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Anishia Denee, MPEd, BCBA, CALC | Behaviour Analyst & Certified ADHD Coach


10 Things I’d Tell My Newly Diagnosed ADHD Self
When I first got my ADHD diagnosis, I thought everything would suddenly make sense — that I’d finally have the “why” behind years of struggle. And it did make sense… but it also brought up grief, confusion, and a lot of unlearning. If I could sit down with that version of me — overwhelmed, curious, and trying so hard to “get it together” — here’s what I’d tell her. 1. You’re not lazy — you’re trying to function in a world built for a different brain. You’ve been adapting for

Anishia Denee
Oct 163 min read


Messy House, Busy Brain: ADHD and the Struggle to Stay Tidy
ADHD + Mess = Real Life Chaos Not the Instagram-perfect kind of mess. The real kind: laundry piles in the corner, random stacks of paper,...

Anishia Denee
Sep 32 min read


ADHD & Baby Steps: Why Behavior Change Isn’t Often Consistent (and That’s Okay)
When people talk about “baby steps” in behavior change, they usually imagine neat, tiny, forward progress. One small action after...

Anishia Denee
Aug 192 min read


Doing It Messy: ADHD-Friendly Tips for Starting Again After a Break
Do you ever feel stuck behind an invisible wall, waiting for the day you’ll finally feel “ready”? For ADHD adults, that’s a familiar...

Anishia Denee
Aug 182 min read


On The Quest for the Elusive Rest
Lately, I have been trying to learn how to slow down and embrace rest. Maybe it’s a winter thing or perhaps a “post-30” thing, but I’ve...

Anishia Denee
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Building Time Awareness
Many ADHD adults grapple with time agnosia, or time blindness, making it challenging to accurately perceive and estimate the passage of...

Anishia Denee
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Embracing the New Year: A Values-Focused Approach for ADHD Adults
As the calendar turns to January, opinions on New Year's resolutions vary widely—some relish the opportunity for a fresh start, while...

Anishia Denee
Jan 5, 20243 min read


How to do the thing (part 2): Harnessing Music's Influence Throughout Your Day
Welcome to the ADHD grind! In our everyday chaos, this blog is your guide to understanding how music can be a game-changer; tackling...

Anishia Denee
Dec 19, 20233 min read


Embracing the ADHD Rhythm: Pace and Rest for Optimal Energy Flow
Don't want to read through the long version? Scroll to the bottom for the TL;DR. Understanding Your Energy Hey there, fellow ADHDers!...

Anishia Denee
Nov 30, 20234 min read


Navigating the Storm: ADHD Burnout from an ADHD Coach's Perspective
Don't want to read through the long version? Scroll to the bottom for the TL;DR. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is...

Anishia Denee
Oct 4, 20233 min read


How To Do the Thing (part 1): Focusmate
Don’t want to read through the long version? Scroll to the bottom for the TL;DR. Hello, fellow ADHD-ers! Today, I'm excited to share my...

Anishia Denee
Jul 28, 20233 min read


WTF is body doubling?: How to use the presence of other humans to get things done
Learn how to use body doubling to manage your ADHD.

Anishia Denee
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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