How the Pomodoro Technique Can Help Manage ADHD Time Blindness
For anyone who has ADHD, time blindness is tough. We’re sitting down, completely immersed in something, and next thing you know, hours have disappeared. Now, we’re late, and our friend/family member/coworker is annoyed with us once again. Getting anywhere on time feels impossible, and most of all, we cannot seem to get the things done […]
Navigating PMDD During University Finals
It’s finals week. Empty coffee cups stack up, and deadlines feel like they’re piling on top of me. For most students, this is already a stressful time—papers to write, exams to cram for, and an overwhelming pressure to perform. But for women with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), like myself, finals can feel even more intense […]
On Imposter Syndrome
Last Friday, I received a big promotion and a raise. The role, one that I have been yearning for my whole career, places me at a highly respected level in my field. The news should have had me dancing.
On Coping with Burnout
My client Julia* confided recently how tired and irritable she’s feeling all the time. Her toddler’s sleep schedule is disrupted thanks to a recent cold, and combined with the demands of hockey and gymnastics from her two older children, she “just can’t catch my breath.” In addition to working full time, in her downtime, she’s […]
