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10 ADHD Friendly Tips for College Success

10 ADHD Friendly Tips for College Success

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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 I Can't Get Started! ADHD-Friendly Ways to Get Unstuck

I Can't Get Started! ADHD-Friendly Ways to Get Unstuck

energy management, procrastination, task initiation
Struggling with procrastination? Should “eat the frog” or start small? In this video, I break down two opposite but equally powerful strategies to help ADHD brains get unstuck and get going, without shame or burnout. We’ll explore:- Why “just do it” doesn’t work for ADHDers (but also how it sometimes can)- How to know when to tackle the hardest task first (aka “Eat the Frog”)- When to go for low-hanging fruit to build momentum - The real reasons we procrastinate (hint: it’s not laziness!)- How to stay curious and use your energy wiselyWhether you're stuck on starting your workday, avoiding that one annoying phone call, or just tired of spinning your wheels, you'll learn how to: ✅ Identify what kind of support YOU need ✅ Avoid “procrastivity” (getting busy to avoid discomfort) ✅ Work with your nervous system, not against it
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The Power of the “Ta-Da List” When You Have ADHD

The Power of the “Ta-Da List” When You Have ADHD

mindset, time management
Do you feel like you never get enough done, even when you’re constantly busy? In this episode, I’m introducing the “Ta-Da List,” a simple, empowering productivity tool designed especially for ADHD brains. Learn how this practice boosts dopamine, improves time awareness, and helps shift you out of perfectionist thinking. Whether your day was full of wins or curveballs, this tool can help you celebrate what really matters—your effort and your steady progress!
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 Emotional Regulation: Tools That Actually Work for ADHD

Emotional Regulation: Tools That Actually Work for ADHD

emotional regulation, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, thought work
Emotional regulation isn’t about “staying calm”. It’s about experiencing the full range of emotions while still staying in control when we face big feelings, which can be a challenge for many with ADHD. In this episode, I break down emotional regulation into a powerful, practical pyramid that offers skills at each "level" : body-based, skill-based, and thought-based tools. 
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How to Break Free from ADHD Decision Paralysis

How to Break Free from ADHD Decision Paralysis

decision making, overwhelm, prioritization
Ever spend way too long researching a “simple” decision—only to feel more confused than when you started? You’re not alone. In this episode I talk about why ADHD brains fall into the “over-research” trap and how to get out of it. Learn why perfectionism, attention regulation, and priority overload lead to analysis paralysis—and the tools you can use to start making “good enough” decisions with confidence!
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Why Transitions Are So Hard with ADHD (How to Make Them Easier)

Why Transitions Are So Hard with ADHD (How to Make Them Easier)

energy management, transitions
Why are transitions—like stopping Netflix to pay bills or switching from reading to bedtime—or even getting out of the car to get in the house once you've arrived home- so exhausting when you have ADHD? In this video, I break down why transitions are uniquely challenging for people with ADHD and what you can do to make them easier.
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Is There REALLY a Perfect Planner for ADHD?

Is There REALLY a Perfect Planner for ADHD?

decision making, habits, planners, prioritization, time management
If you’ve ever thought this planner is going to change my life... only to abandon it weeks later, you are not alone! Today, we’re diving into the REAL reason planners often don’t work for ADHD brains—and what to do instead. In this video, I walk you through: ✔️ The 3 essential parts of an ADHD-friendly time system✔️ Why your brain shouldn't be your to-do list✔️ How to use a dump list without drowning in it✔️ The importance of retrieval (not just collection)✔️ What to do with “boomerang tasks” that come back later✔️ And why it’s 100% okay to switch up your planner (really!)
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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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