The Never-Ending Cycle
The Never-Ending Cycle Read Post »
The #ADHD Guide to Project Completion 😬
The Never-Ending Cycle Read Post »
The #ADHD Guide to Project Completion 😬
The Plan vs. The Reality Read Post »
“I can’t ____ until I ____” is the #1 reason I struggle to get things done. I start off with great intentions, but it always turns into this cycle. Whatever the distraction, it feels extremely important in the moment! But I lose track of time, and before I know it… 🤷♀️ #ADHD
Feeding myself is a daily struggle, so I made this flowchart to help explain.
Does anyone else go through a similar thought process?
#NeurodiverseSquad
What people think #ADHD is:
– “squirrel!”
When ADHD involves severe difficulty with:
– internal motivation
– regulating emotions
– long-term goals
– time blindness
– prioritizing
– regulating attention
– sleep
– guilt/shame
– self-esteem
#WorldMentalHealthDay #ADHDAwarenessMonth
Productivity Anxiety Read Post »
Productivity anxiety is a vicious cycle.
I’ve been trapped in it more times than I can count.
Anyone else feel the same?
E-mail Like a Boss Read Post »
You are not “bossy” or “bitchy” for not sounding like a pep-machine 24/7.
You don’t need to apologize for existing (or for asking for what you need).
Words are powerful.
And yours matter.
#InternationalWomensDay
S.T.O.P. ADHD Stigma Read Post »
Reducing #ADHD stigma means calling people out for derogatory remarks, and telling them to STOP:
S: Stereotyping
T: Trivializing
O: Offending
P: Patronizing
The Faces of Cognitive Distortions Read Post »
Emotional regulation is HARD when your mind distorts reality.
This new ‘Faces’ series is based on common distortions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that reinforce irrational storylines + contribute to anxiety/depression.
Individual write-ups below (with more detail)!
ADHD and Prioritizing Read Post »
My internal ‘prioritizing’ filter lets too much stuff through. And when everything seems equally important… nothing is. 🤹🏻♀️
#ADHD
Laundry is exhausting, especially for people with #ADHD.
It’s a tedious, multi-hour sustained effort with so many steps and hurdles to stumble over.
No wonder I feel like I failed before I even start.
#NeurodiverseSquad