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ADHD, Procrastination & Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism can seem like opposites, but for many adults with ADHD, they can become deeply intertwined. This post explores how executive-function challenges, pressure, perfectionistic thinking, and emotional avoidance can create a frustrating cycle, and why understanding what’s happening beneath the surface can help shift the focus from self-criticism to curiosity.
The Problem With Motivation
We often believe we need motivation before we can change, but what if we've gotten it backwards? In this reflection, I explore why discipline, not motivation, is often the true foundation of growth, and how the small choices we make every day quietly shape the lives we create over time.
Reciprocity in Romantic Relationships | Why Love Feels One-Sided
If your relationship feels one-sided, that feeling matters. Lack of reciprocity often creates anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt, especially for people who over-function to maintain connection. This piece explores how emotional imbalance affects relationships and what healthy reciprocity actually feels like.
Motherhood Is Hard (And We Need to Stop Pretending Otherwise)
A tender, honest exploration of the emotional complexity of motherhood—maternal ambivalence, the burden of expectations, the shame of struggling, and the taboo surrounding mothers who need solitude. Includes insights from Discovering the Inner Mother by Bethany Webster.
Attachment Theory: How Early Patterns Shape Adult Relationships (Without Putting You in a Box)
Clear, human language on attachment—what you learned early, how it shows up now, and how to grow beyond anxious/avoidant habits in real life.
Who Are You Beneath What You Do?
A gentle, practical look at who you are beneath roles and achievements—plus prompts to map what shaped you and where you want to go next.
“I needed to write, to express myself through written language not only so that others might hear me but so that I could hear myself.”
— Gabor Maté
