How You Can Build Habits As An ADHD Adult (Part 2 of 2)
Tired of forcing habits? You don’t need more willpower or motivation. Let these different types of support carry the load. Begin small, keep what works and refine as you go along.
Why Adopting Habits And Routines Is Hard For ADHD Adults (Part 1 of 2)
Struggling to create and maintain habits and routines with ADHD? Discover the friction points so you can then learn how to adopt them with greater ease.
How to Make Writing Emails Easier with ADHD (Part 3 of 3)
Learn how to stop avoiding emails and make writing and sending them easier when you have ADHD — without all the second-guessing.
How to Build a Better Email Routine with ADHD (Part 2 of 3)
Discover how to build a better email routine with ADHD to stay organized, follow through more easily, and keep your inbox under control.
What’s the First Step to Managing Email With ADHD? (Part 1 of 3)
Find out why email feels so overwhelming with ADHD and how small shifts can help you manage your inbox with more ease and control.
Why ADHD Adults Have Trouble Starting Tasks
Starting tasks with ADHD can feel like pushing through quicksand. Here’s why it’s so hard to begin, and what’s actually getting in your way.
How ADHD Managers Can Effectively Lead Their Teams
Learn how to sidestep these 5 common pitfalls ADHD managers make, and develop the strategies you need to lead your team effectively.
How To Make Transitions Easier With ADHD
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. I know this is long! This is a deep dive, about a 15-minute read. You can read it all at once. Or jump to the section you need most right now. Why Do ADHD Adults Struggle With Transitions What Is a Transition With ADHD? A transition isn’t just a moment of switching. It’s a process. It involves stopping one thing, navigating the space in between, and then starting something else with…
ADHD and Slow Processing: What Helps in the Moment
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 a conversation or meeting, I just can not seem to put it all together and figure out how to contribute. Often, I don’t think of what I want to say until after it is over. I feel so stupid!” If you have similar thoughts, you might then spiral into shame. And think you are just not that intelligent. You may then become distracted by these thoughts and feelings. This distraction…
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,…