ADHD and Navigating Transitions: What Downsizing Taught Me About ADHD and Change

ADHD and Navigating Transitions: What Downsizing Taught Me About ADHD and Change

I’m moving out of my home to downsize — trading a house that I own for a townhouse in a rental community. On paper, it’s logical. Simpler, more affordable, lower maintenance. But if you have ADHD, you already know that “logical” rarely has the final word. Because this...
ADHD and Asking for Help: Why Support Makes Everything Easier

ADHD and Asking for Help: Why Support Makes Everything Easier

I remember listening to a money coach say something like… “the fastest way to something is often through another person.” She was referencing a desire to gain skills or knowledge or reach personal goals, but it’s stayed with me when I need to get something done, but...
Life with ADHD: A Partner’s Perspective on Love, Communication, and Trust

Life with ADHD: A Partner’s Perspective on Love, Communication, and Trust

In ADHD circles, it’s not uncommon for those of us who have ADHD to dominate the narratives. This, of course, is a refreshing contrast to the cold and terrifying place that I like to call “the neurotypical world.” However, I thought it might be nice to center a...
When Thoughts Feel Scattered: How Mind Maps Help Organize Your Thinking

When Thoughts Feel Scattered: How Mind Maps Help Organize Your Thinking

Do you ever feel like your thoughts are moving faster than you can organize them? You may feel like a lot is going on in your head—ideas, tasks, worries, plans—and pulling it all together into a clear, manageable plan can feel harder than it should. This is a common...
ADHD Accommodations from Inside a Coach’s House

ADHD Accommodations from Inside a Coach’s House

Instead of making big sweeping changes, here are some smaller ones that help! If you were to look inside my home, here are the physical accommodations you’d see that help me manage my ADHD.  1. Clocks everywhere. It’s not unusual for me to have multiple clocks in a...