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5 ADHD Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following Now 

Living with ADHD can be a wild ride, but thanks to social media, there’s a vibrant community ready to offer support, tips, and a good dose of humor. If you’re a creative business owner looking for some ADHD inspiration and camaraderie, these five ADHD Instagram accounts that are must follows! @ADHD_Alien  Created by Pina Varnel, […]

Jun 11

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5 ADHD Coping Skills for Creative Business Owners

Being a creative business owner with ADHD is like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Challenging, but undeniably thrilling. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your brain’s constant chatter, here are five ADHD coping skills to help you in your creative business.  Brain Dump Ever feel like your brain is a chaotic […]

May 31, 2024

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Managing ADHD During Office Hours

Managing ADHD during office hours can definitely be a challenge especially for someone like me with ADHD. As a photographer, I’ve found ADHD really helps me be a better photographer when I am actively shooting. However, when it’s time to sit down and edit, organize business tasks or communicate with others, then my ADHD rears […]

May 16

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Essential Tools for ADHD Entrepreneurs

Living with ADHD as an entrepreneur can be a rollercoaster ride – but with the right tools in your toolbox, it can turn into a power boost for your business. Harness your creativity and impulsivity by structuring your day with a system like the Better Self goal-setting journal, controlling digital distractions with a ‘Focus Mode’ setting on your phone, and tuning out potential interruptions with a lo-fi music playlist. For the physically restless, consider a standing desk and treadmill combo – not just a fitness trend but a science-backed way to increase focus and reduce stress. Keep in mind that every ADHD journey is unique and what works for one may not work for all. So continue exploring, experimenting, and embracing your neurodivergence as an entrepreneur – it’s not a hurdle but a superpower. Each step forward, however small, is still progress. Here’s to your success in your entrepreneurial journey with ADHD.

June 19, 2023

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From Challenges to Consistency: Building Habits with ADHD (step-by-step)

In this ADHD-friendly guide, we uncover the secret to establishing enduring habits: S.M.A.R.T. goals. We suggest embracing flexible routines and habit stacking to make the journey less daunting. We then explore different types of habit triggers – visual, auditory, physical, time-based, activity-based, and digital – all crucial tools for an ADHD entrepreneur. We underline the importance of immediate rewards or “dopamine hits” for reinforcing the habit loop. Finally, we delve into habit tracking, a vital step that provides structure, immediate gratification, visual progress, and invaluable insights for fine-tuning your approach. With these strategies, you can transform your daily progress into an invigorating victory lap, no matter the hurdles ADHD may throw your way. Remember, every small step leads to consistency and success. You’ve got this!

Jun 12

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How to Balance Goals With Mindfulness

In the blog post titled “How to Balance Goals With Mindfulness,” we explore the often overlooked art of non-striving. Balancing mindfulness and goal-setting, the post emphasizes the importance of not getting consumed by our ambitions to the point of ignoring the value of the journey. The post proposes a fresh perspective: that we should not let expectations create barriers between us and our present. It argues that productivity is not compromised when we shift our focus from solely reaching our goals to appreciating every step of the journey. As the coming week looms ahead, the post encourages us to relinquish some control, be present, and witness the organic evolution of our progress. The non-striving approach fosters a healthier, less stressful attitude towards our goals, allowing us to reclaim agency in our journeys and eradicating fear of failure.

May 21, 2023

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