Hello Reader, How is it after the middle of February already? I’m seeing ads for spring bulbs and cleaning. All this has me thinking about Spring Cleaning again. Over the years with coaching, I’ve had a lot of conversations about cleaning and maintaining spaces. A couple of things that people don’t seem to make a distinction about is that there are at least 2 phases, possibly 3. 1: decluttering is different than 2) maintaining a space. Maintaining is a combination of frequentish picking up...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, December was a rollercoaster, as it often is. And now we’re into January! As the holiday season unfolds, it’s a time of joy—but also a time of challenges, especially for those navigating ADHD or managing energy through illness. Self-Management During Illness:Biggest drama for me of the holiday season. I got sick… For 2.5 weeks.*cue annoyed look* Right when I finally had the plans and energy to do *holiday* things. Illness can disrupt even the best-laid plans. When our energy...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, A couple weeks ago I got back from the International Conference on ADHD in Anaheim, CA. and wow — it was an intense experience! While I left feeling a little drained, I gained some valuable insights and connections often easier when you step into a totally different environment! Nervous Systems: Care + Feeding One of my favorite sessions was on nervous system regulation. It’s a topic I’m deeply passionate about, and I picked up some new tools to help both myself and my clients...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there Reader, October is nearly over, and with it, ADHD Awareness Month—a perfect time to explore how mindfulness can support ADHD and other neurodivergent brains. If you’ve ever felt like your brain is dropping thoughts faster than your peers, you’re not alone! ADHD brains typically have fewer working memory slots (3-5 instead of 5-7), so if it feels like you’re juggling too much, it’s because you are. Short-Term Memory & ADHD: Fewer short term memory slots can make everyday tasks more...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Hi againReader, Twice in a week? Well, I am very passionate about this topic that I wrote to you about yesterday, so I wanted to expand a little more. The Role of Anxiety in Demand Avoidance: Anxiety plays a central role in demand avoidance. For many, demands trigger a fight-or-flight response, where the "flight" response manifests as avoidance. This can lead to a cycle where avoiding the demand temporarily reduces anxiety but ultimately reinforces the avoidance behavior, making it harder to...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As we near the end September, it's the perfect time to explore a topic that plays a significant role in the lives of many people with ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles: demand avoidance. This concept, while often overlooked, can be a major hurdle in our daily lives. With ADHD Awareness Month just around the corner in October, I want to delve deeply into what demand avoidance is, how it differs from executive dysfunction, and why understanding these distinctions is crucial...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, As August winds down and we prepare for the shift from summer’s freedom to the more structured routines of fall, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how to make this transition feel smoother! This month’s newsletter will dive into benefits and potential hangups of this seasonal change, offer insights into the neuroscience of motivation, and highlight some exciting upcoming events and resources to keep you inspired. As I make my own transition, I’m heading out of town for a week to...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Self-Care and Recharging—How Do You Show Up for Yourself? “Oh, I’m doing self-care this week…” While this idea has evolved from just spa days, bubble baths, and chocolates to more “real” or mundane activities like meditation, eating healthy food, and exercising, there’s often still a sense of obligation. It gets tricky because there are things we have to do, but when the things that are “good for us” become a burden, it can be hard to do them, even if we intellectually know they...
12 months ago • 3 min read
Hi All- This was intended to go out in April. Life happened and it didn't but the information is still relevant! Hope everyone is having a great Spring! Image credit: @ADHD_Alien Unlocking Your Brain's Potential: Innovative Approaches to ADHD Optimization In recent years, the landscape of ADHD management has witnessed remarkable advancements, particularly in the realms of neurofeedback and biohacking. These cutting-edge techniques offer promising avenues for individuals with ADHD to enhance...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read