Category: Burnout & Overwhelm
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Why Traditional Planners Fail When You Have Executive Dysfunction
If planners worked the way they’re “supposed to,” you wouldn’t be here. If you’ve ever bought a planner feeling hopeful […]
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Executive Function Toolbox for Adults (PDF Download): The 9 Skills Every Neurodivergent Adult Needs
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in PDF, Printable & Downloads, Accountability, Burnout & Overwhelm, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Motivation & Reward, Neurodivergent-Friendly Planners, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryIf you’re wondering if an executive function toolbox would benefit you, it probably would. If you’ve ever felt like life […]
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How to Use an Emotional Regulation Log (With Free Printable for ADHD & Neurodivergent Adults)
The emotional regulation log included in this executive function blog post is all about helping neurodivergent folks gain self-awareness and […]
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What is Neurodivergent Burnout?
You’re not just tired.You’re not just unmotivated.And you’re definitely not just “bad at adulting.” If you’re neurodivergent—especially if you’re autistic, […]
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Unmasking: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self—At Your Own Pace
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who am I when I’m not trying to be what others expect?”—you’re already on the […]
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What Is Masking? Understanding the Hidden Cost of Adapting to a Neurotypical World
You’re in a conversation, smiling politely, nodding at the right moments, laughing when everyone else laughs—even though your brain is […]
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“Who Am I?” Isn’t a Simple Question When You’re Neurodivergent
If the question “Who am I?” fills you with confusion, grief, or even panic—you’re not alone.And you’re not broken. You’re […]
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What Is ADHD Autopilot? Why You Get Stuck—And How to Gently Shift Out
You open your laptop to get something done… but two hours later, you’ve reorganized your desktop, watched half a video […]
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What If It’s Not a Motivation Problem at All? Why Emotional Safety Comes Before Drive
You sit there, staring at the to-do list, willing yourself to move—but nothing happens.You want to care. You know the […]
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How Trauma Shapes What We Reach For—and What We Avoid
Sometimes we know exactly what we want but can’t bring ourselves to reach for it.Other times, we sidestep tasks, conversations, […]