Same brain that remembers one oddly specific conversation from 2009,
cannot recall what happened 4 seconds ago.
Same brain that remembers one oddly specific conversation from 2009,
cannot recall what happened 4 seconds ago.
This one’s for the “I need a second New Year to actually start my goals” brains.
This one’s for the “I need a second New Year to actually start my goals” brains.
also me: ends day having done 0 goals but reorganized entire bedroom, learned to play kazoo, and started 3 different projects
but like... i feel accomplished? ... maybe the lie is thinking progress has to look linear
also me: ends day having done 0 goals but reorganized entire bedroom, learned to play kazoo, and started 3 different projects
but like... i feel accomplished? ... maybe the lie is thinking progress has to look linear
‘I’d love to, but I don’t have the bandwidth this week. Can we try again in January?’
You can copy‑paste this as many times as needed
‘I’d love to, but I don’t have the bandwidth this week. Can we try again in January?’
You can copy‑paste this as many times as needed
Your worth is not measured in wrapping paper and punctual replies.
Your worth is not measured in wrapping paper and punctual replies.
- Set reminders for the emotional stuff: call mom, ping a friend
- Set rest slots in your calendar
- Remender: energy protection = self-care, not selfish
- Set reminders for the emotional stuff: call mom, ping a friend
- Set rest slots in your calendar
- Remender: energy protection = self-care, not selfish
✅ Remember there was a list
⬜ Find the list
⬜ Stop doom‑scrolling long enough to do one tiny thing
Tiny steps are still steps. Future you will be proud.
✅ Remember there was a list
⬜ Find the list
⬜ Stop doom‑scrolling long enough to do one tiny thing
Tiny steps are still steps. Future you will be proud.
Easy: 1 friend, sweatpants
Medium: 4 people, no loud music
Nightmare mode: 30 people, 3 sound sources, blinking lights.
If you’re wiped after, you’re not “too much” — it was too much.
Easy: 1 friend, sweatpants
Medium: 4 people, no loud music
Nightmare mode: 30 people, 3 sound sources, blinking lights.
If you’re wiped after, you’re not “too much” — it was too much.
Started cleaning for guests…
Then reorganized a bookshelf…
And completely lost track of time.
You’re still doing your best. That counts.
Started cleaning for guests…
Then reorganized a bookshelf…
And completely lost track of time.
You’re still doing your best. That counts.
ADHD isn’t about effort, discipline, or willpower.
It’s about the brain — and now, even its immune system.
ADHD isn’t about effort, discipline, or willpower.
It’s about the brain — and now, even its immune system.
47 gifts in online carts
0 actually purchased
3 new hyperfixations
1 brain screaming ‘nap’
You’re not lazy. Your brain is just doing parkour
47 gifts in online carts
0 actually purchased
3 new hyperfixations
1 brain screaming ‘nap’
You’re not lazy. Your brain is just doing parkour
🧵1/5
🧵1/5
Looks at clock: ‘Ok, 5 mins left’
Actual time passed: 45 mins
Spoiler: I’m still not ready. #TameTheChaos
Looks at clock: ‘Ok, 5 mins left’
Actual time passed: 45 mins
Spoiler: I’m still not ready. #TameTheChaos
You might find yourself jumping from task to task without finishing. This task switching feels urgent but actually drains mental energy and causes stress.
You might find yourself jumping from task to task without finishing. This task switching feels urgent but actually drains mental energy and causes stress.
This heightened sensitivity is not a flaw but a natural response requiring gentle care.
This heightened sensitivity is not a flaw but a natural response requiring gentle care.
adhders: oh, it's christmas season... 😣😭😥
adhders: oh, it's christmas season... 😣😭😥
#AdultingWithChaos #ADHD
#AdultingWithChaos #ADHD
It shows up in two key regions: the anterior cingulate cortex (focus control) and the caudate nucleus (motivation).
These regions guide focus, impulse, and reward.
It shows up in two key regions: the anterior cingulate cortex (focus control) and the caudate nucleus (motivation).
These regions guide focus, impulse, and reward.
ADHD isn’t about effort, discipline, or willpower.
It’s about the brain — and now, even its immune system.
Read full article:
ADHD isn’t about effort, discipline, or willpower.
It’s about the brain — and now, even its immune system.
Read full article:
It’s not about pressure or perfection—it’s about traction, and seeing your progress in motion.
It’s not about pressure or perfection—it’s about traction, and seeing your progress in motion.