The Problem with “Should”: Why It’s a Trap for ADHD Brains Do you ever feel buried under a mountain of “shoulds”? “I should be more productive.” “I should remember to call people back.” “I should get my life together.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone? For those of us with ADHD, the word “should”…
ADHD Procrastination Hacks: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Doing If you’ve ever found yourself deep-cleaning your kitchen to avoid sending a single email or reorganizing your closet instead of making a doctor’s appointment, you’re not alone. Procrastination is practically an Olympic sport for ADHD brains — but here’s the kicker: A growing body of…
ADHD Time Perception: Why the Clock and I Are Not Friends If you have ADHD, you already know: time is a scam. One minute, you’re sitting down for “just five minutes” of scrolling, and suddenly … it’s three hours later. Other times, you’re stuck waiting for something, and five minutes feels like you’ve been trapped…
Finding Your Flow: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for More Focus & Less Frustration Ever had one of those rare, magical days where everything clicks? You get lost in your work, knock out lingering tasks, and somehow manage to be a functional adult with minimal effort? And then, the next day… poof. Your brain nopes out. You sit…
Ideas for Letting Your ADHD Brain Run Wild (Because Adulting Is Overrated) Most ADHD advice is about being productive, getting organized, and managing your symptoms. But let’s be real — sometimes you just want to enjoy your weird little ADHD brain instead of fighting it. That’s why I put together this list of tools, apps,…
ADHD Masking: Performing ‘Normal’ Is Draining AF For many of us with ADHD, especially those diagnosed later in life, figuring out who we really are versus who we’ve been pretending to be can be a journey. The deeper we dig, the more we realize how much effort we’ve put into seeming “normal.” But normal for…
How to Build Routines That Actually Work for Your ADHD Brain Do routines and ADHD feel like oil and water to you? You’re not alone. For many adults with ADHD, the word “routine” conjures up images of rigid schedules and never-ending checklists that they will never, ever stick to. But what if I told you…
Why Habit-Building Should Be a Team Effort (Not a Solo Grind) Ever tried to build a habit and felt like you were fighting your brain the whole time? You get that spark of motivation — this time it’s going to be different. But then … life gets chaotic. The habit slips. And you’re left wondering…
Parenting ADHD Kids When You Have ADHD: Finding Connection in the Chaos Parenting is hard. Parenting with ADHD? Really hard. Parenting ADHD kids when you also have ADHD? Welcome to the Thunderdome. In this post, we’re diving into the challenges of parenting ADHD kids when you’re managing your own ADHD. I’ll share strategies that actually…
What’s F*cking with Your Focus (and How to Fix It) Ever wonder why it’s easier to recite all the lyrics of the Fresh Prince of Bellaire theme song than it is to finish your to-do list? If your focus feels like a cat you’re trying to herd — chaotic, frustrating, and a little pointless —…
