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Our blog is your go-to resource for news, insights, and articles on ADHD, education, personal growth, and more. Here, you’ll find expert advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips to help you navigate life’s challenges and celebrate your unique strengths.

Encouragement

ADHD, FOMO, and Sleep: Understanding the Connection (Summer Edition)

Summer is its own social animal. With school out, long sunny evenings, and a million group chats buzzing about rooftop gatherings, beach trips, and spontaneous cookouts—FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) turns up the heat. And for ADHD brains, this season can completely derail any chance of decent sleep. That’s why I’m bringing this blog back out. And this version was inspired by my youngest client. ❤️ She’d been staying up until the wee hours, trapped

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Encouragement

Proudly Wired Differently: Reframing ADHD & Mental Health-Disability Pride Month

On July 12th, I had the honor of being the guest speaker for the National Association of Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.) Baltimore Chapter’s community walk at Lake Montebello—a powerful gathering that blended mental health advocacy, movement, and meaningful dialogue. As someone living with ADHD and working at the intersection of education, coaching, and expressive arts, I’ve learned to see my neurodivergence not as a barrier, but as a blueprint. I was invited to speak as part

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Consulting

🧠 Budgeting for ADHD Brains: Building Financial Clarity Without Overwhelm

Let’s be real—budgeting with ADHD can feel like climbing a mountain with roller skates on. Between working memory challenges, dopamine-chasing impulse buys, and the sheer dread of opening your banking app, traditional money advice often just… doesn’t fit. But that doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. It just means your brain needs a different system. One that’s visual, forgiving, and easy to start. That’s why I teamed up with financial advisor (and fellow neurospicy human)

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Mindset

🧠 ADHD and Control: How to Stop Worrying About What You Can’t Change

By Shayne Swift | SwiftLyfe Coaching & Consulting ADHD brains don’t just think—they spiral. We replay conversations, stress over the unknown, and get stuck in mental loops trying to control what’s already happened… or hasn’t happened yet. If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the what-ifs, the should-haves, or the why-didn’t-they’s, you’re not alone. You’re not weak.You’re wired differently. And this pattern—worrying about things outside your control—is common for ADHDers who care deeply but struggle

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