“Hey, did you hear me?” “So what do you think we should do?” “Having said all that, what’s your perspective?” Let’s face it; hearing questions like this after you’ve lost focus on a conversation is both cringeworthy and familiar for the ADHD brain. The ability to focus on and follow conversations is a very real …
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Establishing habits can be a sensitive subject for my ADHD clients. Some people shudder at the idea of sticking to habits because they find the entire process too confining. Others see the benefit of habits and routines, but they doubt their ability to stick with them, believing the stories that they “never stick to anything.” …
For many adults with ADHD, task switching intentionally from one activity to the next can feel very challenging for the brain, especially when we’re deep in hyperfocus. This may seem counterintuitive when considering the distractibility with ADHD, but the truth is that many of our brains struggle to transition from one project or routine to …
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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 …
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As an ADHD coach, I often get the question: what are some simple tips for living with adult ADHD? And truth be told, I’m often looking for additional strategies, too! I love asking myself: How can I make this easier? What’s a simpler way I could approach this? Let’s be honest, navigating ADHD is no …
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 …
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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 …
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