Chain of colored flags on the lawn on a sunny day representing how adults with ADHD can prioritize family time through small, meaningful gestures

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...

3D illustration of a colorful clipboard and pen with green checkmarks, symbolizing simple and effective ADHD checklists that bring structure and calm.

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,...

A leashed French Bulldog sitting patiently on the sidewalk, symbolizing the dog who waits for his forgetful ADHD human to return, again and again.

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...

Woman with a stylish backpack overlooking London, symbolizing the freedom and peace of mind a bag can bring when living with ADHD.

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...

Bright yellow wallet with credit card and coins on a blue background, illustrating how to prepare ahead using the ADHD lost wallet checklist.

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...

Person lying on grass in sunglasses, representing rest and focus in the ADHD Don’t Do List approach

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...

White high-top sneakers hanging out the window of a parked car on a country road, representing the stillness of ADHD and doing nothing.

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...

Futuristic blue email icon with pixel effects, symbolizing fast digital communication and ADHD email tips for inbox management.

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...

Heart-shaped arrangement of fish-oil capsules on a wooden surface, illustrating Omega-3 options for ADHD and fish allergy.

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...

Hey, I'm Jacqueline, your go-to ADHD coach on a mission to help you Untap your ADHD brilliance.

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