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What If How You Talk to Yourself Matters More Than You Think?
Have you ever heard of the plant experiment? It’s a fascinating one. Two identical plants are maintained under the same lighting, water, and care conditions. But there’s one key difference: for one plant, people speak only negative words to the plant—“You’re ugly,”...
Supporting Your ADHD Brain: Six Ways to Boost Dopamine Naturally
If you have been diagnosed with ADHD, you’ve probably heard that the ADHD brain tends to have different levels of neurotransmitters (or brain chemicals). The dopamine/ADHD relationship seems to be a hot topic these days…at least within the ADHD community. But what...
It’s NOT Just About Sleep Hygiene!
When a client comes in wanting to be coached on sleep issues, I ask a question I stole from my coach mentor, Jeff Copper. “What’s your brain entertaining itself with at night?” If you’re having a hard time getting up in the morning because you’re so tired, we need to...
Fidget Needles: Busy Hands, Calmer Brain
I don’t knit to be quaint; I knit to think. When my hands have a steady job, my attention stops skittering from task to task. That’s the heart of “fidget needles”: fiber crafts—knitting, crochet, even simple hand sewing—as a quiet, portable way to feed an ADHD brain...
Time Management is Inept — Task Prioritization Wins Every Time!
Time management doesn’t work for ADHD brains. Learn how task prioritization and the Eisenhower Matrix can help you focus on what truly matters.
What if Boring Isn’t a (Singular) Thing?
No one likes boredom. I’m not talking about “the state of doing nothing” - that’s not always boring. I’m talking about that feeling where your brain feels painfully understimulated; you might feel both restless and tired, or frustrated and unchallenged. It’s often...
Executive Function: The Hidden Skills We Rely on Every Day
We don’t often think about it, but every day we’re quietly relying on a robust set of mental tools called executive functions. These are the skills that help us focus, plan, shift gears, manage emotions, and remember what we’re doing long enough to finish it. Whether...
Stop Repeating Yourself, It’s Not Working
If you’re raising a child or teen with ADHD, chances are you’ve repeated yourself more times than you can count: “Do your laundry.” “Finish your homework.” “Please put your phone away.” And chances are, the more you repeat yourself, the more agitated everyone gets....
Beyond Extra Time: 5 Unexpected ADHD Accommodations That Actually Work for Students
School always starts sooner than we are ready for. Before the school year starts is the best time to prepare so that accommodations can begin right away—not at midterms. If you’re even slightly familiar with ADHD, you’ve probably heard of the “standard”...
Self-Trust with ADHD: Calming Your Guard Dog
About a year ago, my second grader taught me a trick for understanding the brain that has stuck with me. The context is hazy, but I think I felt like a schmuck after snapping at the kids, and I was in the process of apologizing, explaining that even Very Mature...
The Power of Informational Interviews: A Strategy to Learn About a Career
When you’re starting to explore a career path, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There are so many possible paths. It’s hard to know where to start and what path is right for you. One of the most effective (and low-pressure) ways to explore your options is through an...
Creating Habits That Stick: The 7 Rs Framework
If you’ve ever tried to make positive changes in your life—like starting a new habit or shifting a routine—only to get stuck, distracted, or forget about it completely, you’re not alone. Let’s face it… behavior change isn’t easy…and it’s even more challenging for...