Hey Reader, If I could listen to your thoughts right now, what do you think I’d hear? Living with ADHD can make it ridiculously easy to beat ourselves up for not fitting in, not being "normal," and a whole lot of other stuff. If you could peek into my brain, you’d definitely hear a whole lot of self-criticism and some not-so-flattering chatter happening at full volume. Isn’t it wild how quickly our brains can jump to that self-judgment? If your mind is anything like mine, just remember: there’s absolutely nothing wrong with you! It totally makes sense for our minds to go there. The truth is that our brains are always trying to look out for us and they do this for a bunch of different reasons like...
Think of your mind like that friend who’s just trying a little too hard to be helpful—like the one who means well but ends up complicating everything instead. Good intentions, but not exactly what we need, right? So, let’s pause for a second. When you let those not-so-helpful thoughts take the lead, where do they take you? Closer to the life you want or further away from it? And when those pesky thoughts pop up, what do you usually find yourself doing? When you start hearing those critical voices in your head, one thing you can do is create a little distance from those thoughts. Why? Because when you put some space between the thought and YOU, you’re less likely to get pulled in by that negativity. It’s the first step of taking charge and not letting those thoughts run the show. You get to be the one in the driver’s seat! So how do you do this? It’s actually pretty simple:
It may sound straightforward, but simply noticing and naming what’s happening in your mind is a powerful first step to unhooking from those thoughts and moving toward the life you want. Give it a shot and see what happens! I’d love to hear how it goes for you, so hit reply and let me know! Till next time, Resource Roundup! |
Hey there! I'm Michelle! I'm a Certified ADHD Life Coach and Executive Function Coach. I’m not here to sugarcoat things, or give you a bunch of salesy stuff—my newsletters are real, raw, and packed with the kind of insights and strategies you probably won't find in many places. Expect a healthy dose of humour, a sprinkle of tough love, and a whole lot of practical strategies to help you navigate life with ADHD. In my corner of the internet, you’ll find no-nonsense strategies, tips and tricks, real talk and honest conversations about the ups and downs of living with ADHD. Combine that with a dash of humour because sometimes, you just need to laugh. Join me if you’re ready for a refreshingly honest approach to ADHD. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned and support you in creating a life that works for you.
Hey there, Reader! It's been a minute, hasn’t it? How have you been doing? I can’t believe how quickly this month has flown by. Seriously, it feels like I blinked, and suddenly, the cooler weather is creeping in. I find myself daydreaming about all things winter - cozy blankets and hot chocolate which is wild, right? And it seems like I’m not the only one thinking about the holidays early this year—I was in Costco the other day, and guess what? Holiday stuff was on full display front and...
Hey Reader, I hope this email finds you in a good place—or at least a place where you've been able to find moments of peace amidst the end of summer/beginning of September chaos. For me, it's been a week of holidays, getting super sick and just feeling overwhelmed by all the things that I scheduled out for myself in the Fall and worrying that I've overcommitted myself. Is it just me? So, suffice it to say that lately, I've been feeling all the ADHD things and just sitting in them feeling...
Hey Reader. I’ve got a whole heck of a lot to do this week and I’m oh-so behind. But I wanted to pop in and say hello anyway. HELLOOOO! Oh, and send you my latest blog post on the one question that has changed how I manage my ADHD. It's about a 4-minute read and it explores how one question has helped me prioritize my own needs, create a sense of structure with flexibility, and dive deep into what truly matters to me with my ADHD. It’s my first blog post in a hot minute so I wanted to share...