Yes or no. Right or wrong. Love it or hate it. Can or can’t. This kind of black-and-white thinking is a favorite pastime for so many of our brains. We find ourselves stuck, convinced that there are only two options available. And we back ourselves into a corner with an either-or approach thinking: “Planning doesn’t …
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Whenever I’m feeling stuck, confused, or overwhelmed, I often find myself spinning in “I don’t know” energy. My brain offers thoughts like “I don’t know how to…” Or “I don’t know what I should…” And “I don’t know why I…” Does your brain ever offer similar thoughts? If so, then you probably know this “I …
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For years, one of my biggest daily obstacles was ending the workday. I’d always tell myself I have “just one more thing” to do. My mind raced after I closed my computer, worrying that I forgot something important. And my hand seemed to automatically reach for my phone, “needing” to check for important emails or …
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Are you stalled out on your goal? Do you keep spinning your wheels without gaining momentum? Or maybe you have an endless list of tasks and you don’t know where to begin. I’ve been there, too. And I know how frustrating it feels when – no matter how hard you try – your brain can’t …
How to Zoom In and Zoom Out to Make Big Progress On Your Goals Read More »
Step one in getting organized is NOT organizing. Wait… what?! It’s true. Step one in getting organized, whether it’s your house, your office, your car, or your garage does NOT involve organization. Step one is all about decluttering. When we declutter first, we make the task of organizing so much easier. Just think about it. …
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Do you resist taking breaks? Is there way too much on your plate to even consider resting? Do you occasionally make a deal with yourself thinking, “once I get all of my work done, THEN I’ll rest.”? I used to do the same thing. And if I’m honest, I still have those thoughts sometimes. As …
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It’s suddenly 12:57 when I sit down to write this; I planned to get it done at 8:30 this morning. Where did the time go? I guess I did stop to answer a few slack messages, but it was only for a minute…that somehow transformed into 62 minutes. How did the time slip by so …
What is Time Blindness? 3 Powerful Ways to Make Time Visible with ADHD Read More »
Truth time. My brain can be a jerk. Sometimes it hyper focuses on everything I didn’t do. Other times it critiques everything I did do. And if it gets bored with those two avenues of entertainment, it offers other lies in an attempt to “keep me safe” and prevent me from doing something new. Can …
5 Lies Your Brain’s Telling You: How To Handle Negative Self Talk Read More »
Ah, transitions. For the ADHD brain, they’re some of the biggest obstacles we navigate. Whether it’s the shift back to school, transitioning from the weekend back to work (Sunday blues, anyone?), or simply switching from one project to the next, these changes can be quite a hurdle. But why is that? Why is it so …
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