The transition from summer to fall can feel uncomfortable for adults and kids alike, especially when navigating ADHD. Cognitive flexibility (or rather, inflexibility) makes it challenging for us to easily shift into new schedules and routines. And this extra demand on our executive functions can leave us feeling a bit untethered and “off.” Whether you
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You know it’s important to make time for rest. You’ve heard about the benefits of fun. But as a busy ADHD brain with a more-than-full schedule, how do you create space for it? How do you make time for fun? Let’s be honest; as driven, creative humans, we rarely find ourselves sitting around bored, waiting
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If you’re anything like me, you know how easy it is to feel at the mercy of an endless to-do list. Our brains are driven by the most urgent deadlines, and we constantly push ourselves to do “just one more thing.” And amidst that constant striving for “more,” we forget about a truly crucial component
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Can the words ‘fun’ and ‘goal’ exist in the same sentence for an ADHD brain? Absolutely! But if you’re a little skeptical of this possibility, you’re not alone. Many of us with ADHD experience a real heaviness around both setting and reaching our goals. Our all-or-nothing thinking has us believing: Today I want to challenge
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How often do you look at a big project and think to yourself, “I have no idea where to start!” If you have an ADHD brain like mine, it’s probably more often than you’d like. You see, breaking down large projects into smaller tasks demands a lot from our executive functions. And since ADHD significantly
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When was the last time you felt so overwhelmed by project details that your brain completely “checked out?” When did you last find yourself lost in the minutia of your plans, completely forgetting about the bigger picture overall? If you have an ADHD brain like mine, it was probably pretty recent. The truth is this.
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Looking for some ADHD time management tips that really work? If you have an ADHD brain like mine, you probably struggle with time blindness. Perhaps it’s challenging to recognize how much time has passed or estimate the time you need to complete that big work project. Maybe you’re often running late or telling your family,
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Have you ever tried body doubling? It’s a fascinating approach to enhancing focus and productivity that’s particularly effective for ADHD brains. Providing structure and accountability while minimizing distraction, body doubling is an effective strategy to add to your ADHD toolkit. In episode 204 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, we’re taking a deep dive
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Are you ready for an unpopular opinion? There isn’t a universal “best” approach to schedules, routines, habits, or planners. It’s true. There isn’t a universal “right” or “wrong” morning routine, or one scheduling approach for peak productivity. Instead, there’s the “best” approach to create the perfect schedule for you. It’s all about finding what’s most
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