure where to focus your attention, you’re in the right place.

Does your ADHD brain ever struggle with perfectionism? Has imposter syndrome ever held you back from taking the next step forward on a project? Have you ever felt stuck, unable to decide, or worried about making the wrong choice? If you nodded to any (or all) of the above, you’re definitely not alone. In fact,

How often do you find your ADHD brain ruminating in a loop of unanswered questions?  They may sound something like: In episode 235 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, we’re exploring an important approach to asking the “right” questions, which will not only help you stop the spin cycle, but also shift into action. 

As we approach the new year, many of us (myself included) love looking back to reflect on and learn from the past year.  Today I’m here with a fresh twist on the reflection process that’s both accessible and supportive for an ADHD brain.  What’s that twist, you ask? Capturing the year through music. Yep, with

So you’ve heard about the impact of emotional dysregulation on adults with ADHD, and you want to increase your emotional awareness. You want to learn how to allow and process your feelings, but you also realize you have NO IDEA what that actually means.  How do we do it? Also, what’s the point? How does

For those of us with ADHD, the ability to experience our big feelings is a critical skill when it comes to emotional regulation. At the same time, many of us ADHDers also seem to forget that we have bodies existing below our heads…and we resist slowing down to check in with how we’re feeling. But