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. …
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 …
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 …
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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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What do you think about managing your time? How do you feel about navigating procrastination? What do you think about following through on your goals? Notice what your brain offers in response to these questions. Notice how you feel when you think about each response. Are you excited to dive in? Or are you worried …
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It’s easy to fall into compare and despair. The brain sees what others are doing, and it immediately offers: You’re doing it wrong. You’re so far behind. You should have more, do more, or be more. We tell ourselves “I need to get my act together,” and “I have to keep up.” But we rarely …
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What do productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and snow have to do with one another? Great question! This weekend, there was a big blizzard that dropped over 2 feet of snow across New England. And as Ryan and I tackled the snow, my brain identified five key productivity tips that extend far beyond the realm of snow …
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Last week I had one of those days when my brain’s executive functions decided to skip work. I reserved the day for writing and recording the podcast, but my prefrontal cortex was having none of it. My brain felt foggy. I struggled to organize my ideas. And I was even more distracted than usual. Have …
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