Your Brain Isn’t Broken, It’s Just Extremely Interested

February 12, 2026

If you have ADHD, doom scrolling isn’t about laziness or poor discipline—it’s what happens when a novelty-seeking brain meets infinite scroll and threat-based content. This post breaks down why ADHD brains are especially vulnerable to doom scrolling, how anxiety can hijack attention, and why shame doesn’t work. Instead of “scroll less” advice, you’ll learn how to change the environment, add real stopping cues, and give your brain somewhere safe to land.

Cyberchondria: When Google Becomes the Doctor

January 27, 2026

Late-night symptom searching often starts with reassurance and ends in panic. When uncertainty meets endless medical content, anxious brains fixate on worst-case explanations—a pattern known as cyberchondria. Fatigue, doomscrolling, and reduced self-control at night make the spiral worse, not better. This piece explains why “just Googling it” backfires and offers a gentle Pause and Ground approach to interrupt the loop, protect your nervous system, and regain calm without ignoring your health.

When Rest Feels Like Failure: Redefining Rest for Guilt-Free Downtime

January 13, 2026

If you have ADHD, rest can feel strangely uncomfortable—even guilt-inducing. You may be exhausted, yet unable to stop, reaching for your phone instead of truly recharging. This isn’t laziness; it’s neurobiology. ADHD brains struggle to shift from “go mode” to rest, and digital scrolling often becomes a poor substitute for real recovery. This article reframes rest as a regulation strategy, offering gentle, science-backed recovery rituals for guilt-free downtime.

Resolution Overload: Why You Don’t Need a Reinvention, Just a Reset

January 2, 2026

A few weeks into the new year, motivation often fades and stress quietly takes its place. This post explores why traditional resolutions burn us out, how habit fatigue affects the nervous system, and why it’s not a discipline problem. With research-backed insights and a simple 48-hour reset approach, you’ll learn how to step off the pressure loop, regain clarity, and create sustainable change without forcing a “new you.”

ADHD, New Year, Same Brain: A Guide to New Year Planning

December 26, 2025

January planning can feel especially heavy if you have ADHD—big goals spark a burst of motivation, then quickly collapse into overwhelm and shame. This post reframes New Year planning through an ADHD-friendly lens, explaining why traditional resolutions fail and how tiny starts, visual rules, and time anchoring create momentum without pressure. Instead of chasing a “new you,” you’ll learn how to design systems that support your brain, reduce friction, and make progress feel possible again.

“I’ll Do It Later”: Understanding ADHD Procrastination Without Shame

December 17, 2025

If you have ADHD, procrastination isn’t a character flaw—it’s a nervous system response. This post breaks down why starting tasks can feel impossible, how emotion regulation and executive function play a role, and why willpower often fails. With practical, brain-friendly strategies like tiny starts and dopamine bridges, you’ll learn how to move from stuck to starting without shame. You don’t need more discipline. You need safer, kinder ways to begin.

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Your Brain Isn’t Broken, It’s Just Extremely Interested

Cyberchondria: When Google Becomes the Doctor

When Rest Feels Like Failure: Redefining Rest for Guilt-Free Downtime

Resolution Overload: Why You Don’t Need a Reinvention, Just a Reset

ADHD, New Year, Same Brain: A Guide to New Year Planning

“I’ll Do It Later”: Understanding ADHD Procrastination Without Shame

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