Time Management

Let’s be real, prioritization with an ADHD brain can be quite a challenge. Between our swirling thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, and constant indecision, it’s no wonder that we find ourselves stuck. Our brain tells us things like: As we spin in those swirling thoughts, we often slip into overwhelm, finding ourselves falling for the sneaky prioritization

I love putting the work in to streamline processes and simplify areas in my life. As an ADHDer, it’s played a significant role in helping me be more present and effective in my day-to-day. You see, one of the biggest culprits when it comes to overwhelm and procrastination for the ADHD brain is spinning in

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

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.

You finished 14 things on your to-do list today. But the only thing your brain can think about? The one thing you didn’t get to. Sound familiar? If you have ADHD, this pattern probably feels like second nature — and it’s exhausting. You’re doing incredible things every single day, yet your brain skips right past

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

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

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