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ADHD – What I have learnt? As we come to the end of ADHD awareness month, I thought it would be appropriate to share a little about my awareness of ADHD. Unless you have ADHD yourself or someone you are close to does, it can be hard to understand that it’s a mercurial condition which shows up differently for all. It ebbs and flows bringing wonderful highs and scary lows. Earlier this year, I qualified as an ADHD coach with the amazing Leanne Maskell at ADHD works. In my group of 16, I was one of only two ‘neurotypical’ delegates. As well as learning some fabulous tools to help ADHDers, I came away 1) knowing what it felt like to be the different one – I was conscious that my brain was working differently to most of the others in the room 2) filled with hope. The sessions were noisy, passionate, purposeful and quite brilliant. Spending time with a room full of ADHDers was quite something - our conversations we insightful, inspiring and different. The creativity was visceral. I am so lucky to have learnt about ADHD and now know so much more about how to help ADHDers navigate the ebbs and flows. I hope that understanding more about ADHD will help me to help others. What are you doing to learn about others this year? If you would like to know more about ADHD coaching or how you can support neurodiversity in your workplace, please get in touch via our website https://lnkd.in/eWbrXAwT Jane Norford Angela Brook John Nicholas Sarah Bagehot Julie Woodman Veronica Reed #Teamdevelopment #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #ADHDCoaching #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #SupportingADHD #UnderstandingADHD #Neurodivergent #NeurodiversityAtWork #WorkplaceInclusion #EmbraceNeurodiversity #ADHDSupport #CoachingForADHD #CollaborativeCoaching

🎉 October is ADHD Awareness Month! 🎉 Do you often find yourself juggling 100 tabs (in your mind and on your browser)? 🙃 Are you the master of “hyperfocus”… on things that aren’t due tomorrow? 😅 Well, you’re not alone! ADHD is a neurodivergent superpower that many of us possess, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. That’s where I come in with Mindful Misfits ADHD coaching and consultation services. 💡 I offer tailored coaching and consultations designed specifically for those of us whose brains run on a different frequency. Whether it’s helping you organize your thoughts, manage your time, or figuring out how to make that “chaotic genius” energy work for you, I’ve got your back. 🙌 👉 In addition to coaching individuals, I also provide consultations to help therapists better understand how to work with their ADHD/neurodivergent clients. Together, we can improve strategies and approaches to ensure clients get the support they need. 💼 Neurodivergent brains are unique and creative, but with the right tools and strategies, they can also be incredibly productive! Let’s turn “I’ll start tomorrow” into “I crushed it today.” 💥 If you or someone you know could benefit from tailored ADHD coaching, or if you’re a therapist looking for insights to better serve your neurodivergent clients, please email me at [email protected]. Let’s embrace the misfit in all of us and thrive together. 💫 #ADHDAwarenessMonth #MindfulMisfitsADHD #NeurodivergentSuperpowers #ADHDCoaching #TherapistConsultation #TimeToThrive

It's ADHD Awareness Month! Let's Talk About How CR Smith Virtual PA Can Support You 🌟 October is ADHD Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to shine a light on the realities of ADHD in business. ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can bring creativity, energy, and big ideas—but it also presents challenges like staying organized, managing time, and staying focused. At CR Smith Virtual PA, we not only understand these challenges, but we’re here to help you overcome them. We offer ADHD coaching alongside our Virtual PA services, providing personalized strategies to help you tackle distractions, improve time management, and streamline your workflow. How can we help? 🩷 Struggling with organization? Let us assist with sorting out your to-do list, keeping you on track, and managing the details that often feel overwhelming. 🩷 Need support with social media or confused by the numbers? We handle social media management, marketing, and financial organization, so you can focus on what matters most in your business. 🩷 ADHD Coaching: Our coaching is designed specifically for neurodiverse entrepreneurs, offering practical tools and strategies that fit your working style. We help you unlock your strengths while addressing common challenges like focus, time management, and overwhelm. We know that everyone’s needs are different, and that’s why we create tailored solutions for neurodiverse and disabled clients. Ready to get started? Visit www.crsmithvirtualpa.co.uk and schedule a discovery call to learn how we can support you with ADHD coaching and personalized business assistance. Let’s make this ADHD Awareness Month about taking action and finding the support you need to thrive! #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDCoaching #Neurodiversity #VirtualPA #BusinessSupport #CRSmithVirtualPA

ADHD – What I have learnt? As we come to the end of ADHD awareness month, I thought it would be appropriate to share a little about my awareness of ADHD. Unless you have ADHD yourself or someone you are close to does, it can be hard to understand that it’s a mercurial condition which shows up differently for all. It ebbs and flows bringing wonderful highs and scary lows. Earlier this year, I qualified as an ADHD coach with the amazing Leanne Maskell at ADHD works. In my group of 16, I was one of only two ‘neurotypical’ delegates. As well as learning some fabulous tools to help ADHDers, I came away 1) knowing what it felt like to be the different one – I was conscious that my brain was working differently to most of the others in the room 2) filled with hope. The sessions were noisy, passionate, purposeful and quite brilliant. Spending time with a room full of ADHDers was quite something - our conversations we insightful, inspiring and different. The creativity was visceral. I am so lucky to have learnt about ADHD and now know so much more about how to help ADHDers navigate the ebbs and flows. I hope that understanding more about ADHD will help me to help others. What are you doing to learn about others this year? If you would like to know more about ADHD coaching or how you can support neurodiversity in your workplace, please get in touch via our website https://lnkd.in/eJqs2ADS Jane Norford Angela Brook John Nicholas Sarah Bagehot Julie Woodman Veronica Reed #Teamdevelopment #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #ADHDCoaching #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #SupportingADHD #UnderstandingADHD #Neurodivergent #NeurodiversityAtWork #WorkplaceInclusion #EmbraceNeurodiversity #ADHDSupport #CoachingForADHD #CollaborativeCoaching

Understanding ADHD: Beyond the "Superpower" Narrative As someone who has worked with many individuals with ADHD, I've seen firsthand how social media often portrays ADHD as a "superpower" or focuses solely on its unique strengths. While it's true that ADHD can bring amazing strengths and areas where individuals excel, it's important to acknowledge that this narrative can sometimes feel dismissive and lacking in understanding. Conversations I've had with clients often reveal frustration with this narrative. For many people with ADHD, the daily challenges are real and significant. Mood swings, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating are common struggles that can impact their lives in profound ways. The "superpower" narrative, though well-intentioned, can sometimes minimize these experiences and make individuals feel misunderstood. However, recognizing the strengths that come with ADHD—such as creativity, hyperfocus, and problem-solving skills—can be comforting and motivating. It often takes a lot of personal work and self-development to always see it that way. Understanding and accepting both the challenges and strengths of ADHD is essential. It’s about finding a balance and supporting individuals in their journey, helping them to navigate the difficulties while celebrating their unique capabilities. If you or someone you know is navigating life with ADHD, I offer personalized support to help manage these challenges and harness strengths. Through one-on-one sessions, workshops, and tailored strategies, I aim to create a supportive environment for growth and wellbeing. #ADHDAwareness #MentalWellbeing #SupportAndUnderstanding #ADHDStrengths #BalancedNarrative

The Double-Edged Sword of ADHD Hyperfocus Hyperfocus is one of the most unique aspects of ADHD—a gift and a challenge all at once. The Challenges: 🔻 You can lose track of time and forget to eat, drink, or rest. (Who needs food when you’re in “the zone,” right? ) 🥕 ☕ 🔻 Other tasks might get completely ignored—even if they’re urgent. (Sorry to that inbox.) 🔻 Switching focus to something else? Feels like trying to move a mountain. 🗻 The Benefits: 🔺 When directed effectively, it allows for deep, sustained concentration and incredible productivity. 💪 🔺 It sparks creativity and innovation, helping you solve complex problems with precision. 💡 🔺 You can rapidly learn and master new skills when interest is high. 📚 🔺 In the workplace, hyperfocus can drive breakthroughs on long-term projects or detailed tasks that require laser attention. Think of it as your “productivity super mode.” 🚀 How ADHD Coaching Can Help: 👍 Working with an ADHD coach can make all the difference in turning hyperfocus from a challenge, into a strength. Through personalised strategies, I help you to: • Manage time and priorities, so hyperfocus works for you, not against you. • Set systems to stay balanced and avoid burnout. • Develop techniques to switch focus when needed and stay on track with what matters most. Ready to take control of your ADHD hyperfocus? Let’s work together to make it your secret weapon for success! #ADHD #Hyperfocus #WorkplaceSuccess #ADHDCoaching #ProductivityTips

✨Understanding Executive Functioning and ADHD✨ Did you know that ADHD often comes with a 30% developmental delay in executive functioning skills? According to research from the British Psychological Society, individuals with ADHD tend to show delays in executive functioning areas like working memory, emotional regulation, and impulse control. These delays can impact daily life, making tailored strategies crucial for thriving with ADHD (British Psychological Society, 2021). This is why I’m pleased to share that I’m training in the ADHD Works Executive Functioning Framework, a method specifically designed to support those with ADHD. In our sessions, here’s what you can expect: 🧠 Self-awareness: We’ll identify your unique strengths and explore how they’re impacted by ADHD. Together, we’ll develop strategies that help you thrive without burning out. ⚡ Motivation: Discover how to harness your interest-based nervous system with tailored approaches to beat procrastination. 📋 Memory: Let’s say goodbye to countless to-do lists. I'll share practical organisational strategies that truly work for ADHD minds. 🛠️ Problem-solving: Neurotypical advice doesn’t always fit. I’ll help you navigate your ADHD-specific challenges with approaches that make sense for you. 🌟 Impulsivity: We’ll transform overwhelming marathons into manageable sprints with ADHD-friendly goals and accountability. 💖 Emotional Regulation: Learn how to better handle emotional sensitivity and navigate Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria with proven strategies. I can't wait to share more insights and tips from my training to help you on your journey! #ThriveADHDCoach #ADHDawareness #ExecutiveFunctioning #NeurodivergentSupport #ADHDStrategies #MentalHealthMatters

FREE EVENT Sunday  June 2nd at 8pm ET /5pm PT Love Bombing & ADHD Guest: Amanda Leal, Certified ADHD Coach To Register: https://lnkd.in/gBS4-9eX Love bombing can be described as “over the top” attentiveness. Signs include: being showered with gifts, compliments, love and attention.       --> Leading to feeling desired, excited, seen and heard. It’s thrilling. Today’s guest, Amanda Leal, a Certified ADHD Coach with a background in behavior analysis shares her insightful perspective on ADHD and Love Bombing. Do traits of people with ADHD make them more susceptible to love bombing? Consider ADHD Traits like: Decision fatigue, stimulation seeking, and low self-esteem brought on by a lifetime of criticism. Do traits of people with ADHD make them more susceptible to becoming a love bomber? Consider ADHD Traits like: Lack of impulse control - oversharing, and missing social cues even after you overstepped. Attendees will learn: -how to recognize love bombing (for yourself or those dear to you), -how to stop it, and -skills to prevent it in the future. Join us for a compassionate and enlightening conversation with Amanda Leal, she will take your questions about gaslighting, love bombing and ADHD. Amanda says, “Love should never be used as a weapon.” Who should attend: teens, parents, adults, ADHDers and those who care about them. #lovebombing #adhdrelationships #adhdlove #adhdawareness #summerofselfawareness #selfesteem #boundaries #adhdawareness #adhdwomen #adhdmen #adultadhd #relationships #toxicrelationships #healthyboundaries #adhdcoach #adhdcoaching #conversationswithmelissa

Challenging Myths: Focus & ADHD 💡📘 'You can't have ADHD, because you can focus.'. 🤯 How many of you have heard this? Again, and again and again? 🌟 A common misconception, time to set the record straight! ADHD isn't just about the inability to focus; period. It's much weirder than that. ⭐ I can read a 500 page book, much faster than I can read a 1-page. It's that something has to GRAB my attention, and then I can 'hyperfocus,' a state where individuals with ADHD can become intensely absorbed in tasks. 🔍 Hyperfocus: A Double-Edged Sword: Hyperfocus can be a gift and a curse. For some, it channels deep focus into exercise or passionate projects, forgetting to eat or sleep. But at other times, it's losing hours to binge-watching horror movies on the hunt for dopamine! 🧠 Understanding ADHD: According to world renowned Dr. Russell Barkley, ADHD should be renamed 'Intentional Deficit Disorder' instead of 'Attention Deficit Disorder'. 💬 Open Discussion: What other myths do you commonly dispel about ADHD and Neurodiversity to others? Checkout AbilityNet's lived experience sessions to learn more about Neurodiversity! #ADHD #Hyperfocus #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity #DispellingMyths

Top 10 Reasons Adults Seek ADHD Assessments: Do Any of These Sound Familiar? After a year focused on expanding my services to ADHD assessments and completing over 50 robust evaluations, I’ve witnessed something profound. People come to me feeling overwhelmed, drained, and desperate to understand why life feels harder than it should. Many are high achievers, smart and driven, yet feel as if they’re fighting an invisible battle. They tell me their frustrations and struggles—and their hope that understanding ADHD might unlock a path to the potential they’ve always sensed within themselves. Here are the 10 most common reasons adults seek ADHD assessments—some may surprise you: 1. Overwhelmed by Daily Tasks: Simple tasks can feel like mountains. They’re not lazy—they’re overwhelmed. 2. Starting or Completing Projects: Many feel paralyzed at the start of a task or lose motivation halfway through. 3. A Lifelong Feeling of ‘Underachieving’: Watching others move ahead while feeling stuck, like running on a treadmill. 4. Easily Distracted, Especially When Tasks Are Boring: Getting sidetracked, often losing hours to distractions. 5. Emotional Sensitivity and Rejection: ADHD can mean feeling deeply affected by criticism and conflict. 6. Racing Thoughts and Urgency to Act: A feeling that if they don’t act immediately, ideas will slip away. 7. Floating or Lack of Direction: Many feel “stuck,” unsure of their path, and struggling to set goals. 8. Sudden Insight After a Child’s Diagnosis: A child’s ADHD diagnosis reveals patterns they see in themselves 9. Difficulty with Routines and Consistency: Motivation fades quickly, impacting work, health, and daily routines. 10. Procrastination, Followed by Intense Guilt: The rollercoaster of putting things off, followed by guilt and frustration. What I’ve learned from working with these remarkable individuals is that understanding ADHD isn’t just about clarity—it’s about reclaiming possibility and creating lives they’re proud of. Any of these reasons sounds familiar to you? #ADHD #ADHDASSESSMENT #ADULTADHD #FocusandFlow #Executivecoaching