Recently, at my coach approach training we were discussing what it means to have a stuck client, particularly one who has ADHD. Stuckness can look different in ADHD. When we get stuck, it stops our executive function.A decision for us can be like a train on the tracks with faulty signal lights ...

Over 20 years ago, I saw a therapist for depression. It was just before the holidays and with the kindest of intentions, she put me on medication so I could enjoy them. Unfortunately, that med threw me straight into mania. I felt like my heart was racing all of the time and I ended up going on...

I cried over a pork chop. I was in a chemo brain re-training group learning how to not forget allthethings. My colleague expressed her frustration at being unable to find the pork chops she had prepared for dinner that night. And I cried and cried. In usual times, I would have chuckled and sa...

A few years ago, in the first few months of the pandemic, I wrote nearly daily posts on social media about my experiences. This one struck home and I thought I would share it with you. ​ We're just coming out of one of the most important pauses - a family member was in hospice. And it felt li...

I lost my license. The last thing I remember is feeling something in my right pants pocket, pulling it out, and thinking “oh you need to put that in your wallet before you lose it.” Other than that I have nothing. Did I put it back in my pants pocket? Did I put it someplace “safe”? And if so...

I snuck away to visit my parents in Florida last weekend. I’ve been at full throttle for as long as I can remember. As much as I wanted to be, I wasn’t completely unplugged. (I'll be getting unplugged soon I promise!) My bestie, who I stayed with, gave me a spot for my laptop at her kitchen co...

The snow was falling again in Connecticut last weekend and pretty much all up and down the east coast. I love the quiet and the slowing down. A pleasure after a super busy January. A month where I was very sick and couldn't get in any skiing. Skiing is what keeps me sane in winter. And I confes...

How are your New Year’s Resolutions going?By now, who knows right!?!​Resolutions are big and scary.Far better to make small shifts in our habits. In case you didn’t notice, there are a bajillion books on habits.I’m pretty sure there are as many books on creating new habits as there are habits to...

Procrastination We all do it. Even I, the ADHD Productivity Coach, procrastinate. Guilty as charged. But I promise you doing stuff at the last minute is a stressful way to live. It feels like a knot in the stomach or that pain in your shoulders. And the shame and nasty inner voices that sho...

For professionals with ADHD, the concept of time can feel like a slippery fish, difficult to grasp and even harder to manage. The challenges with time management often stem from unique executive function struggles in the ADHD brain. In this article, we'll dive into the science behind ADHD and tim...