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10 Reasons Why Buying a Mattress is So Awful (It’s Not Just You)

April 11, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Buying a mattress is one of those life tasks that you can’t avoid. Here are 10 factors that combine to make it a perfect storm of overwhelm and executive function drain.

Filed Under: ADHD, Life, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, adulting, decisions, energy, energy drains, executive function, overwhelm, productivity

A CrossFit Strategy to Tackle Big Tasks Without Overwhelm

March 27, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Big tasks can be especially overwhelming for ADHD brains and drain our energy before we even start. Here’s an approach to change the energy and make it fun.

Filed Under: ADHD, CrossFit, Fitness, Productivity Tagged With: chipper workout, CrossFit, overwhelm, productivity, strategy, tasks, workout

How to Diagnose a “Motivation” Problem (and Fix the Right Thing)

February 6, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Here’s what you really mean when you say you don’t “feel motivated” and how to address the root problem.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: action, ADHD, burnout, emotions, fatigue, motivation, motive, nervous system, overwhelm, process, productivity, reasons, rewards

3 Steps to Reset When You’re Spinning in Overwhelm

March 12, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Overwhelm is a doorway to procrastination and being stuck. Here are 3 steps to reset when you start spinning in overwhelm.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, clarity, discernment, focus, overwhelm, productivity, reset, saying no, spinning

A Contrarian Strategy for Clearing Your Mind

January 25, 2025 | Renée Fishman

When you’re caught in the web of spinning thoughts and ideas, this strategy can help you clear your mind without creating more work and overwhelm.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: actions, ADHD, bandwidth, clarity, coaching, mindset, overwhelm, productivity, projects, strategies, tasks

3 Reasons Why You Need a “Signature Dish” For Holiday Meals

November 27, 2024 | Renée Fishman

Finding inspiration and experimenting with new recipes can be a fun creative project. But when it comes to holiday meal prep, it’s best to stick to what’s tried and true. Here are 3 reasons why you need a signature dish at the holidays.

Filed Under: ADHD, Holidays, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, efficiency, holidays, overwhelm, planning, productivity, signature dish, strategies, time management

A Simple Strategy for Stress-Free Thanksgiving Prep

November 26, 2024 | Renée Fishman

Thanksgiving prep doesn’t have to be a source of overwhelm, even if you have ADHD. Learn a simple strategy for stress-free Thanksgiving dinner that will help you avoid burning out — or burning your meal.

Filed Under: ADHD, Productivity Tagged With: ADHD, cooking, executive function, implementation, overwhelm, planning, procrastination, productivity, solutions, strategies, task management, Thanksgiving, time management, work, work packets

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