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Shifting your focus on the positive qualities of ADHD and cultivating solid empathy for yourself can work wonders for individuals with ADHD. This is precisely what my Mental Fitness Bootcamp offers. It is all about arming yourself with the “tools for building mental fitness so that you learn to identify Saboteurs (voices in your head that generate stress and negative emotions) and how to shift (Self-Command) to the Sage perspective that every problem or challenge can be conv

Incessant inner chatter, being hard on yourself for the smallest of shortcomings, believing that you’re not good enough – an ADHD mind carries an avalanche of negative emotions and feelings. When these feelings transform into long-lasting habits, several areas of your daily life end up taking the hit. Your decision-making abilities go down, your focus dwindles, and your restlessness peaks. But what if you could use mental fitness to foster ADHD positivity, reinforce your exec

Weekly pod meetings are a part of my Mental Fitness Bootcamp. They aim to bring a group of individuals with ADHD together. By fostering a sense of non-judgmental space, pod meetings encourage members to discuss their experiences with other individuals, cultivate accountability for their routine, share and apply valuable insights, and stay fully focused throughout their transformation journey. According to the PQ Program, pods increase the success rate (500%) when people are a

Living with ADHD can be challenging. But what happens when you have a solid game plan to succeed? Read on to understand! Understanding the Power of Mindsets: Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets If you’re living the ADHD life, you can either let a growth mindset help you reap the positives of ADHD or drown in the negatives that come with a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset is when your mind sees only “ success” as a sign of intelligence, ability, or aptitude. “Failure,” on the other hand,

Being transgender with ADHD comes with its share of challenges, especially if you’re expected to operate in a world designed for a neurotypical and cisgender population. Remember, ADHD offers many positive qualities aside from just being “a diagnostic mental condition made up of negative symptoms.” Unbending persistence, the ability to hyperfocus, and out-of-the-box creativity stay with you at all times as your ADHD pride. When someone is diagnosed with ADHD, the part of thei

When you’re living with ADHD, you carry an avalanche of emotions in your mind. Be it joy, confusion, or anger – you feel each feeling deeply. Minor bumps in the day make you overly frustrated. You can’t stop worrying about the smallest things. It takes every ounce of energy to calm down during or after an intense emotional episode. Even gentle criticisms trigger your ADHD brain to build massive walls of defense. If you want “something”, you want it NOW. Emotional dysregulatio

Surprising spontaneity, contagious energy, and unrestrained creativity come together to make individuals with ADHD great partners. They tend to have the power to show lasting love no matter how bumpy the relationship road gets. When left unaddressed, however, ADHD in relationships can become a particularly destructive third wheel. A Spouse and ADHD For an individual with ADHD, it can be difficult to self-regulate how they act or react. It can be challenging to be aware of ho

“Children and teens can eventually outgrow ADHD.” Parents and professionals alike believed the statement above to be true for a long time. In fact, ADHD was formerly called the “ hyperkinetic disorder of childhood ,” – indicating ADHD to be a childhood disorder. Unfortunately, this has been the single biggest misconception about ADHD. The truth is, childhood ADHD seeps right into adult ADHD in over 60% of cases. What changes, however, is the "symptoms-packaging". For instanc

Coach or therapist? Individuals with ADHD often have a hard time understanding which ADHD treatment approach might work the best for them. In this blog, we’ll navigate the line between therapy and coaching alongside dissecting the roles they come with. Therapy vs. Coaching In a gist, an ADHD coach is someone who focuses more on “action” while a therapist predominantly works on "healing". The line between therapy and coaching emerges when both – a therapist and a coach – have

Imagine: you step into a rock concert and hundreds of bands start performing all at once. Call it a cacophony of thoughts or a chaotic tangle of feelings - this is exactly what goes on in an ADHD brain. ADHD directly targets the executive functions – planning, organizing, working memory, and focus – of the brain. Many believe medication for ADHD is enough to keep the symptoms in control. Unfortunately, medication is only a part of the process. Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., an i

Liliana Turecki is a certified professional and personal coach specializing in ADHD with ICF (International Coach Federation) approved training centers. I had the chance to have an insightful conversation with her about ADHD and ADHD coaching. She talked about her journey as an ADHD coach and how she helps her clients become their best ADHD versions. “I cherish the deep connection with my clients, those insightful moments when my clients give themselves permission to go slow,

If you have an ADHD brain , chances are, you’ve always known you’re different. Your mind tends to walk on the path your ADHD brain lays out for it – from trouble getting things done to feeling intensely overwhelmed from a day full of chaos. “It’s an absolute fact that every brain can be improved,” the world authority in ADHD, Dr. Hallowell says, “Because of its neuroplasticity, the life of brains can be improved or destroyed based on how you manage it.” Neuroplasticity is th

Many reasons could affect an individual's reaction to their ADHD. While some don’t wish to get their ADHD diagnosis while others refuse to accept they have ADHD. As a result, these individuals often deal with the impact of untreated ADHD worldwide instead of tapping into the surprising benefits of the condition. An ADHD coach has an extremely important role to play when it comes to empowering individuals living with ADHD. From getting to the very bottom of their condition to

“If you look at the classic triad of symptoms that define ADHD in the medical model—distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity—you can take each one of those and turn it on its head.” Says ADHD specialist Dr. Ned Hallowell. The natural reaction of just about any individual with ADHD would be to view it in negative light. However, there is much more to ADHD than just the negative symptoms. In case, you’re about to give up on your ADHD brain , here are a few reasons to cha

If you’re worried about your ADHD future, here’s something important to remember: the problem has NEVER been with you or your ADHD, but the system that you are surrounded with. When you don’t get to the root of your ADHD or fail to accept it as a condition you have to live with, things take a turn for the worse. On the other hand, however, the moment you begin to understand the “whys” of every symptom that unfolds, learn to normalize your ADHD and construct the strategies to

ADHD comes with its devils and darlings. While extreme disorganization and depleting supplies of concentration makes life difficult, the streak of creativity and the lightening bolt of hyper focus come together to save the day. No two individuals would experience the exact same type or intensity of ADHD symptoms. However, these very symptoms manifest differently in men and women. Here’s a quick revelation for you in terms of how ADHD male symptoms differ from ADHD female sym

ADHD symptoms in women often go undiagnosed. The CDC data suggest boys are three times more likely to receive their diagnosis when compared to girls. Women exhibit subtle and less socially disruptive symptoms, which is why their condition often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Read on to understand how an ADHD female brain functions. What Goes Inside An ADHD Female Brain? Women with ADHD spend a fair amount of time and effort to seem “normal”. From dealing with the chaos

The underlying symptoms of ADHD are common for everyone. However both female and male ADHD brains respond to them differently. From unrestrained anger to emotional setbacks, men often mentally travel through separate patterns and pressure points. That said, these patterns don’t apply to all men (some women have them too). However, identifying the commonalities can help arrive at more meaningful solutions. Let’s have a quick look at the ADHD symptoms in males and the ensuing e

ADHD comes packed with symptoms that can shape your everyday life. While being diagnosed with ADHD is not a choice, you can still manage to live a fulfilling and successful life in spite (or even because) of it. A great way to embrace and grow with ADHD is through working collaboratively with a professional coach. Read on to know why investing in an ADHD coach might just be one of the best decisions you’ll ever take! How an ADHD Coach Can Be Your Partner In Growth A professi

Living with ADHD can be exhausting. But what matters at the end of the day is knowing it’s possible to lead more than a functional (and empowered) life despite your symptoms. Read on to explore how an ADHD self-care regimen can bring the change you need. Mental Balance Start with practicing self-compassion – know that you’re not to blame and things can change for the better. Supply yourself with some self-nourishment – take those yoga classes, walk the long walks, or read to