Let’s overcome Imposter Syndrome with these ADHD strategies! Here are my top three tips for shrinking the power that Imposter Syndrome has on me. I have used all these three strategies in my work with doctoral students and in my … Continue reading →
Reframing ADHD as a Strength: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome The Problem with Viewing ADHD as a Deficit Many of my clients view an ADHD diagnosis as a problem—something that needs to be fixed, as if their brain is broken. From this … Continue reading →
Why ADHD Thinkers Struggle More with Imposter Syndrome Executive Function Challenges and Identity ADHD thinkers often struggle with managing daily life and reaching long-term goals because ADHD impacts executive functions. These include planning, prioritization, attention, time management, working memory, response … Continue reading →
Ah, the holidays — a time for joy, connection, and celebration… or, if you’re an ADHD thinker, a time for emotional roller coasters, last-minute stress, and occasionally feeling like you might implode at any given moment. If the hustle and … Continue reading →
The holidays are here – Thanksgiving, Christmas, the end of the year, and all the other holidays vying for our attention. All the planning and managing of expectations can leave a bitter taste in our mouths, even as we’re drowning … Continue reading →
One Thanksgiving, I found myself struggling with low self-esteem, battling my inner critic, and feeling overwhelmed. More than anything, I wanted to preserve my relationship with my nearly adult daughter. She was racing full speed ahead into adulthood, where it … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving comes every year. It’s meant to be a celebration of gratitude and family values, right? But let’s be honest—who has time for gratitude when you’re busy planning an entire feast, coordinating family schedules, and gearing up for the Black … Continue reading →
Everyone seems to be talking about Imposter Syndrome these days, so let’s dive in. I encounter it often—both in the people I coach and in myself. Let me walk you through what it feels like to experience Imposter Syndrome and … Continue reading →
Our brains, weighing just about 3 pounds, are the biggest consumers of energy in our bodies, accounting for roughly 20% of our total energy expenditure. Engaging in deliberate, top-down thinking, switching between tasks, and making numerous decisions throughout the day … Continue reading →
I recently started using ChatGPT. One of my overall rules for life is Stay relevant. Embrace learning new things. So along those lines. I explored the wonders of ChatGPT. My Jiminy Cricket kept chirping in my ear about the ethics … Continue reading →