Man pointing to a sticky note labeled “How do I start?” symbolizing the challenge ADHD adults face when transitioning between tasks.
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How To Make Transitions Easier With ADHD

ByMarla Cummins

Note: This article was originally published in December 2023 and fully updated in August 2025. Transitions can be tricky for ADHD brains, and they’re rarely just one step. This post walks you through the whole cycle, from stopping to navigating the in-between, and starting again. So you can learn how to make each part easier….

An adult with ADHD processing a group conversation in a casual office setting
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ADHD and Slow Processing: What Helps in the Moment

ByMarla Cummins

Do you have moments when, in a meeting, a one-on-one conversation, or a social or business gathering, or when you feel like you’re not processing the information as quickly as you would like? For example, a common challenge I hear from many Adults with ADHD I work with is, “When I’m in the middle of…

Woman standing alone on a wooded path, dressed for work, pausing in nature to reflect, symbolizing ADHD burnout recovery
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ADHD Burnout Recovery: How to Do It Successfully

ByMarla Cummins

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…

Woman appearing overwhelmed and tired at a desk—visual representation of ADHD burnout.
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What ADHD Burnout Really Feels Like and Looks Like

ByMarla Cummins

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…