Updates from Donae

I Hate Mindfulness- Mindful Ideas for ADHD

I Hate Mindfulness- Mindful Ideas for ADHD

Prefer Video?   Watch the YouTube Video Here!If you have ADHD and feel like mindfulness “isn’t for you,” you’re not alone.We hear all the time that mindfulness improves focus, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. If you've tried it once (or ten times) and felt that you were "ba
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What's In Your Control? Spending Your Energy Wisely!

What's In Your Control? Spending Your Energy Wisely!

If you live with ADHD, you know how exhausting it can feel to manage everything: emotions, energy, focus, and all the expectations.In this video, we're talking about how to save and spend your energy on the most important things! It explains the concept of locus of control: understanding what is truly in your power and what’s not helps make daily life easier, save you energy, and helps you be more productive! You’ll learn: ✔️ How to tell the difference between internal and external control ✔️ A key that can help with planning, motivation, and emotional regulation ✔️ Real-life ADHD examples that make this concept click
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Not Everything Gets Done (And That's OK)

Not Everything Gets Done (And That's OK)

If you’re always chasing a never-ending to-do list, feeling like you're behind no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.We’re talking about tolerating "undone".Not everything on our list gets finished, and that’s not an ADHD failure, that’s just life. But when you live with ADHD, that undone feeling can trigger panic, shutdown, or burnout. You don't trust yourself to stay on top of things and it's hard to know what to focus on. Today we'll talk about how to build trust in yourself when nothing ever feels “done” and how to keep moving without relying on last-minute chaos.
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3 Tips for ADHD-Friendly Self-Care & Hygiene (Without Shame)

3 Tips for ADHD-Friendly Self-Care & Hygiene (Without Shame)

Today we’re talking about self‑care: not the spa kind, but the real, day‑to‑day care of your body, space, and routines. Hygiene, cleanup, grooming; these can feel overwhelming and struggles in this area often carry shame. But this is not a moral issue. It’s a function issue.  We can problem-solve the executive function, sensory, and thought obstacles that make this hard. In this episode, I’ll share 3 practical tips to help you move through the friction of self-care with more ease, compassion, and real-world supports.
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10 ADHD Friendly Tips for College Success

10 ADHD Friendly Tips for College Success

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College shifts the game: in high school, there are rails and structure built in. In college? Not so much. That’s why many folks with ADHD hit a wall with this transition. I'm sharing 10 ADHD‑friendly tips for transitioning to college in this episode: practical strategies to help you: build your support system, routines, and resilience. Learn more: use/maintain accommodations, ADHD friendly class scheduling, get systems in place, how to read the syllabus & extract key info, build a daily habit of checking email & assignments, develop a weekly review / bird’s-eye planning, choose study spaces that fit your brain / adapt to how you learn (audio/visual etc.), medication logistics, build external accountability & support and manage self‑care: body, sleep, nutrition!
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People Pleasing, Masking & ADHD

People Pleasing, Masking & ADHD

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Navigating the world with ADHD often involves developing a skill known as masking, where individuals suppress their true selves to fit in. This practice, however, can lead to burnout and disconnection. The blog post delves into the distinction between masking and problem-solving, using relatable examples like interrupting conversations and classroom stimming. Instead of silencing one's traits, it advocates for a collaborative approach, emphasizing creativity and empathy without self-censorship. Personal anecdotes illustrate the profound impact of masking, highlighting how it sometimes blocks authentic connections and opportunities. As the article encourages, understanding and embracing one's ADHD traits can lead to more genuine interactions and a better balance between self-expression and social harmony.
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Meet Donae

As an occupational therapist, professionally trained coach, and a fellow ADHD brain I understand how ADHD can impact all of life; relationships, careers, finances, self care, and even self trust.

I've seen how the shame of past failures (and the fear of experiencing more) can shut us down and make it hard to know what to do next.  

If the techniques that work for typical brains haven't worked for you, it's time to try something new. Designing a life with more ease, self trust, and peace is possible. I can help you learn to work with your brain so you can make the changes that matter to you!


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