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For the creative, fast-moving, and often misunderstood mind. This category reframes ADHD not as a deficit, but as a unique neurotype with its own set of rules. We explore the challenges of executive dysfunction while celebrating the incredible strengths that come with it—like hyperfocus, creativity, and resilience. Find articles on harnessing your focus, navigating emotional intensity, and building a life that works with your brain, not against it.


My Brain is a Messy Desk: 7 Executive Functioning Hacks from Someone Who Actually Gets It
The most frustrating feeling is knowing exactly what you need to do but being unable to start. This is the "knowing/doing gap," a core challenge of executive functioning. If you're tired of generic advice like "just use a planner," this article offers 7 practical, real-world strategies designed for brains that operate differently. Learn to lower activation energy, externalize your working memory, and work with your neurobiology, not against it.
erinmiggantz
Oct 67 min read


The Knowing-Doing Gap: A Compassionate Guide to Understanding Executive Dysfunction
Do you know exactly what you need to do but feel frozen, unable to start? You're not lazy or unmotivated. You might be navigating executive dysfunction. This guide offers a compassionate look at what executive dysfunction is, how it feels, and how gaining clarity—often through psychological assessment—can provide a personalized user manual for your unique brain.
erinmiggantz
Sep 304 min read


What is "ADHD," Anyway? A Look Under the Hood of Attention
We often talk about 'ADHD' as if it's a single thing, but it's more like a 'check engine' light—a general warning for a range of specific issues. This article looks past the umbrella term to explore the distinct challenges underneath, from attention regulation and executive dysfunction to emotional intensity. Stop being confused by the warning light and start understanding the actual mechanics of your brain.
erinmiggantz
Sep 274 min read
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