What ADHD Adults Need to Build Self-Esteem
What if everything you think you know about self-esteem is wrong? Learn what ADHD adults need to grow confidence and thrive.
How ADHD Adults Manage Emotional Dysregulation
Do your emotions overwhelm you? Discover the strategies, habits, and resources you can use to manage ADHD emotional dysregulation.
The Steps to Prevent and Recover From ADHD Mistakes
Discover the 4 types of mistakes ADHD adults make, how to prevent them and recover the inevitable ones without shame.
ADHD Burnout Recovery: How to Do It Successfully
When in the middle of ADHD burnout, you may think to yourself, “I’ve been holding it together for so long that I’m running on fumes. But I’m not sure how to turn this around? And I’ve tried…” In Part 1, What ADHD Burnout Really Feels Like—and Looks Like, I offered the first step in recovering from burnout. Now in Part 2 are time-tested ADHD burnout recovery strategies that have worked for others and can work for you, too. First, a heads-up. When you’re burnt out, it’s hard to think creatively about how to get on an even keel again. So don’t expect yourself to do it all at once. See if there’s one small step you can take to begin turning this around. And then,…
What ADHD Burnout Really Feels Like and Looks Like
If you’re dealing with ADHD burnout, and lately everything feels harder, it might be more than your usual run-of-the-mill tiredness. I was on Zoom with a client the other day, and she looked tired, for sure. But it was more than that. She seemed worn out and discouraged. So when I asked about a project she’d hoped to move forward with, she closed her eyes, put her hand to her forehead, and said, “No… I didn’t do that.” I could tell she felt like she was letting herself down. Now, no doubt, she was still doing a lot, still functioning on the outside. But inside, she was running on empty. What Exactly Is Burnout? Before we go further, let’s just make sure we’re talking about…
Ready To Manage Your Frustration Better?
One of the executive function challenges for adults with ADHD is “managing frustration and modulating your emotions”. So, well, of course, there are many reasons you may get frustrated, understanding and addressing your frustration as a symptom of ADHD is key to making this better. A former client even asked whether it was “possible for frustration not to be their dominant emotion.” The answer is, yes, of course, but it will take time and skill-building. Right now, you may become angry and frustrated much more easily and quicker than your neurotypical peers. The key to addressing this is to both honor those feelings and act in a way that is in sync with your values. Come along as we go on a journey to get…
Self-Compassion, Productivity and ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Because your goal is not just to get to the finish line, get stuff done. But you also want to feel less stress and overwhelm along the way, right? And, without self-compassion, your experience in getting to the finish line will likely continue to be full of stress and overwhelm. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Book: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself TRANSCRIPT: (00:02): If you want to be productive, being self-compassion is a key step. You’ve turned into Scattered, Focused, Done, Re-imagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way…
The 5 Steps to Create Motivation When You Have ADHD
When motivation disappears at the exact moment you need it, these ADHD-friendly strategies can help you get moving again.
How to Build Self-Esteem and Confidence with ADHD
DESCRIPTION: Self-esteem is key to succeeding with ADHD. Follow these steps to improve your self esteem and self-confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Blog: ADHD and Time, 4 Steps to Getting Places on Time Books: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Self-esteem is key to succeeding with ADHD. You’ve tuned into scattered focused, done re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins and I’m glad you’re joining me today on this journey to reimagining productivity with ADHD. So you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it like everyone…
How to Let Go of Perfectionism When You Have ADHD
In the previous post, The Cost of Perfectionism When You Have ADHD, I wrote about what it means to be a perfectionist and how it can affect you. If you haven’t yet read that post, go ahead and check it out. Then, if you decide you’re a perfectionist or just curious about perfectionism, read on to learn what you can do to change it. Ready? Weighing the Costs and Benefits When thinking about the costs and benefits of being a perfectionist, you may initially think, Who would want the burden and pressure of being a perfectionist? And, if you are a perfectionist, you might decide you want to change this behavior. But as you first try to change your perfectionist behavior, you might find it…