
Tracking Things That You Can't Check Off
Boomerang Tasks: A Drain on Your ADHD Brain!WATCH ON YOUTUBE HEREThere’s a specific kind of task that tends to drain a lot of mental energy, especially for women with ADHD who often manage more of the
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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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The Power of the “Ta-Da List” When You Have ADHD
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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Is There REALLY a Perfect Planner for ADHD?
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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ADHD AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING: ARE YOU DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION BRAIN?
Managing everyday tasks with ADHD can take so much more effort than we think it should! Living with ADHD is like driving a manual transmission vs. an automatic. This isn't about which brain "version" is better or worse—it's about understanding that you may need to learn how to consciously "shift gears" when others do it automatically. This DOES take more effort in the beginning, but once you master your own system, it becomes second nature! Learn how to stop judging yourself and find the strategies that work for YOUR brain!
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How to Manage Your TOO MANY Things To Do List! | ADHD Dump List Weekly Planner Strategy
Struggling to keep track of all the things? This simple, ADHD-friendly system helps you organize your mental clutter, break down overwhelming tasks, and plan your week without burnout. Learn how to use a "dump list" to declutter your mind, why looking at everything every day is hurting your productivity, how to break multi-step tasks (like taxes and returns!) into doable pieces, when (and why) to ignore your to-do list and more!
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Time Tips for Time Blindness!
Time management can be particularly challenging for those with ADHD due to a unique perception of time, which often feels more like guessing than knowing. While traditional tools like planners provide a starting point, they might not fully support individuals with ADHD who struggle with a reliable sense of time. This gap can make everyday tasks, from arriving on time to completing projects, more complex without additional strategies to bridge their time perception.Integrating sensory tools into time management can significantly benefit those with ADHD. For instance, using visual aids such as timers or sticky notes helps to physically represent time, making it more tangible and easier to track. Similarly, auditory aids like personalized playlists can cue the passage of time more effectively than standard alarms, assisting in internalizing the progression of minutes or hours.By connecting time to sensory experiences, individuals can better manage task initiation, transitions, and the tracking of time. Physical representations of time can help prevent the all-too-common surprise of realizing how time has flown by, thereby making daily transitions smoother. This approach not only eases the challenge of starting tasks but also minimizes overwhelm, offering a practical solution for those struggling with traditional time management techniques.
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