{"id":14014,"date":"2025-10-10T10:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/?p=14014"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:02:37","slug":"adhd-and-decreasing-stress-when-writing-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-and-decreasing-stress-when-writing-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Writing Emails Easier with ADHD (Part 3 of 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been following this series, you\u2019ve already learned how to carve out time and space for managing your email (<a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-email-productivity\/\">Part 1<\/a>) and how to process your inbox with a system that works for your ADHD (<a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/the-complete-guide-to-managing-your-email-for-adhd-adults\/\">Part 2<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for one of the hardest parts, responding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing emails can bring up all kinds of resistance: overthinking, perfectionism, or just plain avoidance. You tell yourself, <em>\u201cI\u2019ll get back to this one later,\u201d<\/em> but later often turns into never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this final part, I\u2019ll show you how to move from processing to responding with practical ways to start writing, manage fear, and send messages that feel clear and doable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75bda365b0290e747b0bfcb99caff571\">Deciding When Email Isn\u2019t the Best Way to Communicate With ADHD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the reason you are having a difficult time crafting an email is that it simply isn\u2019t the best medium to use. Because a conversation, whether in person, by phone, or over video, is a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some guidelines to help you make that decision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you\u2019re emailing back and forth multiple times and crafting lengthy responses, a phone call or meeting is probably best. It\u2019ll likely save you time and energy in the long run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it\u2019s urgent, pick up the phone. You can\u2019t always count on when someone will see your email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the topic is sensitive or easily misinterpreted, a real-time conversation is almost always better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you find yourself hiding behind email because difficult conversations feel uncomfortable, it might be helpful to look at how your ADHD may be affecting your ability to have those conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then think about what would help you upgrade your skills in this area. Here is the third in a three-part series on communication that you might find helpful:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-communication-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How ADHD Adults Keep Conversations From Going Horribly Wrong<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-677ad61a7bbcdd1e130caed3a1d4bf48\">How to Start Writing an Email When You Have ADHD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiating or starting a task, as you know, is one of the challenges for ADHD adults. So, no surprise, this is also true for starting to write an email. Check out this post,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/motivation-is-not-the-key-to-success-adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Make Getting Started Easier When You Have ADHD<\/a>&nbsp;for ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Identify your objective<\/strong><br \/>The first step in making it easier to start writing emails is to be clear on what you want the reader to take away or understand after reading your email. Knowing this helps you decide what to include and what to leave out. Without that clarity, you might be tempted to include everything and the kitchen sink or spin in circles trying to decide what to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;<strong>example<\/strong>, if you\u2019re writing to a client, your&nbsp;<strong>objective<\/strong>&nbsp;might be to let them know what you\u2019ve completed and when they can expect the next deliverable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means you&nbsp;<strong>don\u2019t need to include<\/strong>&nbsp;all the background details about how you got there or the challenges you ran into, just the key information that meets your objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help you&nbsp;<strong>stay focused<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Name the blocker that is keeping you stuck and what you need to fix it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few possible blockers and solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are unsure how much to include, remember to include only what serves your objective. Less is more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are missing information, collect the needed details before drafting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need to make a decision in order to convey that in the email, take time to make the decision. I know that seems obvious. But how many emails are you not writing because you still need to make a decision?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If perfectionism is keeping you from starting, see 4 below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Use AI as a thought partner<\/strong><br \/>Treat AI as a resource to help you organize your thoughts and get started, not as your personal assistant to write your emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, give it explicit instructions. For example, let\u2019s say you have a client who emailed you with a concern about the delivery timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your instructions might be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I am writing to a client whom I have been working with for a year. I know them well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want it to sound warm, professional, but not too formal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I also want them to feel I heard their concerns and let them know I agree that the concerns need to be addressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here are the three things we are doing right now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will update them by next Wednesday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it under 120 words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask them to please reach out with any other concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use the draft as a starting point, then edit so it sounds like you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5bc4a94788888b438865ba20bbae2a1f\">Overcoming Email Anxiety and Avoidance With ADHD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s not confusion or perfectionism getting in your way. It\u2019s fear, fear of how the other person might react, fear of saying the wrong thing, fear of getting more work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds familiar, here are some of the most common fears that can stop you from writing, and what you might want to do about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. You waited too long and feel embarrassed.<\/strong><br \/>You imagine the judgment, so you avoid responding. Of course, you know the reality is that the longer you wait, the heavier it feels and the harder it becomes to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do the hard thing \ud83d\ude42 Apologize, give the update and move on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: \u201cI\u2019m sorry for the delay. Here\u2019s where things stand now, and I\u2019ll send the update by Thursday.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. You\u2019re afraid of not writing the \u201cperfect\u201d email<\/strong>.<br \/>You\u2019re afraid of not writing the perfect email. You want every word to sound right, so you keep polishing and reworking. And time is ticking. Of course, you know perfection doesn\u2019t really exist. The reader will bring their own lens, no matter how much you revise. It becomes like a Mobius strip. There is no clear start, no finish line, just the same worry looping around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go back to your objective. Say what matters, and trust that if the reader needs clarification, they\u2019ll ask. You can even say, \u201cIf you have any questions, please let me know.\u201d Remember, less is more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: \u201cHere\u2019s what\u2019s been completed, what\u2019s still in progress, and when I\u2019ll follow up. Let me know if I\u2019ve missed anything important.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. You\u2019re afraid of opening Pandora\u2019s box<\/strong>.<br \/>You know that once you send an email, you\u2019ll probably get a reply. And then you might have more work, another decision, or a meeting you didn\u2019t plan on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acknowledge that your concern is valid. Sending an email often does mean more to manage \u2014 more back-and-forth, more decisions, more threads. But you also know that avoiding it doesn\u2019t make that go away. In fact, it usually means more work later, when you\u2019re already behind or scrambling to catch up, right?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember that the goal isn\u2019t to eliminate that concern but to act anyway, knowing you\u2019ll handle whatever comes next when it arrives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. You\u2019re afraid of getting the tone wrong<\/strong>.<br \/>Maybe you\u2019ve had messages misunderstood before, or you worry about sounding too blunt or too apologetic. That hesitation makes sense \u2014 tone can be hard to read in writing, especially when you\u2019re already second-guessing yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by clarifying what you&nbsp;<em>want<\/em>&nbsp;the message to convey \u2014 clarity, warmth, professionalism, reassurance \u2014 before you even start typing. Then write the draft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterward, step away and re-read it later with fresh eyes. You can also ask someone you trust to review it, or use AI as a thought partner (see above). And if it still feels tricky, a short conversation might be the better route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb5b785ae107724f350aae4b7ce6ef1f\">How to Avoid Reactive Emailing With ADHD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you may feel you need to respond quickly. Maybe it\u2019s an email from your boss or an important client. But sometimes that sense of urgency isn\u2019t entirely accurate. It may just be your emotions taking the wheel before you\u2019ve had a chance to do a quick reality check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When that happens, before you start writing or hit send, pause and ask yourself, \u201cWhat would happen if I waited a few hours or even a day?\u201d<br \/>Often, the honest answer is, \u201cNot much.\u201d<br \/>And that space can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some cues that you might want to take a step back before responding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You feel emotions welling up when you think about the email, even if you can\u2019t name them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re angry, frustrated, or sad when you see the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have other hard stuff going on that\u2019s clouding your focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can sense you\u2019re reacting more to tone than content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In these moments, give yourself permission to wait, not to avoid, but to respond more intentionally. Even a short pause can help you reply with the tone and clarity you actually want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you truly need to acknowledge the message right away, you can always write something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Thanks for the email. I\u2019ll give it some thought and will get back to you by tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal isn\u2019t to delay. It\u2019s to make sure your reply reflects what you really want to say, not just what you feel in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb4a91f0e21a14991ebfe750a6a3380a\">Making Email Easier to Handle With ADHD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve made it to the final part of this three-part series on ADHD and email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve followed along from the beginning, you\u2019ve learned how to create time and space for email (Part 1), how to process your inbox intentionally (Part 2), and how to respond to the ones you\u2019ve been avoiding (Part 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My goal isn\u2019t to help you reach inbox zero or learn to love email. I know I don\u2019t. <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"face-smile-beam\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-face-smile-beam \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" color=\"var(--global-palette1)\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM164.1 325.5C182 346.2 212.6 368 256 368s74-21.8 91.9-42.5c5.8-6.7 15.9-7.4 22.6-1.6s7.4 15.9 1.6 22.6C349.8 372.1 311.1 400 256 400s-93.8-27.9-116.1-53.5c-5.8-6.7-5.1-16.8 1.6-22.6s16.8-5.1 22.6 1.6zm53.5-96.7l0 0 0 0-.2-.2c-.2-.2-.4-.5-.7-.9c-.6-.8-1.6-2-2.8-3.4c-2.5-2.8-6-6.6-10.2-10.3c-8.8-7.8-18.8-14-27.7-14s-18.9 6.2-27.7 14c-4.2 3.7-7.7 7.5-10.2 10.3c-1.2 1.4-2.2 2.6-2.8 3.4c-.3 .4-.6 .7-.7 .9l-.2 .2 0 0 0 0 0 0c-2.1 2.8-5.7 3.9-8.9 2.8s-5.5-4.1-5.5-7.6c0-17.9 6.7-35.6 16.6-48.8c9.8-13 23.9-23.2 39.4-23.2s29.6 10.2 39.4 23.2c9.9 13.2 16.6 30.9 16.6 48.8c0 3.4-2.2 6.5-5.5 7.6s-6.9 0-8.9-2.8l0 0 0 0zm160 0l0 0-.2-.2c-.2-.2-.4-.5-.7-.9c-.6-.8-1.6-2-2.8-3.4c-2.5-2.8-6-6.6-10.2-10.3c-8.8-7.8-18.8-14-27.7-14s-18.9 6.2-27.7 14c-4.2 3.7-7.7 7.5-10.2 10.3c-1.2 1.4-2.2 2.6-2.8 3.4c-.3 .4-.6 .7-.7 .9l-.2 .2 0 0 0 0 0 0c-2.1 2.8-5.7 3.9-8.9 2.8s-5.5-4.1-5.5-7.6c0-17.9 6.7-35.6 16.6-48.8c9.8-13 23.9-23.2 39.4-23.2s29.6 10.2 39.4 23.2c9.9 13.2 16.6 30.9 16.6 48.8c0 3.4-2.2 6.5-5.5 7.6s-6.9 0-8.9-2.8l0 0 0 0 0 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s to help you feel less weighed down by it. With practice, these steps become second nature, and your inbox starts to feel more manageable even on the days it\u2019s full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to perfect this system. Just keep taking small steps toward making email less draining and more doable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADHD Email Series:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-email-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What\u2019s the First Step to Managing Email with ADHD<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-email-productivity\/\">?<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-email-productivity\/\">Part 1 )<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/the-complete-guide-to-managing-your-email-for-adhd-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build an ADHD-Friendly Email Routine (Part 2)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-theme-palette-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-theme-palette-2-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>(originally published 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