You know you need to use your calendar. You know breaking big projects into smaller steps helps. You've probably heard a hundred times that routines are good for ADHD.

But knowing all of that doesn't mean you're actually doing it. That gap is one of the most common things I hear from adults with ADHD, and it's one of the reasons people look for ADHD coaching.

I talk about coaching all the time on this podcast, but I haven't spent much time explaining what it actually is. So this episode kicks off a six-part series on ADHD coaching: how it works, what you can expect, and how to figure out whether it's the right kind of support for you. Today we're starting with the basics.

In this episode:

  • What ADHD coaching actually is: a collaborative process, not someone running your life
  • Why the problem you notice (like always running late) often has something different going on underneath
  • The gap between knowing and doing, using bedtime as an example
  • A walk-through of what a coaching session can look like, and my Review, Revise, Recommit framework
  • Why coaching is more than accountability
  • What people work on with an ADHD coach (it's not only time management and organization)
  • Why ADHD-specific knowledge makes a difference
  • What coaching isn't: it doesn't replace medical care, diagnosis, medication management, or mental health treatment
  • What progress looks like, and how to tell whether coaching could help you

Try this: Think of one area where you already know what you need to do but you're having trouble following through. Instead of looking for another piece of advice, ask: What have I tried? What happened? What could I change next time?

Next week: ADHD coaching vs. therapy.

Read the blog post: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/adhd-coaching-session/

I'm reopening my ADHD group coaching program in November. If you've been thinking about getting some support with your ADHD, see my coaching options, book a call, or join the group coaching waitlist on my Services page: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/services

Would you rather start with some practical ADHD tools and ideas you can use on your own? Get on my email list: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/weekly

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