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How My Impulsivity in Conversations Nearly Got Me Fired (But Actually Helped My Career)

Impulsivity can derail conversations, especially when you’ve got ADHD. In this post, I share my wild ride with impulsive chatter and how you can reign it in without losing your spark!

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The Great Chinese Buffet Era and My Late-Night Obsession with The Red Green Show

Ever feel like you’re juggling quirks, trying to fit in, and chasing every “shiny thing” along the way? Join me as I dive into my ADHD-fueled journey of Chinese buffets, late-night coding, and the surprising wisdom of The Red Green Show. Trust me, it all makes sense...sort of.

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Feedback & ADHD: How to Avoid Being Defensive While Also Having Zero Clue What You’re Doing

Ever feel like feedback is a one-way ticket to Panicville, especially with an ADHD brain? In this post, I dive into how curiosity and empathy can transform feedback from something you dread into a growth tool—complete with a funny, real-life story about a cake pop presentation gone sideways. Curious? Come along for the ride—you might just rethink the way you handle feedback!

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ADHD, Sleep, and Cringe-Worthy Videos: Welcome to the Chaos!

How do you really stay sharp when you’ve got ADHD and want to keep your public speaking and video skills on point? Simple: I throw myself into exercises like my latest five-minute, unedited video on ADHD and sleep. This is part of how I continually fine-tune my abilities—because great skills don’t stay great by accident! (ahh mmmm right?)

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ADHD and Sleep: Counting Sheep... and Eventually Losing Them

Ever wondered why ADHD and sleep are like a mismatched pair? In this post, we dive into the wild world of ADHD and sleep deprivation, with humor, science, and some surprising tips to help you finally catch those elusive Z’s. You’ll never think about counting sheep the same way again!

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ADHD and the Overthinking Olympics: Why I Deserve Gold in Procrastination

In this post, I talk about why I started an interview exercise on the Cosmic Journey series and how it’s helping me manage the anxiety and overthinking that comes with ADHD. I share my experience with setting boundaries, giving myself permission to not be perfect, and pushing past the mental roadblocks that keep me from finishing projects. If you've ever struggled with ADHD brain while trying to create something, you’ll definitely relate to this!

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The Time I Turned My Pre-Meeting Jitters Into a Marathon (Almost)

Ever feel like stress is draining your energy before important meetings? I did too, until I tested a new theory involving exercise, protein shakes, and a bit of trial and error. Check out how a pre-meeting run changed the game for me, and maybe, just maybe, it'll inspire you to try something different before your next big moment!

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The Great Toastmasters Tango: When Your Noodle Likes to Freestyle

Navigating the joys and challenges of Toastmasters with ADHD! From time management struggles to my noodle’s freestyle jazz approach to preparation, here's my humorous take on why I love Toastmasters—even if ADHD makes it a little chaotic. Is it overcomable? Absolutely! Join me as I reflect on speeches, growth, and future goals with a side of bubble wrap trivia.

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ADHD and Remote Work: Tips for Staying Focused (Plus Some Hard-Earned Wisdom)

Ever feel like remote work is a wild ride with ADHD? I’ve been there. In this post, I’m sharing my personal tips on how I stay focused, beat isolation, and make remote work actually work. Trust me, if I can do it, so can you!

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From Tangled Thoughts to Clear Focus: How I Built My Second Brain with ADHD

I’m starting a deep dive into building a "second brain" using tools like Obsidian, AI, and other note-taking apps. My goal is to share what I learn along the way, offering tips and insights on how to organize information better—especially for neurodivergent minds like mine.

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