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The Simple Secret to a More Productive Day

Ever feel like you’re drowning in emails before you even start your real work? It's a common struggle, especially for those of us with ADHD or busy business lives. But here’s the good news: small changes can make a HUGE difference. They worked for my client, Courtney! Here's her story in her ...

Let’s Conquer Email Overwhelm Together

As someone who grapples with ADHD and a side of overwhelm, I know how frustrating a cluttered inbox can be. It's like a constant weight, pulling at your focus and energy, right? ​ A little while back, I had a client, Danielle, who was drowning in emails. She felt like she was always playing c...

Get to, Have to

Recently, at my coach approach training we were discussing what it means to have a stuck client, particularly one who has ADHD. Stuckness can look different in ADHD. When we get stuck, it stops our executive function.A decision for us can be like a train on the tracks with faulty signal lights ...

Find Your Story

Over 20 years ago, I saw a therapist for depression. It was just before the holidays and with the kindest of intentions, she put me on medication so I could enjoy them. Unfortunately, that med threw me straight into mania. I felt like my heart was racing all of the time and I ended up going on...

I Cried Over Porkchop

I cried over a pork chop. I was in a chemo brain re-training group learning how to not forget allthethings. My colleague expressed her frustration at being unable to find the pork chops she had prepared for dinner that night. And I cried and cried. In usual times, I would have chuckled and sa...

The Power of Pause

A few years ago, in the first few months of the pandemic, I wrote nearly daily posts on social media about my experiences. This one struck home and I thought I would share it with you. ​ We're just coming out of one of the most important pauses - a family member was in hospice. And it felt li...

License

I lost my license. The last thing I remember is feeling something in my right pants pocket, pulling it out, and thinking “oh you need to put that in your wallet before you lose it.” Other than that I have nothing. Did I put it back in my pants pocket? Did I put it someplace “safe”? And if so...

The Real Deal

I snuck away to visit my parents in Florida last weekend. I’ve been at full throttle for as long as I can remember. As much as I wanted to be, I wasn’t completely unplugged. (I'll be getting unplugged soon I promise!) My bestie, who I stayed with, gave me a spot for my laptop at her kitchen co...

How to Slow Down Even with ADHD

The snow was falling again in Connecticut last weekend and pretty much all up and down the east coast. I love the quiet and the slowing down. A pleasure after a super busy January. A month where I was very sick and couldn't get in any skiing. Skiing is what keeps me sane in winter. And I confes...

February is Where New Year's Resolutions Go to Die

How are your New Year’s Resolutions going?By now, who knows right!?!​Resolutions are big and scary.Far better to make small shifts in our habits. In case you didn’t notice, there are a bajillion books on habits.I’m pretty sure there are as many books on creating new habits as there are habits to...