The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of activities, emotions, and expectations, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, especially women with ADHD. As the holiday celebrations amplify everyday demands, intensified emotions can be challenging to manage. Social events, disrupted routines, extra planning tasks, and heightened sensory input can overload an already full emotional regulation system, making it crucial to find effective strategies for coping.
Practical strategies to manage holiday stress include scheduling "Decision-Free" days to give yourself emotional breathing space and setting up a "Holiday Command Center" to organize tasks and events. It's also helpful to prepare a "No" template for declining invitations, reducing stress and maintaining social boundaries without the emotional weight of spontaneity. These approaches are designed to allow you to handle the season's demands while prioritizing your well-being.
Read more...October is ADHD Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to break down misconceptions and deepen our understanding of ADHD.
This post emphasizes how ADHD isn’t a flaw, but a different way of processing information, and encourages self-compassion and personal empowerment.
We tackle common myths, like "ADHD only affects kids," and remind readers that thriving with ADHD means embracing support systems that work for them.
Ultimately, it’s about understanding and accepting your ADHD, treating yourself with kindness, and creating sustainable strategies for growth.
Read more...Ever find yourself stuck when it’s time to shift from one task to another? You’re not alone.
For women with ADHD, transitions can be especially challenging—whether it’s moving from work to home, or just getting out the door in the morning.
In my latest blog post, I dive into why transitions are so tough for us and share practical tips to make them a little smoother.
From giving yourself a buffer zone to using cues and routines, these strategies can help you navigate those tricky moments with more ease.
And remember, be kind to yourself—every small win counts!
Back-to-school season can be particularly challenging for women with ADHD, especially if their kids also have ADHD. This blog post offers practical tips for creating flexible routines, organizing spaces, and planning ahead to reduce stress. It emphasizes the importance of self-care, open communication with your children, and celebrating small successes along the way. By finding what works best for your family and seeking support when needed, you can turn this hectic time into an empowering experience for everyone.
Understanding ADHD starts with recognizing the critical role of the brain’s frontal lobe, which governs essential functions such as planning, decision-making, impulse control, and attention. This region, known as the brain’s command center, is integral to managing our time, tasks, and behaviors. However, for individuals with ADHD, the frontal lobe often struggles to perform efficiently, leading to impulsivity, difficulties in sustaining attention, and challenges in planning and organization. Read more to learn more.
