A common symptom for a women with ADHD is“brain fog.” Brain fog is a term used to describe a feeling of mental confusion or a lack of mental clarity. It’s a frustrating symptom that can make it difficult to focus, think clearly, and get things done. If you are a women with ADHD, you may […]
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8 Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination
In my last blog, I focused on the reasons why women with ADHD procrastinate. Through understanding the causes, we can then better approach solutions for ADHD procrastination and that prompts you to procrastinate. As you went through these indicators, you thought of which ones apply most to your own life. For many women with ADHD, […]
See MoreDemystify Executive Functioning: Part 8 Attention.
Welcome to the final installation of Demystify Executive Functioning: Part 8 Attention. What does “attention” mean? Being able to pay attention is the ability to concentrate on one thing and ignore everything else (to an extent). Having good attention helps you stay on task or on topic, manage disinterest in what you’re working on, and […]
See MoreDemystify Executive Functioning: Part 3 Task Initiation
Task initiation is one of the many executive functioning skills that can be a real big challenge for women with ADHD. This is the ability to start a task or a project right way when needed. It includes being able to overcome procrastination, the task/project is overwhelming, you don’t know where or how to begin, […]
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