The ADHD leader is an asset to your organization. We, ADHD leaders, thrive in intense, unpredictable, innovative, fast-paced environments. We see connections where others may not, and we make those connections fast. We don’t panic when faced with risk; we are often comfortable in situations where critical decisions are made moment by moment. We under-react,…
Our emotions and behaviors are connected to the thoughts we have. It may not feel like this is true because our emotions show up so fast we may not feel we can identify the thought we had before the emotions we experience. Because of ADHD, we experience our emotions intensely, whether towards others or ourselves.…
The first week of the new year is such a great week. It holds such possibility. Us high-performers love our lists. We have a list of actions, experiences, ways of being we want to embrace this year. Great! What we may not have realized is that this very week we will have a great opportunity…
2023 It’s a new year. I find myself contemplating a question my coach asked me the other day. “What experience do you want to have next?” It is such a great question. Instead of what do you want to do or achieve, the question focuses on what you want to experience which also invites one…
Delaying anything to a future time. Counting on our future selves to pull us to success; and when that plan doesn’t work. Who suffers other than us? People that shouldn’t. Here are some ways to beat procrastination: When procrastination happens, remember this, the only way out is through; or perhaps Winston Churchill said it best,…
There seems to be a cyclic nature to simplifying life. You decide you are going to restructure your calendar or reorganize your closet. Declaring this is the new way things are going to be! And they are at least for a while. And then insidiously, complexity is back, and your closet is a mess again. …
Inaction paralysis is not analysis paralysis. Analysis paralysis occurs when you overthink a decision and this over-thinking keeps you from making a decision. You are paralyzed. You have looked at all of the options. You can’t decide. You feel anxious. You don’t want to make the wrong decision. This experience can show up in the…
What’s the key to breaking your paralysis? Just do one thing. Take one step, no matter how small, towards your goal.
