5 Ways to Reduce Your Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is something that affects many of us with ADHD. There are a number of factors behind this: We are not always able to pick up on social cues because we don’t pay close enough attention We are too busy thinking of what to say that we miss those cues and the conversation happening […]

It’s About More Than Managing Your Time

It’s December 1. Time to prepare for the following: Not enough time, money, or sleep Too much to do, buy, cook, and decorate Overly high expectations and ambitions Too much stress, exhaustion, and obligations If you’re a woman, that list is for you, but you already knew that. If you’re a woman with ADHD, add […]

When Life Happens

First of all, my dad is OK. But sometimes, when you least expect it, life happens, and you suddenly have way more to deal with than usual. Last Wednesday, my dad was having trouble breathing. He’s almost 92, legally blind, and has a heart condition. So when breathing becomes difficult, it means that there is […]

Self Order

31 Day Challenge: Day 30 You know as women with ADHD, we tend to suffer from depression, anxiety, and low self esteem. And one of the ways that we reflect that is in our self care or lack of it. How well do you take care of yourself? I know that we all have a […]

Emotional Order

31 Day Challenge: Day 10 I have had an especially rough day today dealing with someone close to me who is very difficult to get along with. It left me feeling out of sorts and wondering what I could do. I spent some time outside in the sunshine -which always makes me feel better – […]

Do You Matter?

That’s a serious question. After Robin Williams’s death earlier this week, there has a been a lot of talk about depression, suicide, and mental health in general. Those of us who suffer from depression know how hard it can be to escape. Judging from the reactions, Robin Williams touched thousands of lives and mattered to […]