Recently a post popped up on my social media feed where someone was wondering how people manage to run a business or work for themselves with ADHD. The OP was curious about the prospect of self-employment, but they couldn’t see how it would work given their challenges with executive function and inability to focus etc. They knew it could […]
Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.– Kara Goucher As a business owner with ADHD, the road to success is often filled with speed bumps, detours, and plenty of challenges. The constant juggling act of managing a business while dealing with distractibility, impulsivity, and other ADHD-related obstacles can be mentally and emotionally […]
In today’s digital age, we’re constantly bombarded with notifications vying for our attention. From email alerts and social media updates to news alerts and app notifications, the incessant pings and buzzes can easily derail our focus and productivity. For a business owner with ADHD, this constant stream of distractions can be particularly challenging to navigate. Having your flow constantly […]
Tell me.. as someone running a business with ADHD, how much time have you wasted obsessing over all your perceived flaws and shortcomings? If you’re anything like me, it’s more than you’d like to admit. There have been plenty of times when I’ve chastised myself for being disorganised or forgetful, or spent countless hours trying to create systems designed […]
As a business owner with ADHD, I know the unique challenges we face all too well. The constant barrage of ideas, the struggle to stay focused, the tendency to jump from one shiny project to the next – it can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, our out-of-the-box thinking and ability to hyper-focus gives […]
Entrepreneurs are known for being energetic, creative, and restless – always looking for the next big idea or opportunity. But for those of us with ADHD, these traits can be doubly amplified, making it difficult to focus and stay on task. The persistent novelty-seeking and impulsivity of ADHD can lead to us being distracted by every little notification, email, […]
Today’s post is a short one because I’m all about taking my own advice! If you’ve got an ADHD brain there’s a good chance that you’re not the most organised entrepreneur around.. I’d estimate that less than 20% of my ADHD clients have found systems that help to keep their physical space well sorted – for the vast majority […]
Is your email inbox the bane of your existence? Does the growing number of unread messages fill you with dread with each new day? If you can relate, you’re not alone, and you’re probably in the right place! For many of my clients, an inbox can feel like a bit like a bottomless pit, constantly overflowing with new demands […]
Building a small business is a journey that holds abundant appeal for many, but for those of us with ADHD, the path we follow tends to be paved with unique challenges. Distractions, both internal and external, can easily throw off our focus even when we’re ready and willing to get sh*t done! Amidst the commotion of the bustling business […]
Running a business can be a joyful, even grand adventure but if you’re not careful the creativity and excitement can quickly be dampened by an ever-growing list of repetitive, lower-value tasks – especially when you’re flying solo. These kinds of tasks not only suck up your valuable time, they can also be easy ways to waste your hyperfocus or […]
When was the last time you set a goal? I’ve found that many of my clients with ADHD will tend to vacillate between two extremes – they’re either prolific goal setters, ever hopeful that the right goal is all they need and will make all the difference, or they’re reluctant to commit to anything even resembling a goal, because […]
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