This is a reflection on how Working Memory plays a role in every aspect of an ADHD life. When life hands you lemons, get a really nice glass pitcher (or two) and fresh-squeeze some lemonade! We need a nice pitcher During the summer of 2021, my family spent some time Read more…
Whether current events are overwhelming, or there just seems to be too many things to keep up with, it’s easy to wonder, “Who’s driving this train?!” Many times, ADHD is driving our train of thought. We’d rather be chasing down the fun and interesting stuff than focusing on the necessary Read more…
Let’s talk ACCESSIBILITY! Did you know many neurodivergent people prefer captions on movies and shows? This has nothing to do with their actual hearing. It has to do with their auditory processing. It can be helpful in tracking the story and picking up valuable details. How can we bring this Read more…
If you’ve been diagnosed with something under the umbrella of neurodiversity, you may be navigating how and when to share this with co-workers. Disclosing neurodiversity at work is personal, and there are a number of considerations that may influence your plans to share. Sharing a medical diagnosis is usually really Read more…
Prioritization can be a challenge. Many leaders with ADHD will prioritize too many things for various reasons. This article helps in finding ways to say ‘no’ using the Eisenhower Matrix. There are dozens of things we need to do at any given time. If you are a people-pleaser or perfectionist, Read more…
If you’re newly diagnosed with ADHD, you may be navigating through a ton of information right now. If you spend any time reading articles about ADHD, or scrolling social media, you are bombarded with ads for products and services that may, or may NOT, actually serve you in any way. Read more…
Depending on when you were diagnosed, you may have different support systems and ways for advocating for a neurodivergent-friendly workplace. If you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child, you may have had an entire support network of parents, teachers, and counselors. A full team to create an individualized education Read more…
Protect Your Boundaries to Earn a Treat! I saw some “punch card” ideas on Twitter and thought what better way to set and maintain healthy boundaries during Mental Health Awareness Month! Neurodivergent folks juggle more mental health issues than our neurotypical colleagues. Why is that, and how do we protect Read more…