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The Exhaustion of Pretending You’re “On Top of It”
For many adults with ADHD, looking like you have everything under control can be exhausting. You may seem organized and responsible while relying on reminders, alarms, lists, and last-minute bursts of energy to keep up. ADHD can also make planning, organizing, starting tasks, managing time, and remembering things more difficult. You might handle complex work well but struggle with simple tasks. It’s not laziness or a lack of care. Everyday responsibilities may require more ef

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Aug 203 min read


ADHD-Friendly Summer Activities to Build Executive Function Skills
Summer is often associated with relaxation, vacations, and a break from routine. While that can be refreshing, adults with ADHD may find that less structure can also make it harder to stay organized, focused, and emotionally balanced. The shift in schedules, increased social events, and changing priorities can challenge executive function skills that are already difficult to manage. Fortunately, summer offers unique opportunities to strengthen executive function through enjoy

Gretchen Pound, PhD
Jun 193 min read
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