ADHD and Fatigue: Why You’re Always Tired and What to Do About It
By Shayne Swift | SwiftLyfe Coaching & Consulting Feeling Exhausted with ADHD? You’re Not Alone. Picture this: you wake up already tired. Your brain feels like a browser with 37 tabs open—and at least 20 are frozen. You sip your coffee, glance at your to-do list, and think, Why does everything feel so hard? If […]
Turning Self-Love into a Habit – Sustainable ADHD Routines
Introduction Self-love isn’t a one-time event—it’s a practice. But for ADHDers, keeping habits consistent can feel impossible without the right strategies. Struggles with executive function, motivation, and structure often make sustaining self-care routines an ongoing challenge. However, by understanding the barriers and implementing ADHD-friendly strategies, building self-love into daily life is possible. Why ADHDers Struggle […]
The Power of No – A Radical Act of Self-Love for ADHDers
Introduction If you have ADHD, you likely say “yes” too often—work, social plans, family, even things you don’t want to do. The cycle is familiar: agree, regret, overwhelm. But saying “no” isn’t rejection—it’s self-respect. Boundaries don’t push people away; they protect your time, energy, and mental well-being so you can focus on what truly matters. […]
Voices Rising: Embracing ADHD and Strengthening BIPOC Communities – A Small Win Marking the Start of Many
When I embarked on my journey as an ADHD coach, I knew I was stepping into uncharted territory, both for myself and for the broader BIPOC community. Diagnosed as an adult in 2012, I had spent years feeling isolated in a world that misunderstood the complexity of neurodivergence. As I built my practice, one realization […]
Growing Up a Black Girl with Undiagnosed ADHD
Do you remember Sophia from the Golden Girls? Picture it! Uptown NW DC…1983! Motown celebrated 25 years, Return of the Jedi hit the box office, and Mario Bros released its first arcade game. I was in the sixth grade in Mrs. Sewell’s class, at the end of my elementary school career. I’d been a decent […]
Living Accident-Prone with Undiagnosed ADHD: A Personal Account
Our body can regulate our balance, especially while we’re standing. People with ADHD, however, have challenges with this. This is why they’re often labeled clumsy and fidgety. The ability to subconsciously process these movements is slower in an ADHD brain.