Use the "Dread Scale" to Start Tasks with ADHD!
Listen to Podcast or Watch on YouTubeThere’s a specific kind of frustration that comes with ADHD: You have something you need to do. It’s not even that big. And you just can’t make yourself do it. You try breaking it down, planning it out,
Read more...Emotional Regulation with ADHD: The Pyramid That Actually Helps
When people say they want to work on emotional regulation, they're typically looking for tools that help them stay calm when they experience big emotions without feeling like they're shutting down or blowing up. They want to be in the place where they can still make choices, even if things are hard. If you have ADHD, nervous system dysregulation is common. That doesn’t just show up in attention, it shows up in how we experience our emotions and energy, too.
Read more...ADHD and Thought Distortions: When Your Brain Lies to You
PREFER VIDEO? WATCH ON YOUTUBE HEREOne of the sneakiest challenges of living with ADHD isn’t time management or procrastination, it’s the thoughts and stories your
Read more...The Bee & the SUV: Emotional Regulation and ADHD Decision-Making
Ever find yourself saying yes when you’re already overwhelmed… or lying in the heat of the moment even though you know better? Today we're looking at what happens when your brain perceives a "threat" and how you can get back into decision-making mode instead of reacting in ways that don't serve you. LEARN:-How your brain reacts to emotional and social threats, not just physical ones-Why we often say “yes” to things we don’t want to do (and how to STOP)-How to identify what’s really bothering you (the bee) vs. what actually has long-term consequences (the SUV)- Why even lying can be a nervous system response- not always a moral failure.
Read more...Emotional Regulation: Tools That Actually Work for ADHD
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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