Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC

Focus Friday – DOOM PILES

🌟 #FocusFridayWithMeg 🌟 Hey everyone! Today, let’s talk about something many of us struggle with – DOOM PILES. 😬🗑️ 👉 What are Doom Piles? Doom piles are those seemingly random heaps of items that accumulate in our spaces – a mix of papers, clothes, and miscellaneous objects that don’t have a proper home. They’re calledContinue reading “Focus Friday – DOOM PILES”

Focus Friday – Pomodoro Technique

Struggling to stay on task? Distractibility and ADHD can make it tough to focus, but there’s a simple method that can help: the Pomodoro Technique! 🍅✨ 👉 What is the Pomodoro Technique? Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, this time management method involves breaking your work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes long, separatedContinue reading “Focus Friday – Pomodoro Technique”

Mindful Monday – Hydration Station

Happy #MindfulMonday, everyone! Today, let’s dive into the incredible benefits of staying hydrated and how it can transform our well-being and focus. 💧✨ 🌿 Why Hydration Matters: Our bodies are about 60% water, making hydration crucial for nearly every bodily function. Drinking enough water helps: 🧠 Hydration & Focus: Staying hydrated is especially important forContinue reading “Mindful Monday – Hydration Station”

🔇 Focus Friday: Noise Sensitivity & Overstimulation in ADHDers 🔇

Do you ever feel like the world around you is turned up a few notches too loud? For many with ADHD, noise sensitivity and overstimulation can be everyday challenges that impact focus and well-being. Let’s dive in: 👂 What It Looks Like: Noise sensitivity can manifest as an intense reaction to sounds that others mightContinue reading “🔇 Focus Friday: Noise Sensitivity & Overstimulation in ADHDers 🔇”

Focus Friday: Why Lists Are Awesome + Why They Aren’t Enough

Let’s talk about the power of lists 📝 Living with ADHD, I’ve learned to rely on them heavily to keep my thoughts organized and my tasks manageable. Lists provide structure, clarity, and a sense of accomplishment as I tick off each item. They’re like a roadmap guiding me through my day. But here’s the thing:Continue reading “Focus Friday: Why Lists Are Awesome + Why They Aren’t Enough”

Focus Friday – Waiting Mode

Let’s talk about something many of us with ADHD experience: the dreaded ‘waiting mode.’ 🕰️ It’s that feeling when you’re caught between tasks, unsure of where to start, and time seems to slip away unnoticed. For me, it’s a coping mechanism for my time blindness, a subtle attempt to avoid the anxiety of being late.Continue reading “Focus Friday – Waiting Mode”

Focus Friday – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

🔍 Focus Friday: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) 🔍 Have you ever felt like even the smallest criticism or rejection was enough to completely derail your day? You might be experiencing something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and you’re not alone. Let’s dive into what it is and how to navigate through it. 🧠 WhatContinue reading “Focus Friday – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria”

Focus Friday – The Rewind Button is My Best Friend

Welcome to another #FocusFriday! 🎬 Ever found yourself rewinding the same scene in a show four times because you kept spacing off during it? 🤦‍♂️ You’re not alone! For many with ADHD, staying focused on a single task can feel like an uphill battle. 🧠💥 💡 Here’s why it happens and some ideas to helpContinue reading “Focus Friday – The Rewind Button is My Best Friend”

Mindful Monday – Practicing Non-Judgment

Today, let’s delve into the transformative power of non-judgment in our mindfulness journey. 🧘‍♀️✨ As we navigate the beautiful and #ChaoticAndTwirly moments of life, our minds are constantly buzzing with thoughts, emotions, and sensations. And let’s be real – it’s all too easy to get caught up in a cycle of self-criticism and judgment. But what ifContinue reading “Mindful Monday – Practicing Non-Judgment”

Focus Friday – Task Paralaysis

Welcome to the inaugural #FocusFriday with #AmplifyWellness! For our first round, let’s discuss how our #ChaoticAndTwirly energy can lead to Task Paralysis! 🧠 Understanding Task Paralysis: For many with ADHD, task paralysis can be an all too familiar hurdle. It’s that feeling when you have a mountain of things to do, but you find yourself unable to start or completeContinue reading “Focus Friday – Task Paralaysis”