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 cycle of procrastination and perfectionism. The good news? You don’t need perfect readiness to restart—you just need small, messy, imperfect steps forward. Why waiting to feel "ready" doesn't work for ADHDers Many ADHD adults struggle with perfectionism and the need to feel “ready” before starting. The truth is, that magical feeling rarely comes

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 come to realize it’s an essential part of breaking out of the “boom/bust” cycle that feeds into chronic burnout. But how do you rest when it feels like every fibre of your being is rebelling against this idea? When every time you settle down to rest, restlessness and/or anxiety spike, and your brain starts racing? Here’s some neurodivergent

Don't want to read through the long version? Scroll to the bottom for the TL;DR. Understanding Your Energy Hey there, fellow ADHDers! Today, we are going to delve into a practical method for managing your energy— the Pace and Rest method. I was first taught this framework in a workshop with one of my favourite authors on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Russ Harris. This method is all about finding a rhythm that works for you without the pressure to always be on. Let's expl

Don't want to read through the long version? Scroll to the bottom for the TL;DR. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is often described as a double-edged sword. On one hand, it gifts us with creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and infectious enthusiasm. On the other, it can lead to exhaustion, frustration, and, eventually, burnout. As an ADHD coach and behavior analyst who also has ADHD, I understand the unique challenges that we face when it comes to burnout,