Hanna Brooks Olsen·1 day agoMember-onlySometimes, ADHD is just really awkward“I think we can walk and chew gum at the same time,” my co-worker says nonchalantly on a call. I stifle an eye roll because, in my family, there’s an often-told story about how I actually couldn’t do that. The phrase “walk and chew gum at the same time” is…Adhd4 min readAdhd4 min read
Trisha Dunbar (She/Her)·6 days agoMember-onlyMy neurodivergent mind thrives in a hybrid work environmentI’ve always struggled with in-office work environments. The big spaces, noises, movements, and even the fluorescent lighting rarely worked well for my ADHD and dyslexia. When we went into lockdown, I felt like my time to thrive had finally come. We were entering the digital work era I’d been waiting…Remote Working2 min readRemote Working2 min read
Jessica Covington, fit-ology ADHD coach·Mar 9Being a mom with ADHD is tough, but the journey is still sweetI found out I had ADHD when I was well into adulthood and already a mom. I had pretty much hidden my challenges well enough to feel like a fairly functional person. But when my kids came along, everything changed. Just imagine life as a new parent. Then add having…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Kim To·Mar 8Why I stopped masking my ADHD in the workplaceI’m often asked to explain what masking looks like. Time and time again, the best example has come from my experiences in the workplace. I used to work in finance. Every morning, my team would meet, both in-person and hybrid, to share any updates. The conference room was always dark…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Ryan Douglass·Feb 28Member-onlyHow my grandmother’s home taught me to be proud of my ADHDI recently talked with my grandmother about what life was like growing up in the 1940s. She told me that when she was younger, she had no idea the country was segregated. She knew she couldn’t go into the public bathrooms while out on road trips, and instead had to…Adhd4 min readAdhd4 min read
Mayra Flores·Feb 24Member-onlyMasking my ADHD at work was exhausting, so I stoppedI haven’t always felt comfortable disclosing my ADHD — especially in the workplace. I’d have a lot of anxiety about being vulnerable and honest with people who in the end may not even understand my challenges. …Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
Jessica Covington, fit-ology ADHD coach·Feb 17Meditation and ADHD: Breathing my way back from distractionWhen I would talk about meditation and ADHD, I would often be met with some pretty confused looks. And I understood why. For the most part, people wondered how someone whose mind was constantly consumed with racing thoughts could enjoy sitting still. All minds tend to wander. Some minds wander…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Kristin Wilcox·Feb 8How son’s daring behaviors turned into a book about his ADHDMy son’s actions have always been impulsive — and at times, daring. He’s cut his own hair without my permission. He’s grabbed shredded cheese off the salad bar in the grocery store and eaten it right there. He’s even tied a rope between a shelf in the garage and the…Adhd3 min readAdhd3 min read
Jessica Covington, fit-ology ADHD coach·Feb 2Becoming self-employed helped me drop my ADHD maskThe choices that scare us the most often lead to a freedom we didn’t know existed. At least that’s what life showed me when I left my career in professional development to become a self-employed ADHD coach. The scariest part of this decision wasn’t the financial risk — which is…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Mayra Flores·Feb 1Member-onlyWith my ADHD, self-care doesn’t look much like meditationAt times, my ADHD can be stressful. I often have a hard time filtering out everything around me — especially when I have high-priority tasks staring right at me. This turns into a common cycle where my symptoms of ADHD cause me to feel stressed and anxious. …Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
