Systems, spaces, and routines that help ADHD adults feel less scattered and more in control — at home and at work.
Episode Summary Feel organized on the outside but chaotic behind the scenes? In this episode, I’ll unpack four hidden ADHD trouble spots — like email overload, scattered to-do lists, and time blindness — that quietly fuel disorganization. You’ll explore simple, ADHD-friendly strategies for managing your time, memory, mood, and tasks, so you can stop spinning…
Episode Summary You’re capable, competent — maybe even the go-to person at work. But behind the scenes? Emails pile up, tasks slip through the cracks, and it’s hard to keep up. In this episode, I’ll share why this disconnect happens with ADHD — and how you can start building real support systems that match your…
Is your clutter causing you anxiety and overwhelm because you are worried about what you are missing or because you can’t find what you need when you need it? Whether it is physical clutter or electronic clutter, as it increases so does your stress level, right? But right now, because you don’t know how to…
What about how ADHD adults deal with clutter? Ultimately, though, I know the question you really want answered is, “How can I get rid of the clutter in my house / office and maintain it in a way that works with my ADHD?” And you’ve tried plenty of techniques without a lot of success or…
I have been getting a lot questions lately about email. So, I decided to put this together for you. Of course, having a system for processing email will save you time. But having a system is about more than just saving time! By adopting a routine you will increase your chances of acting on what…
Usually I reserve book recommendations for the recommendation section. But William Ury’s book, The Power of a Positive No : How to Say No and Still Get to Yes, is potentially so transformative that I wanted to share with you a bit of what I distilled after reading it and using the suggested strategies….
Transitions of any type can be challenging for many with ADD. On a micro level, the challenge is shifting focus from one task to another. With the onset of Fall, a different type of transition came to mind for me. This type of change comes with a significant occurrence in one’s life, like moving,…
Last week my daughter started 3 weeks of overnight camp. As I am self employed, caring for my daughter is one of the few activities that put boundaries around my work. If you have read any of my writing before, you know that I work hard at making values based decisions. And caring for my…
The other day my daughter and I were at Target shopping for her camp supplies. I had my list, and was fairly certain that a behemoth store like Target would have most of what was on my list. Frustration! So, imagine my surprise when a clerk told me that the store did not carry tooth…
Do you have hidden strengths? D you have hidden weaknesses? Do you have goals? If you answered “yes” to these questions, it is time to do a little excavating. If your strengths are hidden, you cannot leverage them in order to use them effectively in reaching your goals. Likewise, if you do not know your…