ADHDLeadership

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Field notes on mental health, mindset, leadership, ADHD, and emotional intelligence - (hopefully) sharp, compassionate, and a little feral. Expect practical tools, dry humor, and zero fluff to help you live, work, and love better.

 

When the Drive Disappears

ADHD, Motivation, and the Strange Stillness of Getting Stuck

Goal-directed persistence is the ability to stay focused on a goal over time, even when it’s boring, hard, or emotionally uncomfortable.

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A Field Guide to Living on the Ragged Edge: Stress, Burnout, and Brownout 

Modern life has a way of feeling like a relentless game show, except you’re not sure what you’re playing for, the rules keep changing, and the host is just a little too smug.  

Between juggling work ...

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The Hidden Realities of Late ADHD Diagnosis in Women

Imagine a woman falling through the cracks and becoming invisible as she struggled for many years to keep her head above the waterline of a busy life. 

That woman was me.

In my thirties or forties, ...

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Unapologetically Stepping Into Your Villain Era

Executives, leaders, and professionals are often expected to be the go-to person - someone who solves problems, keeps things running smoothly, and goes above and beyond for others.  

Somewhere along ...

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How to Ask for What You Need at Work (Without Mentioning ADHD)

Navigating workplace dynamics can feel like a game of mental gymnastics, especially when it comes to asking for what you need without dropping the "diagnosis bomb."  

Not everyone feels comfortable w...

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ADHDLeadership

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