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Motivation Through the Lens of Emotional Safety

You want to do the thing. You’ve set the intention. You’ve told yourself it matters. Maybe it’s something you’ve dreamed…

7 months ago

How to Set Neurodivergent-Friendly SMART Goals (Without Burning Out)

You’ve probably heard it before: “You just need to set better goals.”But if you’re neurodivergent—especially if you live with ADHD,…

7 months ago

5 Must-Have Features to Look for in an ADHD Planner (That Actually Helps)

Have you ever bought a gorgeous planner, opened it with the best of intentions—and abandoned it a week later? You're…

7 months ago

What’s a Task Launcher? How to Build Customized Launchers That Actually Work

This final post in the Task Initiation & Resistance Series introduces task launchers: tiny, repeatable rituals that help you start.…

7 months ago

How to Build Momentum—Even on Low-Energy, Low-Confidence Days

Momentum doesn’t require motivation—it requires movement. This Task Initiation & Resistance Series post offers gentle, body-aware practices like dopamine anchors,…

7 months ago

How to Break Down Overwhelming Tasks Into Approachable Entry Points

Big, vague tasks can shut down even the most determined brain. In this post from the Task Initiation & Resistance…

7 months ago

Reframing Resistance: What Are You Protecting Yourself From?

This installment of the Task Initiation & Resistance Series reframes resistance as an act of self-protection rather than sabotage. You’ll…

7 months ago

Avoidance, Dread, and Shame: Recognizing Resistance Patterns in Task Initiation

In this Task Initiation & Resistance Series post, we explore the emotional patterns that often hide behind resistance. You’ll learn…

7 months ago

Why Starting Feels Impossible: Executive Dysfunction & ADHD Task Paralysis Worksheet

(Part of the Task Initiation & Resistance Series, this post dives into the brain-based barriers that can make starting feel…

7 months ago

Task Initiation & Resistance: Why Task Initiation Deserves Its Own Playbook

Task initiation sounds simple—until you’re staring at a to-do list, fully aware of what you should be doing… and still…

7 months ago