The UK tax year started on 6 April, and the self-assessment deadline for the year before falls at the end of January. For most people with ADHD, one or both of those dates means one of two things: either you missed it entirely, or you noticed it and felt vaguely anxious for a few days [...]
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Burned out and wondering if your career is the problem? Learn how to tell the difference between the wrong career and the wrong way of doing it.
Changing where you work can change how well you work. This is not just a nice idea. For many people with ADHD, environment is one of the most effective focus tools available, and spring gives you more options. If the weather allows it, working outside is worth trying. You can pick up an hour of [...]
The ‘later’ pile has a way of becoming invisible. Post that needs opening, forms half-filled, receipts in a bag, emails with a little flag on them. You meant to get to it. You just never quite did. That is not laziness. It is how ADHD brains respond to tasks that have no immediate payoff and [...]
Coming back to work after ADHD burnout is harder than it looks. Here is how to pace your return, protect your energy, and talk to your manager.
You have been approved for Access to Work job coaching. You have a set number of sessions. Now what? Access to Work funding is valuable, and the sessions go quickly. Here is how to make sure you get the most from them. Be clear about what you want to work on Access to Work job [...]
If you are employed in the UK and ADHD affects how you work, you may be eligible for funded coaching through the Government’s Access to Work scheme. Many people do not know it exists, and many who do find the application process confusing. Here is the straightforward route, drawn from helping clients through it many [...]
If spoon theory never quite clicked, try the battery metaphor. A practical guide to managing your ADHD energy and avoiding burnout.
Your diary is full. Your to-do list is overflowing. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you have agreed to three things you do not actually want to do. If you have ADHD, you know this pattern. You say yes in the moment. You say yes to keep the peace. By the time you [...]
ADHD burnout is not a one-off event. If you have been here before, this post explains why the cycle keeps repeating and what actually breaks it.














