Declutter coach Katy Wells @katyjoywells debunks the myth of Pinterest-inspired decluttering and the damage it can do on our psyche. Hear more on our NEWEST SuccessFULL With ADHD Podcast episode 👉https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/successfull-with-adhd #successfullwithADHD

Realizing some standards don't fit all brains changed my view—school and work struggles felt less like personal failings. Productivity norms don’t reflect true capability. 💙 Join our free live Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach. 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

ADHDers often struggle not with knowing effective tools, but with consistent use. Body doubling and support helped bridge that gap. 💙 Join our free live Q&A on August 19th to learn more about this support. Register here 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Coaches who burn out often aren't untalented; they struggle to say no, taking on too many clients until their passion fades. A clear specialty attracts the right clients. Join our free live Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

She started with general life coaching but discovered a specific approach that helps clients understand their situations, especially those unaware of their ADHD. Join our free Q&A on August 19th to learn more about certification. Register here 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Most ADHD content aims for a broad audience, resulting in generic tips that help no one and make individuals feel like failures. Join our free live Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach. Register here 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Understanding ADHD can bring grief for lost time and missed opportunities. Clarity often comes late, leading to sorrow over past relationships. Join Brooke’s free live Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach. Register here 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Erika's journey highlights our training expansion. Her shift from feeling like the problem to leading with clarity showcases effective ADHD coach certification. 💙 Join our free live Q&A on August 19th for answers. Limited spots available! 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

The strategy fails not due to being bad, but because it doesn't fit the user's brain. This is why one coaching approach can succeed with one client and fail with another. 💙 Join our free live Q&A. Register here 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Rage over small things often comes from deeper issues like sensory overload and feeling misunderstood. Interruptions can trigger intense reactions in an overwhelmed nervous system. 💙 Join our free live Q&A 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

The desk can block creativity and induce stress, while the shower allows ideas to flow freely. Creativity often thrives during walks or relaxation. Effective ADHD coaches leverage this insight. Join our free live Q&A 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

You mentioned something in March that I filed as important, and today it suddenly connected mid-conversation while you were talking! 😂💙 Want to understand why my brain works this way? Join our free Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach. 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Self-advocacy starts with self-awareness. I'll cover this in the Fall issue of ADDitude and go LIVE on September 3rd to guide parents and educators on helping students understand themselves. Join me! Register here 👉 www.additudemag.com/webinar/self...

The issue wasn't steadiness; it was a nervous system misreading calm as lack of love. Boredom became a red flag instead of recognizing that intensity, not love, was missing—leading to leaving good relationships under false instincts. 💙

My mind wandered off after your second sentence, and I kept nodding like a pro. 😂 If you want to understand why this happens, join our live Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach. I'll explain effective strategies for brains like ours. Register here 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

The unnoticed details—a smile before a reaction, lingering worries, and the unspoken cues of "fine"—reveal that you’re not falling behind but absorbing insights most miss. This gift for understanding needs is vital for great ADHD coaching. 💙

The client didn't quit from apathy but because the accountability structure added guilt and pressure, worsening their existing shame. Leading with curiosity instead of judgment can help keep clients engaged after tough weeks. 💙 Join our Live Q&A 👉 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

ADHD can be overwhelming—exhausting and isolating. These feelings are valid. The goal isn’t perfection but finding steadiness to let the worst slide off, even if support comes from outside yourself. 💙

The silence before everyone relaxes, thinking the storm has passed, signals a nervous system overwhelmed to the point where words are too costly. The calm appearance versus internal turmoil is often misread and painful. 💙 Learn more about the workbook here: bit.ly/activateadhd

The intensity labeled as "too much" is what makes you excel at what you love, and the brain that finds boring parts hard also discovers unique shortcuts. This isn’t a coincidence; it’s simply how your mind works when focused on something meaningful. 💙

A friend who understands without much explanation and a stranger who knows when to give space reflect years of learning to read unwelcoming rooms. This skill, often seen as intuitiveness, shows finely tuned attention that many lack. 💙

Mine is chargers, I currently own four, can locate zero, and fully expect to buy a fifth by next week out of pure principle. 😂

Being a person others can be honest with is a rare gift, developed through embracing your struggles. Many don't see its value until they try to explain what makes you unique. However, the supporter often lacks similar recognition for themselves.

Apologies have become reflexive, often given before any offense is observed. This isn't genuine; it's a habit from anticipating disapproval. Unlearning it involves recalibrating perspective, not reducing thoughtfulness. 💙

For ADHDers, “getting it together” means letting go of societal pressures. Use shortcuts, buy convenience items, ask for reminders, and rest when needed. The goal is a sustainable life for you.💙

Give them your problem and you'll get a five step plan, three backup options, and a surprisingly moving pep talk. Give them their own identical problem and you'll get "I don't know, it's fine, it's whatever." 😂💙

This is beta mode for kids. If you have a child with ADHD, you've seen this cycle: build, fail, want to quit, try again. Swipe to see her in action. We shouldn't expect perfection from ourselves either—let's allow room for growth just like we do for kids with blocks. 💙

Every moment—quitting, crying, forgetting, starting over—is a win for those with ADHD. It reflects real progress, not failure. 💙 Join our free Q&A on becoming a certified ADHD coach and learn how to help clients achieve control and confidence. www.coachingwithbrooke.com/coach-certif...

Hyperfocus isn't just about interest; it's driven by dopamine determining task stimulation. Fun tasks can consume hours, while boring ones struggle for even twenty minutes. The solution isn’t willpower but an external alarm to help manage time effectively. 💙 www.coachingwithbrooke.com/ebook

Rejection affects an ADHD brain like physical pain, activating similar areas and provoking strong reactions to perceived threats. This can lead to behaviors such as avoiding requests or over-apologizing. Understanding this may change responses but not their intensity.