ADHD and Task Initiation: Why Starting is Hard and How to Make It Easier
What is task initiation? Task initiation simply means taking that first step to begin a task. It's getting your brain and body moving—even when you don't feel like it. If task initiation is hard for you, you might find yourself saying things like: "I just can't seem...
ADHD and How to Prioritize Family Time
One summer morning, during my usual early run, I noticed my neighbor's garden decked out with cheerful balloons, colorful streamers, and a 'Happy Birthday' banner! It was their birthday, and their family had quietly snuck out to decorate the garden as a surprise. It...
ADHD Checklists. A Simple Way to Feel Organized
On a flight back to Montreal after visiting my family in England. I had a cool experience and a powerful lesson about how a simple tool (checklists!) helps you feel organized and supports your memory. Here's what happened! I had a short hop from the UK to Paris,...
ADHD and Remembering Your Belongings
In his book Scattered Minds, Dr. Gabor Maté tells a story about a man with ADHD and his dog. Like many humans and their dogs, they go for daily walks together. Each time, the man puts on his coat, shoes, and hat. The dog stays peacefully under the kitchen table. The...
5 Ways a Bag Makes Life Easier for ADHDers
Did you ever see that Friends episode where Joey proudly starts carrying a shoulder bag? He is so proud of it. "At first, I thought it just looked good, but it's practical too. Check it out—it has compartments for all my stuff: wallet, keys, address book." Then, he...
ADHD-Friendly Lost Wallet Action Plan and Checklist
This week, a client messaged me to say they had either lost or had their wallet stolen and did I have a checklist? Losing your wallet is stressful, but with this step-by-step checklist, you can take all the necessary actions and bounce back quickly. This...
ADHD and The ‘Don’t Do’ List!
ADHD brains love to be productive. In fact, you might find yourself delaying going to bed, missing meals, or exercising to 'get stuff done'. Of course, those activities increase focus and long-term productivity, but that's a topic for another day. Do you start the...
ADHD and Doing Nothing
Sometimes, doing nothing is a good thing After a busy day or week, it is nice to relax and do nothing. It is guilt-free because you feel accomplished, and this is your reward. Doing nothing can also mean having international downtime to recharge; it's healthy and...
12 ADHD Friendly Suggestions to Master Email
Emails are a great way to keep in touch and communicate with people all over the world. Yet, at times, the influx of messages can feel distracting, overwhelming, and as if email is taking over your life! With these 12 ADHD-friendly strategies, you can feel on top of...
What If I Have ADHD and a Fish Allergy?
Omega-3 supplements can help your ADHD brain by improving attention, learning, memory, and your emotional well-being by reducing anxiety and depression. If you are allergic to fish or follow a vegetarian diet, you may have ruled out taking Omega-3 supplements. There's...


























