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Crafting Your Unique Legacy in a Saturated Coaching Industry

Anne Levine’s remarkable journey from therapist to coach is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Like many female entrepreneurs, Anne faced the challenge of defining a new professional identity while navigating the habits of her past roles. Her experience underscores the importance of leveraging past successes as stepping stones, not shackles, and aligning your work with your unique strengths.

Through our work together, Anne refined her "inner compass," gained clarity on her goals, and developed strategies to create lasting change for her clients. Her story is a powerful reminder for solopreneurs: authenticity and self-definition are the keys to building a legacy that resonates and endures in a saturated coaching industry.

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How to Craft a Career Around Your ADHD Traits

Navigating the workforce with ADHD can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be limiting. Through "job crafting," you can align your career with your unique strengths and create a fulfilling work life. By focusing on tasks that play to your ADHD-driven creativity, hyperfocus, and adaptability, while establishing supportive structures for areas of struggle, you can thrive professionally. This compassionate and strengths-based approach not only empowers individuals but also enhances workplace productivity and creativity. Discover how to craft a career that supports your ADHD traits and allows you to shine authentically.

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88% of Resolutions Fail: Here's the ADHD-Friendly Approach to Break the Cycle

Traditional resolutions often fail because they rely on rigid methods that don't align with the ADHD brain. Instead, consider ADHD-friendly alternatives like theming your year or incorporating gentle nudges. Theming offers flexibility and meaningful direction, while nudges act as supportive reminders to maintain balance and prevent burnout. These adaptable strategies prioritize progress over perfection, helping you live a life that feels authentic and aligned. Whether it's through embracing a yearly theme or setting up small reminders, 2025 can be a year of intentional living and sustainable growth.

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Goblin Tools: 8 Secret Weapons for Overcoming ADHD Task Avoidance

Struggling with ADHD task avoidance can feel like an uphill battle, especially when tasks seem too complex to start or too overwhelming to finish. Enter Goblin.Tools—a suite of innovative solutions developed by Bram de Buyser, specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals. These tools make managing daily challenges simpler and more approachable. Whether it’s breaking down intimidating tasks with Magic To-Do, crafting the perfect tone for your messages with Formalizer, or gaining clarity on decisions using the Consultant tool, Goblin.Tools provides practical, user-friendly solutions. With these tools, you can transform chaos into clarity and reclaim control over your time and energy, making your entrepreneurial journey smoother and more productive.

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Aligning Your Career with Your ADHD Traits

On ADHD-ish, Diann Wingert interviews Mark Sciutto, PhD, a psychology professor, clinician, and researcher, about 'job crafting' for ADHD. Learn how to align work with your ADHD strengths, leverage collaboration, and create a supportive work environment. Discover strategies for thriving at work and beyond.

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Tackle Your Time Blindness and Stop Overcommitting with These Strategies

Fridays have taken on a new significance for me since embracing 'Future Self Fridays.' This weekly ritual involves a brief check-in with myself to review commitments, assess my energy requirements, and delegate or delete tasks that exceed my capacity. This practice ensures that I'm not just managing my present workload but also setting myself up for future success. If you've noticed that all of the strategies I have mentioned so far involve assessing my energetic capacity, this is one of the ways I reduce my risk for burnout

This holiday season, let’s focus on thriving, not just surviving.

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Surviving Holiday Chaos: Essential Burnout Prevention Tips for Neurodivergent Women

The holidays are a whirlwind, but for neurodivergent female entrepreneurs, they can quickly spiral into a recipe for burnout. With mounting expectations and endless to-do lists, it's easy to forget the basics—like staying hydrated or taking a moment to rest. As Paula Liub, burnout coach for sensitive and neurodivergent women, reminds us: our well-being isn't optional—it's essential. From simplifying gift shopping to creating space for downtime, Paula's insights are a gentle reminder that saying “yes” to everything shouldn’t mean saying “no” to ourselves.

This holiday season, let’s focus on thriving, not just surviving.

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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination vs. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome: Which One Is Keeping You Up?

Sleep issues have always been a part of my life as an entrepreneur with ADHD, but discovering Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) was a game-changer. Unlike revenge bedtime procrastination—where you stay up late for personal "me time"—DSPS is a clinical condition that shifts your internal clock, making it nearly impossible to fall asleep before the early hours of the morning. If you've tried blackout curtains, melatonin, or countless sleep hacks with little success, your sleep struggles might not be about willpower—they could be about biology. Understanding the difference between these patterns and seeking targeted solutions like light therapy and strategic melatonin use can be life-changing. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Learning to work with your body, not against it, is key to thriving both personally and professionally.

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From Hiding to Thriving: Ruth Rathblott’s Insights on Transformative Leadership

Ruth Rathblott introduces the concept of "strategic hiding," a nuanced approach to balancing authenticity and professional expectations. By understanding when and how to reveal personal aspects, we can navigate workplace dynamics without sacrificing our mental well-being. This thoughtful perspective aligns with the evolving leadership landscape, where vulnerability and trust have become essential. Female entrepreneurs, in particular, can create inclusive and thriving environments by fostering openness and self-awareness while embracing their unique leadership styles.

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Setting Boundaries: The Ultimate Self-Care Technique During Challenging Times

Exercise, meditation, and tapping have become invaluable tools for managing stress, balancing emotions, and building resilience, especially as an entrepreneur with ADHD. But self-care goes beyond quick fixes—it’s about setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, and creating routines that protect your energy and peace of mind. These small, intentional practices help us navigate challenges with clarity and show up as our best selves in every area of life.

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Are You an ADHD Night Owl? It Might be Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

Struggling with late nights and groggy mornings? You might have Delayed Phase Sleep Syndrome (DSPS), a common sleep disorder often linked to ADHD. Learn how DSPS differs from "revenge bedtime procrastination" and discover effective treatments like light therapy and melatonin. Tune in to understand your sleep patterns and reclaim your nights.

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Why it Matters to Work with an ADHD-Friendly Business Coach

I recently connected with two inspiring business coaches, Stephanie Wasylyk and Justine Clay, who focus on supporting entrepreneurs with ADHD traits. Surprisingly, both are neurotypical, offering fresh perspectives that challenge the assumption that only those with ADHD can coach others with the condition. Our conversation highlighted the importance of inclusivity, flexible systems, and viewing ADHD as a part of one’s identity—not the whole story. We discussed the pitfalls of over-identification, the power of creating tailored support systems, and how empathy and adaptability are at the heart of effective coaching. Whether neurodivergent or not, great coaches help clients embrace their creativity, resilience, and unique potential.

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