Posts Tagged ‘ADHD’
Momentum Without Burnout: Growing Your Gentle Habits Slowly
Mid-January Is Where Most Resolutions Fall Apart By mid-January, this is usually the point where resolutions start to collapse. Instead of doing too much too fast, you started with tiny, ADHD-friendly habits that reduce pressure and make consistency feel possible. Motivation fades, energy dips and the pressure to “keep going” starts to feel heavy. But…
Read MoreMake It Fun: ADHD-Friendly Gamification for New Habits
Part of the Gentle Reset SeriesThis post builds on tiny habits and nervous system regulation by adding the missing piece for many ADHD brains: fun. You’ll learn how to make habits more engaging without pressure, streaks, or shame. Why Fun Isn’t Optional for ADHD Brains When it comes to creating habits or new routines, whether…
Read MoreA Nervous System Reset for Real Change
Part of the Gentle Reset SeriesThis post builds on tiny habits by exploring nervous system regulation, showing why feeling safe and grounded is essential before consistency and follow-through are possible. This morning, I read about a lesser-known tradition celebrated on January 6th in Ireland, a rest day for women that offered a brief respite after…
Read MoreThe Soft Start: Why Tiny Habits Work Best for ADHD Brains
Part of the Gentle Reset SeriesThis post introduces a soft start to change, focusing on tiny, ADHD-friendly habits that reduce pressure and build momentum through ease rather than discipline. The day after Christmas Day, which, as a family of Brits living in Seattle, we still celebrate as Boxing Day, always brings me a sense of…
Read MoreThe Gentle Reset: ADHD-Friendly Habits That Actually Stick
The Gentle Reset A 4-week, ADHD-friendly habit series that helps you start small, regulate your nervous system, and build momentum, without burnout. If the end of the year has left you feeling tired, overstimulated, or quietly relieved it’s over, you’re not alone. The holidays can stretch our nervous systems thin, and January often brings pressure…
Read MoreMindful Presence: Reclaiming Joy When You’re Always Rushing
Do you find yourself constantly rushing from one thing to the next, never being able to enjoy being in the moment of the activity without planning what’s next? Our brains get conditioned to run in fast mode, and ADHD brains often run fast by design, making it the norm to be on the hamster wheel…
Read MoreFrom Chaos to Calm: Reducing Holiday Overwhelm for Parents
Early December often feels like a whirlwind — shorter days, darker evenings, and the constant push to “make the season magical.” When daylight fades before dinner, many parents notice their patience and energy drop faster than usual. The holidays can feel like… a lot. The good news? You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through…
Read MoreShowing Up on Time When Your Brain Works on Its Own Clock (Thanksgiving Edition)
Thanksgiving week brings warmth, connection, and, let’s be honest, a lot of logistics and stress. Coordinating travel, dishes, timing, kids, pets, and the emotional load of family gatherings can feel overwhelming for anyone. But if you have ADHD, this week can highlight something you already know too well: Your brain works on its own clock.…
Read MoreBefore 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…
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