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From getting the century-old laundry done to furiously rushing, just in time, to meet your latest deadline – ADHD can feel like a perpetual walk on a treadmill. Non-stop. Without any breaks. You don’t choose to have ADHD and there is certainly no fix for it. What you can choose, however, is to consciously manage your symptoms and lead a fulfilling life every step of the way. A great first step towards feeling empowered by ADHD would be to understand your symptoms. ADHD comes

On the surface, living with ADHD seems to be associated with a quicksand of negative symptoms that affect the executive functions of the brain. Individuals with ADHD have (one way or another) chronic difficulty in estimating and managing their time, starting or finishing a task, staying organized, and sustaining their attention or efforts. The outcome, commonly assumed in this scenario, is a crippled life. And yet, we see many individuals with ADHD who are successful at their

An ADHD brain often treads on a winding road of symptoms and effects – such a journey is no small feat. To begin with, an adult with ADHD experiences frequent disappointments that spring out from their persistent symptoms – disorganization, mismanagement of time, poor self-regulation, and lack of focus. Things begin to look bleak in no time and emotions can spiral out of control. When your symptoms begin to trigger self-limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and feelings of inadequacy

ADHD is much more than just a phase in life. It is a neurodevelopment disorder that affects more than six percent of adults globally. On a normal day, an individual with ADHD struggles with seemingly effortless tasks like sticking to a routine, staying on track with the bills, completing a task on time, and not knowing what to do with all those dishes in the sink. While ADHD is largely a genetic disorder, most adults only discover their condition when their children are diagn

Having an ADHD brain is an adventure in itself. Each day looks like a jigsaw puzzle with the pieces of events applied randomly. What’s intact on a regular basis, however, are the ADHD symptoms – a paradox of distraction and hyperfocus, inattention and hyperactivity, the urge to “get all tasks done” and struggling to even “get started” – the list goes on. Let’s look at a day in the life of a female client who has ADHD and see how she empowers herself and embraces each day. Scr

A long list of missed deadlines, events of the day going haywire, endless catching up to do with the chores, walls of hopelessness closing in around you - the struggles of your ADHD are real (and extremely overwhelming). So, naturally, intense tides of ADHD feelings - anger, anxiety, shame - are often inextricably linked with an ADHD brain. Being consistently labelled as “irresponsible” or “lazy” because of the ADHD symptoms can make you feel inadequate (or even broken). “ADH

Living with ADHD can feel like walking on a tightrope. ADHD coping methods like medications target a few select issues like impulsivity and focus. But what about fighting a plethora of other ADHD symptoms - poor organization and time management, low self-esteem and feelings of shame, and debilitating mental conditions like anxiety and depression? This is where ADHD coaching can help bring the change. Through a judgment-free and action-oriented process, an ADHD coach helps you

Investing in mental health can be synonymous with investing in a better future. There are endless ADHD coping methods – from self-help books to medications – to explore. However, one of the most impactful methods is to dive into ADHD coaching. ADHD coaching is a collaborative process that targets the roots of your condition. A coach constructs step-by-step plans to help clients manage time, intensify focus, and stay organized or whatever challenge you may be presented with du

An ADHD brain can be a chaotic labyrinth in itself. Symptoms like impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention can easily obstruct the flow of your day (or life, for that matter). It’s common to assume that ADHD can be overcome by “working harder” when in reality, what you need is to “try differently.” This is where ADHD coaching for adults can help. What is ADHD Coaching All About? People diagnosed with ADHD often need understanding and support to bring their strengths in the