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The Perpetual Dreamer

Chasing New Ideas Without Completion

Once upon a time, there was a person known as the Perpetual Dreamer. This individual had a mind that never stopped buzzing with creativity and curiosity, constantly leading them on new adventures of exploration. Every day, a new idea would spring to life, beggin...

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Is ADHD on a Spectrum?

Until recently if someone had asked whether ADHD was on a spectrum, my answer would have been a firm “No – you’re either ADHD or you’re not.”  When I was first exploring the possibility that I was ADHD, and I was confiding in some colleagues – their response to me was “Aren’t we all on the spectrum?...

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Discovering my Calling self

I absolutely love my job! (Can I even call it a job?) It might sound a bit grand to call it a calling, but that's really what it feels like!

Years ago, I visited an astrologist who did my astrological chart. I cheekily asked her if I would be rich. Her answer was yes, but not in the way you might t...

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ADHD Masking! self

We all mask to some extent – don’t we?

When your favorite aunt gives you a knitted jumper that makes you look like a giant bumble bee, the likely response would be to say: “how thoughtful”, or “thanks so much, but really not necessary!” Even though inside you’re thinking “this is going to the back ...

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ADHD Reframing Beliefs self

ADHD Reframing Beliefs

The ADHD Self-Fulfilling Prophecy & Executive Function

Living with ADHD means navigating a brain wired for fast thinking, emotional intensity, and unfortunately a strong negativity bias. This bias, linked to our executive functioning challenges, often makes us expect the wor...

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ADHD Spark Change
Spark Change - Illuminate Potential

Unlocking Potential and Driving Innovation

In today’s workplace, embracing neurodiversity is not just the right thing to do—it's a smart move. At ADHD Life, we’re here to help your organization unlock the full potential of every mind. Our ADHD education services...

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ADHD and the Way our Brain is Wired sleep

ADHD and the Way our Brain is Wired

So the other night, I couldn’t sleep and it was because bizarrely, my brain was on a loop as to why, in the UK, people say “Happy Christmas” and not “Merry Christmas” .  This then went into “Happy Christmas and Happy New Year” doesn’t sound right.  But “Merry Chr...

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ADHD Life in the Kitchen food

ADHD Life in the Kitchen: Why Nutrition is Your Secret Superpower

When people talk about “eating healthy,” it can sound like just another rule to follow, with a strict list of what you “should” and “shouldn’t” eat. But for those of us with ADHD, it’s not just about follo

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ADHD Thinking in the Grey work

ADHD Thinking in the Grey: Why Ambiguity Is an ADHD Superpower


When we see a job ad saying, “must have the ability to work in an ambiguous environment,” for many of us with ADHD, it’s easy to think, “Oh great, they have no idea what's going on!” And honestly, that interpretation isn't far off. An a...

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ADHD Melodies of the Mind music

Music Musings from Meryl: What say you? Are you a Aye or a Nay for music as a soundtrack to your life? I am a big fan of music and can literally map any key or significant moment in my life to a song or piece of music. 

My first memories of music were at a very young age when I recall my Mother lis...

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