The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course

Did you know that there are sensory strategies that you can use to  change your energy and attention levels? In fact, you're probably already using some of them without realizing it! Today I'm going to put on my occupational therapist hat and we'll look at how our nervous system responds to sensory input.  We'll also talk about leveraging these responses as a powerful tool in h...

 Self-criticism is a harsh evaluation of ourselves and it lacks compassion, balance, and truth. Although we may believe that this inner voice will motivate us to improve, it often does just the opposite! Nothing drains our energy and optimism like self criticism. Those who have lived with unsupported ADHD for many years are particularly at risk for developing self-critical thought habits. Today we...

ADHD has long been explained as a deficit of attention, but many think that this is a faulty description.  It's not that people with ADHD can't focus, it's that we can't always control what   we focus on or when/ how long   we focus (this is attention regulation). In fact, those of us with ADHD may even find that we have exceptional focus on certain tasks or interests and even...

Do you struggle with motivation? It can be frustrating when we aren't able to rely on our motivation to complete tasks that are important to us. Today we'll learn about 2 of my favorite ADHD motivation strategies: adding Interest or Intensity to tasks! We’ll brainstorm ways to help our ADHD brains engage when our motivation is running low. For my FREE training "Sensory Strategies fo...

Many with ADHD are quick responders which means they can be rock stars in emergencies, the first to crack a timely joke, or the ones willing to take a financial risk that pays off. But the other side of our fast-acting ADHD brains is that impulsivity can cause problems for us. Even if our impulsivity isn't visible to those around us, it can still impact how we show up in our lives. Personally...

Why do we struggle to imagine our future selves? You might be surprised by the answer. Imagining “future us” is an important part of how we make decisions today and can have a big impact on our future. Today we'll talk about why ALL brains struggle in this area, the additional challenges for those of us with ADHD, and what we can do to improve our ability to picture our future selves! For my...

We may have the reputation for having boundless energy, but most of the people I know with ADHD are really tired. Having a busy brain may mean we burn our mental energy on tasks that aren't even a priority for us, and that leaves us less energy to spend on the things that truly matter to us. Today we take a look at ways we can protect our mental energy with ADHD. For my FREE training "Se...

I know, if you’re like me, you might consider yourself "habit resistant", but there are some reasons why leaning on habits is a REALLY good idea for those of us with ADHD. In this episode, we'll look at how to build new habits, how to change existing habits, and what gets in our way when we try to change habits.  By the end of this episode, you may even decide that habits are your f...

If you have ADHD, it's likely that judging time is a challenge for you. Today we take a look at a few different ways our lack of time sense can cause problems AND what we can do about it. For my FREE training "Sensory Strategies for ADHD: Learn How to Change Your Energy & Focus!" register here: https://www.theadhdclaritycoach.com/webinar-registration-1 Interested in Embrace Your...

Studies suggest that ADHD has a very real impact on our relationship with food. Did you know that those if us with ADHD have a higher risk of developing disordered eating?   Even those who don't identify as having an eating disorder may struggle to have a peaceful relationship with food. What factors make our ADHD brains more vulnerable to challenges with eating/food and what can we do about...

Need more support? Here’s how I can help: ✳️ INDIVIDUAL COACHING    ✴️ GROUP COACHING 🌐 WEBSITE ADHD continues to be under diagnosed in females. Why is that?  Is there a difference in the way ADHD shows up for girls vs. boys?   Today we'll look at these questions AND meet 8 different girls with ADHD. Most of these girls don't fit the stereotype of the “hyperactive ADHD child” and you ma...