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Welcome to the blog. Here you’ll find calm, honest, neurodivergent-informed guidance on ADHD, Autism, Access to Work, coaching, business support and more.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overloaded, or just ready for things to work differently — there’s something here for you.
For so many of my clients, “productivity” has always felt like a moving target. They’ve tried every planner, colour-coded system, and time-blocking method out there and still ended up burnt out. As a Manchester based ADHD coach, I see this all the time. Most people with ADHD or executive functioning challenges aren’t short on effort; they’re working against systems that were never built for how their brain actually works. Coaching isn’t about teaching you to fit into that mou
You feel like you’re not doing enough. You’re pulled in a million directions, stretched so thin that you’re running on empty—yet, somehow, there’s always that whisper in the back of your mind telling you that you should be doing more. 💭 “I should be more patient.” 💭 “I should play with them more.” 💭 “I should be more organised, healthier, calmer, better.” Even when you’re giving everything you have , it never quite feels like enough. This is mum guilt , and it’s stealing y
Living with ADHD often means juggling numerous responsibilities while managing a constant mental checklist. For parents who also run a business, this struggle feels even more intense. The mental load can become overwhelming, leaving you questioning why tasks seem harder for you compared to your neurotypical friends and family. This blog post will examine the unique mental load that ADHD parents experience, how executive functioning skills fit into the picture, and offer speci