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Before I started on this article, I sat staring at the blinking cursor of my empty Word document for at least 15 minutes. And while that might not seem like a long time, it is for me. You see, I have hyperactive ADHD. My mind and my body are always in a “go-go-go!” mode. I
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That Feeling When You Start Over I wrote 50,000 words and then got stuck. Started over. Wrote 26,000 words; got stuck. Now I’m starting over again. Will I ever finish a full draft? I know I was supposed to continue with my Writing with ADHD series, but let’s just say… the ADHD kicked in. So
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I think I’ve mentioned this before in my first post, but just in case I haven’t, I have ADHD. What is ADHD? It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it affects how the brain develops.1 I was diagnosed in 2018 when I was seeking a different diagnosis, and this one came out of the blue. I remember
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Welcome back! Today we’re going to go over our last installment of this series, where I tell you about the One-Time Purchase options I’ve tried. This list is pretty short, but I’ve used these options more than most of the other software listed in the previous installments, with a couple of exceptions (Google Drive and
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As we near mid-March 2025, I glance back at my writing planner. It’s presence is a balm, soothing my worries that I’m not accomplishing enough. Within its pages are my triumphs and challenges, inspirations and frustrations. Each little check mark a reminder of which days I overcame my perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and ADHD-induced executive dysfunction.
