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Summer is supposed to be fun, right? Cookouts, rooftop hangs, music festivals, spontaneous road trips… But if you’re anything like me—and have ADHD—summer can also feel like a nonstop sprint through a sensory obstacle course. The days are longer. The invites pile up. And suddenly you’re triple-booked on a Saturday wondering why you agreed to brunch, a baby shower, and your cousin’s BBQ when all you really wanted was to lie in front of a

By Shayne Swift | SwiftLyfe Coaching & Consulting Picture this: you’re the “model minority.” You’re expected to be quiet, high-achieving, emotionally controlled, and endlessly resilient. But inside, your thoughts race, your focus wavers, and self-doubt hums beneath every perfect grade or polished façade. ADHD? That’s not even on the radar. The Model Minority Myth: A Double-Edged Sword The model minority myth has long been used to stereotype Asian communities in the U.S. as naturally successful,

By Shayne Swift | Swift Lyfe Coaching & Consulting ADHD is hard—and it’s even harder when you don’t understand what it’s like to live with it day after day. One of my clients, who I lovingly refer to as ADHD+, recently asked me to meet with his partner. Like many ADHDers, his neurodivergence doesn’t ride solo; it’s braided with layers of emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, and late-diagnosis self-doubt. His goal? Improve communication.Her feeling? Burned out.

Living with ADHD often feels like inhabiting a kaleidoscope of thoughts, emotions, and expectations, one that spins faster in high-stress or emotionally charged environments. Read the full article on Brainz magazine:https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/why-expressive-arts-coaching-is-a-game-changer-for-adhders Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise