Tag: women with adhd
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Thriving While Working From Home: Tips for Women with ADHD
Working from home can be both a blessing and a challenge for women with ADHD. While the flexibility is great, the lack of structure and potential distractions can make staying focused feel like an uphill battle. Over the years, I’ve found that a few tools and strategies can make all the difference in creating a…
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Building Habits, Not Resolutions: An ADHD-Friendly Approach
As someone with ADHD, I’ve always felt like New Year’s resolutions were a setup for failure. Every January, I’d enthusiastically write a list of goals, convinced this year would be different. I’d be more productive, drink less coffee, keep my desk organized, and finally get into a consistent exercise routine. But by February, most of…
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Building Your ADHD Toolkit: Must-Haves to Simplify Life and Boost Focus
Navigating life with ADHD can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Having the right tools can make all the difference, turning chaos into something more manageable. Here’s a list of ADHD must-haves that can help you stay organized, focused, and on top of your game. Noise-Canceling Headphones The world can be loud,…
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What If I Told You I’m A Mastermind? How Taylor Swift’s Lyrics Reflect My ADHD Experience
Taylor Swift’s Mastermind is one of those songs that feels like it was written just for me—right down to its blend of strategy, sensitivity, and a touch of chaos. For women like me with ADHD, the lyrics beautifully capture what it feels like to move through life as someone always thinking, planning, and overcompensating. Here’s…
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5 Tips for Women with ADHD to Stay Motivated While Working from Home
Working from home can be both a blessing and a challenge for women with ADHD. While you might love the flexibility, the distractions and lack of structure can make staying on task feel impossible. Here are five practical tips to help you stay motivated and focused while working remotely. 1. Create a Dedicated Workspace Why…
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5 Winter DIY Crafts for Women with ADHD: Easy and Fun Projects to Try
Winter is the perfect time to embrace creativity with cozy, simple DIY crafts. For women with ADHD, crafting can be an ideal outlet for restless energy, a way to stay grounded, and even a fun dopamine boost on a dreary day. The key is choosing projects that are low-pressure, easy to complete, and actually enjoyable…
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Cozy Routines: How to Build an Evening Ritual That Actually Sticks in Winter
Winter evenings can feel magical—or utterly exhausting. For me, they’re an opportunity to slow down and build a ritual that feels comforting, cozy, and, most importantly, ADHD-proof. If you’re like me, sticking to any kind of routine can feel impossible, but winter is the perfect time to create one that feels like a warm hug…
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New Year Reset? No, thanks: Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Women with ADHD
New Year’s resolutions are tricky for anyone, but when you have ADHD, they can feel downright impossible. The key? Keeping them realistic, flexible, and focused on small wins. I love the idea of a New Year reset but doing too much at once usually lands me in a heap on the floor. Here’s a list…
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I’m a Mirrorball: How Taylor Swift’s Lyrics Reflect My ADHD Experience
This is part of a series of posts to mark the end of the Era’s Tour, you can read them all in our new category: ADHD Swifties. I think out of every song I’ve talked about in this series, Mirrorball is probably the one I’ve come back to most when thinking about ADHD. Each lyric…
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Counting Sheep – ADHD Sleep Issues
ADHD sleep issues are pretty common. For those of us with ADHD, our brains have a hard time shutting off. We’re wired to think, analyze, and sometimes hyper-focus at the most inconvenient times (hello, midnight productivity streaks). This can lead to what’s often called “revenge bedtime procrastination,” where you stay up scrolling, bingeing, or crafting…