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ADHD Paralysis Breakthrough: How Metaphor and Emotion Unlocked Client's Productivity | Rachel Walker Coaching
One of my clients came to our weekly coaching session struggling with a familiar ADHD challenge - they knew exactly what they needed to do (an important business development outreach project), but felt completely unable to start.
How Does ADHD Affect Relationships?
If you’ve been wondering how ADHD might affect your professional and personal relationships, you’re not alone. Navigating the intricacies of relationships with ADHD can feel like trying to dance to a beat that’s constantly changing. But, as with any dance, it’s all about learning the steps—and sometimes, inventing a few of your own. 🕺🪩
Will ADHD Medication Change My Personality?
You’re probably wondering if taking ADHD medication like Concerta XL will change your personality. It’s a question that can bring up a lot of anxiety, especially if you’re worried about losing the essence of who you are. I’ve been there, too. So let’s dive into this topic together, with some real experiences and a sprinkle of science.
First 30 Days of Concerta XL
Diagnosed in September 2022 with inattentive type ADHD at the age of 30, I’m here to share my experiences with Concerta XL, a type of methylphenidate stimulant medication. This post covers the first 30 days of my journey, detailing the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Tackling Task Avoidance with ADHD: Confronting "Dead Rats"
A few weeks ago, I found a dead rat in my waste bin outside my house. This unsettling discovery got me thinking about task avoidance and ADHD, so.. in this article, I'll share insights and strategies for overcoming task avoidance.
How to Cope With Uncertainty: Treat Yourself Like a Child
To build resilience in the face of uncertainty we need to comfort the primal parts of ourselves that seek safety and security. Here’s how to do that, by being more child-like.
Why Accepting How you Feel about Your Relationship Will Help Your Anxiety
Accepting that you feel doubt, worry or anxiety about your relationship will help you to take control of your emotional environment and make conscious choices about your life. Here’s how you can do that by taking your hamster for a walk (yes…)
Structure vs Playfulness: How to get stuff done without feeling a failure
This one’s for the playful, rebellious spirit who love structure and wants to get stuff done, but struggles to balance that with following your inspiration and creativity. We’ll cover emotions, motivation and how to combine structure and playfulness so you stop feeling like a failure in your goals.
Is it Normal to Follow Your Heart?
‘Listen to your heart’. ‘Follow your heart’. ‘Do what makes your heart happy’. Lovely quotes for the kitchen wall, but in practice really tricky to do! So, how do you find out what your heart is saying, and get past the conflicting thoughts in your head? Don’t worry, I talk all about it in my latest blog.
How to free yourself from the 'should' anxiety trap
Anxiety is often a gap between the reality and a ‘should’. Here’s how you can learn to accept the reality to free yourself from anxious feelings.
The secret to breaking the burnout cycle in an era of endless productivity
Productivity self-help isn’t helping us to be more productive. Find out the secret to conquering burnout and create sustainable success for yourself.
We don't fail. We feel a failure.
Failure isn’t something that happens to us, it’s a way we feel. Find out how fear of failure might be showing up in your life.