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The best laid plans of mice and men...
My plan was to take you through a daily journey of my new ADHD medication and how it was working for me.
TLDR: it didn't.
The plan failed before it even began.
I took my first Adderall early Thursday morning.
And had to go off of it immediately.
DIAGNOSIS
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So many of us start a business because we want freedom and flexibility.
Then we quickly discover that working for ourselves might not be as flexible as we think.
We might be working way more hours than ever building our business.
Weekends and nights are spent on the backend tasks that just...
Friday afternoon, I looked out our large window - taking a quick breather in between readying the kitchen for a family lunch.
A female cardinal was splashing in our backyard birdbath.
We never see cardinals so I knew this was special.
I called my daughter over.
Because cardinals are believed to...
Through my Mental Health Awareness Month stories, I've gotten this question.
How does a Coach differ from a therapist?
Coaching and therapy can look similar, so I can understand the confusion.
That’s because there are a few overlaps.
We both are helping individuals transform their awareness...
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 a...
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...
What is ADHD Coaching?
ADHD and other brain-based challenges can make you feel like your brain is scattered or has 50 tabs open at any given time.
Coaching is a partnership where we focus on your forward momentum one tab at a time.
In coaching, we work together to help you
- stay focused on...
"Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions." - Barbara Hemphill
This quote changed my life.
It's real talk.
And it's what led me to become a Certified Productive Environment Specialist with Barbara, the paper tiger lady.
Even before I became a certified neurodiversity coach.
I got into...
Actually planning for second quarter.
Short version, I use a paper calendar and Post-it notes to plan a quarter.
I take a short retreat to my dining room table so that I have clear space to think.
And yes a block a day on my calendar.
I was also planning for the next two weeks.
Many of...
Florida - think warmth, sun, tropics, fruity drinks, my parents!
The excitement for a long weekend vacation was looming.
Monday, my teen texted me that she had Friday off.
The day that I was flying to Florida.
She has been dreaming out loud about tropical time.
Winter is wearing her down.
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