🎂 Today I turn 40. On a Thursday, so you’re getting #FocusFriday a day early. And don’t worry—this isn’t going to be a list of 40 things I’ve learned or a lengthy look back (although, let’s be real, I could write that post). Instead, I want to use this milestone to talk about what growingContinue reading “Focus Friday: What Turning 40 Taught Me About Focus”
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Focus Friday – Breaking Free from Waiting Mode
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a state of limbo, waiting for the “perfect” time, the right mood, or external circumstances to align before you take action? If you have ADHD (or even if you don’t), you might be familiar with Waiting Mode—that mental freeze where you’re aware of what needs to be doneContinue reading “Focus Friday – Breaking Free from Waiting Mode”
Focus Friday: Navigating ADHD with Intention Workshop!
Start Your Journey of Navigating ADHD with Intention Happy Focus Friday, friends! Let’s kick off 2025 with a chance to dive deeper into understanding ADHD—whether for yourself, a loved one, or your clients. I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming Adult ADHD Continuing Education Workshop on January 24, 2025. This workshop is designed with care forContinue reading “Focus Friday: Navigating ADHD with Intention Workshop!”
Focus Friday: Women + Neurospiciness🌶️
For many women with ADHD, the journey of understanding their neurospicy 🌶️ minds often begins far later than it should. While boys tend to receive more attention and diagnoses for ADHD in childhood, many girls are overlooked, often masking their symptoms or being labeled as “daydreamers” or “disorganized.” This pattern of missed recognition continues intoContinue reading “Focus Friday: Women + Neurospiciness🌶️”
October is ADHD Awareness Month!
October marks ADHD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and educating others about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For those of us who work with or experience ADHD firsthand, this month is an opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness and strengths of individuals with ADHD while also fostering understanding about the challengesContinue reading “October is ADHD Awareness Month!”
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”
Perfectionism and Certain Thought Patterns Predict Binge Eating
-Neil Petersen Who is most at risk for engaging in binge eating, or compulsive overeating? Two articles published in the January edition of the journal Eating Behaviors are shedding light on this question. The first, by researchers from Canada, homes in on the link between binge eating and perfectionism. Previous research has suggested a connectionContinue reading “Perfectionism and Certain Thought Patterns Predict Binge Eating”
My Toxic Relationship Recovery Resolutions
-Sharie Stines, PhD Are you are in a toxic relationship and find yourself repeating the same old negative patterns over and over again? Do you find yourself feeling like you’re walking on eggshells when your toxic person is in your space? Or when thinking about this particular person do you find yourself feeling knots inContinue reading “My Toxic Relationship Recovery Resolutions”
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Night
-Margarita Tartakovsky, MS When we sit with ourselves, in silence, even for just a few minutes, we learn so much. Because how often, in a day, do you simply check in with yourself? How often do you sit in complete quiet and ponder how you’re feeling, how your day went, and what you need? BelowContinue reading “10 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Night”
10 Ways to Beat Insomnia and Get Better Sleep
-Therese J. Borchard Two-and-a-half years ago, I experienced a terrible case of insomnia. I took the sleeping drug Lunesta (eszopiclone), which afforded me a few wonderful nights’ sleep until I realized it substantially increased my anxiety during the day. Within a week on the drug, I became addicted, experiencing more and more withdrawal (anxiety) symptoms. OtherContinue reading “10 Ways to Beat Insomnia and Get Better Sleep”
Amplify Wellness with Meg Duke 