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Imagine scrolling through TikTok; suddenly, an ADHD video catches your eye. It's relatable, it's funny, and it describes you perfectly. But here's the shocking truth: according to a recent study, there's a 52% chance that video is misleading you. In the age of TikTok and Instagram, ADHD content has exploded. While this increased visibility has its benefits, it's crucial to approach these viral trends with a discerning eye. Here's why your unique ADHD journey deserves more tha

Welcome to our comprehensive overview of the evolving field of adult ADHD. As advancements in research and treatment methods emerge, staying informed is crucial for understanding and managing the complexities of adult ADHD. This post delves into the current state of adult ADHD, highlights recent research, and explores the implications for diagnosis and treatment. Historically, ADHD diagnostic criteria have been based primarily on studies of young white boys. The DSM-5, which

Most adults fail to realize that their ADHD brain comes with several positives. It’s easier for individuals with ADHD to slip down the slippery slope of negative self-views instead of taking a moment to admire the positive qualities about ourselves. You’re probably hyper-critical of even the smallest of your shortcomings but fail to applaud yourself for your achievements and the positives of your personality, and your neurodivergent brain. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disord

Living with ADHD is nothing short of taking a rollercoaster ride every day. You have your highs and lows because having ADHD is not knowing what to do but not doing what you know. You either procrastinate until the world is about to end or brew magic with your hyperfocus. Your mind either produces some of the most brilliant ideas previously unknown to humanity, or you overthink to the point of absolute despair. In other words, your ADHD brain has a mind of its own. Unfortunat

If your ADHD shortcomings take center stage, it is usually the saboteurs operating it from the wings. They unleash all your anxiety, unhappiness, and self-doubts. When your saboteurs come together, your performance at work, your relationship with your loved ones, and your overall well-being get negatively impacted. What are Saboteurs Each time to try to get your life in control, you probably hear loud, damaging, and incessant inner voices that stop you from reaching your goa

Your body needs regular exercise so you can lead a healthy and fulfilling life. But what about maintaining the health of your mind? The (metaphorical) muscles of your ADHD brain must be flexed so you can enhance your brain’s executive functions. Here’s a quick glimpse of how mental exercises can make a massive difference in your everyday life and how you can squeeze them into your schedule. Why Flexing your Mental Muscles is So Important for your ADHD Brain? Have you ever tri

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

You may have poured in countless attempts to bring “real” positive changes in life. But the steps may seem to fall short because the foundation is rarely strong enough. Results only unfold when you understand exactly how habits are created through consistent, everyday practice. If you’ve ever wondered, “how do I make my ADHD brain serve me instead of sabotaging me?” my Mental Fitness Bootcamp provides a result-oriented answer by putting the spotlight on… The Three Foundations

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) targets every lane that life takes. It takes a toll on the brain’s executive function (EF), the force behind our life management skills. Sure, life with ADHD comes packed with its own challenges - from sleeping through that morning yoga class to forgetting your loved ones’ birthdays to constantly missing work deadlines. But what happens when you learn to love yourself and your ADHD ? You realize what your symptoms have been and w

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

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

Exercise is a gift to each one of us. You could call it a mental health elixir that helps in minimizing ADHD symptoms by: Boosting your executive functions Improving your mood Enhancing your memory Learning unstoppably Prevent the onset of other mental disorders But how are exercise and ADHD wellness linked and why should you have your exercise gear ready by the end of this blog? Dive right in to understand! Exercise: The Ultimate ADHD Pill Exercise and ADHD wellness go hand

When the thought of ADHD crosses your mind, what’s your first reaction? Do you usually dismiss your issues thinking they’re just a bad case of procrastination? Or, do you suspect some deeper, more unusual factors lurking in the background? The Truth About Adult ADHD ADHD is real and more common than you think - about 4.4% of adults in the U.S and about 2.7% of adults in Canada live with ADHD. Sadly, however, most adults go on living with ADHD without ever discovering the so

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’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

When asked about his ADHD, aviation mogul David Neelman told ADDitude Magazine, “If someone told me you could be normal or you could continue to have your ADD I would take ADD,” He continued, “I can distill complicated facts and come up with simple solutions. I can look out on an industry with all kinds of problems and say, 'How can I do this better?' My ADD brain naturally searches for better ways of doing things.” This example shows how ADHD love can prove to be powerful

There are moments when you complete a task quickly, almost magically. And then there are tasks your mind would be determined to avoid. Why do adults with ADHD have a slippery motivation? Could it be linked with the ability to pay attention? What about the ADHD emotions that seep into your capacity to function well? Let’s get to the bottom of ADHD habits and how they juggle your brain’s executive functions. The ADHD Motivation and Attention Enigma Explained Individuals with AD

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

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