A Life That Fits - Blog

Heading into the weekend can sometimes feel surprisingly overwhelming when you have ADHD. When the structured routine of the workweek drops off, it is incredibly easy to lose your rhythm and hit a wall of task paralysis. If you want to give yourself a genuine running start for the days ahead, you do not need a rigid checklist. You just need to focus on four simple, essential pillars that naturally support your brain chemistry and calm your nervous system: quality sleep, inten

Ever opened a closet door only to have a mountain of clothes, shoes, and forgotten projects come tumbling down on you? Your immediate reaction is probably a wave of intense stress, and the sudden urge to just slam the door shut and walk away. For many adults with ADHD and executive dysfunction, this is exactly what a daily schedule feels like. When your day is completely stuffed with back-to-back tasks (mostly things you have to do rather than things you want to do) your brai

"I'll be there in 5 minutes!" You mean it with sincerity and may genuinely believe it is true but you show up 20 minutes late (again!). If you have ADHD or struggle with executive dysfunction, you don't mean to be late. You aren't trying to disrespect anyone's time. You might actually be experiencing a very real neurological phenomenon: Time Blindness. To a neurotypical brain, time is very tangible. But to an ADHD brain, time usually only has two settings: NOW and NOT NOW. I

Ever wonder how your brain actually visualizes time? From horizontal tracks to vertical calendars, we all map out the world completely differently. Here’s a quick exercise to find your internal time map.

Does your brain go non-stop? Do you feel like everything is a big jumble and causes you stress? Here are some ideas to try to tame the...

Do you have trouble expressing yourself? Do you get stuck trying to think of the right words to say? Are you afraid that what you say may...

What do you do when you get stuck in your "emotional part of the brain? Emotions can show up in both positive and negative ways. They can...

Do you have trouble saying, "No?" Are your boundaries a bit shaky? Have a hard time delegating? Is it challenging for you to figure out...

The new year is off and running and lots of resolutions have been made (and already broken!). What are some of the things that are...