Posts by Georgie Coote
Before You Say Yes: Mindful Decision-Making for an Overloaded Season
Feeling stretched thin? Before you say yes, learn how mindful decision-making can help you pause, manage ADHD time blindness, and break free from people-pleasing this holiday season.
Read MoreThe Power of Pause: Why Slowing Down Matters More Than Ever
As the holidays approach, the world speeds up, calendars fill, lists grow longer, and your nervous system races to keep up. If you live with ADHD, that pace can feel like too much: constant motion, constant noise, constant pressure to do it all. But here’s the truth: you can’t be present when you’re always in…
Read MoreThe Neuroscience of Habit Formation: How to Build Habits That Stick (With or Without ADHD)
We all have habits, some that serve us and some that don’t. But have you ever wondered why they’re so hard to change or create in the first place? Understanding the neuroscience of habit formation can make all the difference, especially for people with ADHD, whose brains process motivation and reward a little differently. What…
Read MoreCan ADHD Coaching Help Women Succeed at Work?
If you’re a woman with ADHD, chances are you’ve worked twice as hard to appear “together” at work, while quietly juggling deadlines, overflowing inboxes, and the emotional weight of perfectionism. Many women with ADHD are high achievers who still feel like they’re falling behind. The truth is: traditional productivity advice doesn’t always work when your…
Read MoreSelf-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism: How RAIN Helps You Be Kinder to Yourself
When life gets hard, most of us have an inner critic that jumps in before anyone else can. It’s that voice that says, “You should’ve done better,” or “Why can’t you ever get it right?” If you live with ADHD, perfectionism, or chronic self-doubt, this voice can be especially loud. It’s one of the ways…
Read MoreHow ADHD Coaching Improves Confidence and Reduces Shame
Living with ADHD often comes with an invisible weight, shame. Many women tell me they feel like they’re “failing at life” because they struggle to stay organized, remember deadlines, or manage the mental load. But here’s the truth: ADHD is not a personal failure. Shame does not belong to you. And with the right support,…
Read MoreWhat is ADHD Coaching and How is it Different from Therapy?
If you’re a woman navigating ADHD, you may have wondered whether therapy or ADHD coaching is the right fit for you. Both can be incredibly valuable, but they serve different purposes. Understanding the differences can help you make the best choice for your needs. What You’ll Learn in This Blog The key differences between ADHD…
Read MoreADHD and the Mental Load: Why Many Women Feel Overwhelmed (and What Helps)
If you often feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, remembering appointments, managing household tasks, caring for family, staying on top of work deadlines, you’re not alone. This invisible burden is called the mental load, and for women with ADHD, it can be especially overwhelming. What Is the Mental Load? The mental load…
Read MoreADHD in Men vs. Women: Why the Symptoms Look Different
ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone. While boys are more often diagnosed in childhood, many girls and women slip under the radar until much later in life. Why? Because their symptoms are often quieter, internalized, and less disruptive in school or at work. Men tend to display more hyperactivity and outward behaviors, while women…
Read MoreADHD and Hormones: Why Women Struggle More in Midlife (and How Coaching Helps)
Many women don’t realize that fluctuating hormones can intensify ADHD symptoms, leaving them overwhelmed and misunderstood. If you’ve noticed your focus slipping, your emotions swinging wildly, or everyday tasks feeling like mountains, it may not just be “getting older”, it could be the interaction between hormones and ADHD. Why ADHD Often Goes Undiagnosed in Women…
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