what i learned the hard way about productivity

I spent 40 years believing that rest was something you earned by finishing all the dishes.

I thought self-care was selfish and felt guilty taking time for myself.

So, three coffees before noon got me halfway through the day. One cookie got me to sit down at my desk. Three more treats and I cleaned up the kitchen.

At midnight I told myself "just one more episode…" Then two more. Because it was the only part of the day that was mine.

I snapped at my kids when they refused to eat my homemade dinner. Then I’d cry in the bathroom about being a terrible mom.

Eventually, I nearly cracked.

I was secretly relieved when I got the flu, because I finally had an excuse to stop.

Somewhere along the way I decided to certify as an ADHD coach and get myself diagnosed. That’s a story for another day.

I wish I could say that once I understood what was going on it was like waving a magic wand.

But there are no magic wands.

However, the turning point came when I learned about the importance of rest and how it’s what helps you stay productive over time. I’ll tell you about that tomorrow.

That shift in mindset had such a big impact on me that it became the basis of my new free training:

Dishes Later. You First! A Free Training on How to Schedule Self-Care Time as a Bust Mom with ADHD - And Stick to your Plans

On July 30th, I'm sharing all that I wish someone had told me years ago:

✓ Different kinds of rest and when you need each one.

✓ the switch that gets your ADHD body sleeping, eating well, exercising and refueling, without willpower.

✓ how to fit real rest into a week that's already full.

So that you can get into bed before midnight, sit down to an actual lunch, and stop wishing you had the flu to allow yourself permission to stop.

SAVE YOUR SPOT