Tag: mental-health
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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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How Executive Dysfunction Traps ADHD Brains in Autopilot
You wake up determined to get things done.You make coffee, sit at your desk… and suddenly it’s 3 p.m.You’ve done […]
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What to Look for in an Executive Function Daily Planner for Students
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in Accountability, Blog, 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 MemoryExecutive function skills are essential for academic success and overall well-being, especially for students with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent […]
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The Science of Planning with Executive Function Challenges
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in Accountability, Blog, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Identity and Self Concept, Motivation & Reward, Neurobiology, Neurodivergent-Friendly Planners, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryYou sit down with your planner and a fresh pen, determined to map out your week. But after 20 minutes […]
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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, […]
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Why ADHD Motivation Looks Like All or Nothing
If you live with ADHD, you might know this rhythm all too well: This pattern can feel baffling, even shameful. […]
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20 Most Common Motivation Types—and What They Reveal About Goal-Oriented Behavior
Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a mosaic of impulses, needs, and emotional states. Sometimes it’s a quiet inner pull. Other times […]
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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 […]