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The Blog: Coaching, Business
Support & Neurodivergent Insights
Get in touch with us at hello@sjhardy.com
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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.
Why ADHD Burnout Makes Everyday Tasks Feel Impossible (And How to Start Recovering)
When ADHD burnout hits, even the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming. Here’s why everyday jobs suddenly feel impossible and how recovery often starts with small wins.
5 min read
ADHD in the Workplace: Why Capable Employees Still Struggle (And What Actually Helps)
ADHD in the workplace isn’t about lack of effort. Learn how executive functioning affects performance and what actually helps employees succeed.
7 min read
A Brilliant Morning at the Mend + Tend Event at Manchester Museum
A reflection on attending the Mend + Tend event hosted by A Brilliant Thing CIC at Manchester Museum. A morning of connection, community, co
3 min read
How to Get the Most Out of Your PA with Access to Work Support
Receiving an Access to Work award can feel like a huge relief.
If you’re a professional with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or another neurodivergent condition, the scheme can fund support such as:
a virtual assistant (VA)
a support worker
a personal assistant (PA)
workplace coaching.
7 min read
ADHD Business Coach: What It Actually Is (And Why Regular Business Coaching Doesn't Work)
ADHD business coaching isn't about productivity hacks. It's about working with your brain when executive function, time blindness, and overwhelm make running a business impossible.
6 min read
ADHD and Burnout: Why Trying to Work Like Everyone Else Doesn’t Work
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
2 min read
ADHD Burnout: Why You’re Not Lazy and Why Everyday Tasks Feel Impossible
Many adults with ADHD blame themselves for procrastination or lack of motivation. In reality, executive functioning challenges and burnout may be the real cause.
5 min read
Choosing Your Access to Work ADHD Coach: A Practical Guide
If you’re neurodivergent and struggling with work, whether in employment or running your own business, you might be eligible for government-funded help and most people don’t realise just how accessible that support can be. The Access to Work (ATW) scheme is one of the UK’s most underused resources for neurodivergent adults. It can fund coaching, admin support, assistive technology and more, including practical, day-to-day help that makes work manageable again. As someone who
4 min read
Executive Functioning, ADHD, and Autism – Why the Glaringly Obvious Isn’t Always So Obvious
Executive functioning skills are the unseen engine behind everything we do—planning, organising, remembering tasks, and adapting to...
7 min read
Why Can’t I Just Sit Still? ADHD Restlessness, Guilt About Rest, and Why Stillness Feels So Hard
Why do people with ADHD struggle to relax? Learn why ADHD brains resist stillness, why rest can trigger guilt, and what actually helps you slow down.
6 min read
The Mental Load of ADHD: Navigating Struggles and Executive Functioning Skills as an ADHD Parent and Business Owner
Parents with ADHD often carry a heavy mental load. This article explores executive functioning challenges and practical strategies to reduce overwhelm.
6 min read
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