A Gentle End-of-Year Reflection As the year winds down, I always feel a mix of emotions — gratitude, joy, tenderness… and if I’m honest, tiredness. Coaching is one of the greatest joys in my life. Every session lifts me in a way that’s hard to put into words. Being invited into people’s stories — their […]
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For most of my life, I thought I was just an anxious overachiever — always running on empty, trying to do all the things, and wondering why everything felt harder than it seemed for everyone else.
When I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 45, everything finally started to make sense. This is what I wish I’d known sooner about rest, productivity, sensory needs, and learning to work with my brain instead of against it.
As an ADHD and AuDHD coach, I often talk about growth, self-acceptance, and learning to live life on your own terms. But sometimes, those lessons show up in unexpected ways — like in the quiet reflections that come with another birthday. This post is one of those moments — a pause to look back, recalibrate, and celebrate progress in all its messy, beautiful forms.
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As someone who lives with ADHD and Autism (AuDHD)—diagnosed at the ripe age of 45—I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand what helps me thrive, why some things are so hard to do, and what sends me spiralling toward burnout. Over the years, I’ve come back again and again to a concept called
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Learn how to confidently address and navigate conversations with colleagues who invalidate ADHD and neurodivergence. Discover practical tips for communication, setting boundaries, and finding support in the workplace.
Whether you’re juggling lots of balls, feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, creating a self-soothe kit of your own can support you in navigating day-to-day life with ADHD.
At the age of 45, I found myself grappling with a life-changing diagnosis: ADHD. It was a revelation that came at a time when I was struggling to do the things I usually did.
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