“This will only take 20 minutes.” has to be the most used phrase said by people with ADHD. How many times have you wildly under- or overestimated how long something would take? Here’s why: Research shows people with ADHD have an impaired perception of time, which is why we often fail to predict how long […]
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If you’re a mom with ADHD and have trouble staying organized, you aren’t alone (that’s for dang sure). Research shows that individuals with ADHD may struggle with organizational tasks due to common traits of ADHD, like habitual forgetfulness. However, now that you’re a mom, you can’t really afford to be dropping the ball, especially when […]
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Lots of people feel anxious before traveling; it can be nerve-wracking to leave home, even if you’re going on a much-needed vacation. When you have ADHD though, that anxiety can be magnified for two big reasons: emotional hyperarousal (ADHDers feel stronger emotions than the average person) and the lack of executive functioning needed to prepare […]
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At this very moment, you may be struggling to remember someone’s name. Or that thing you learned from that podcast you listened to last week. Or something about an assignment due next week. Or was it due yesterday? 😬I’ve been there more times than I can remember. If you have ADHD and you feel like […]
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I used to think the following were productivity hacks: a jam-packed schedule, 60+ hour weeks, making high-stakes decisions daily, and high stress. I couldn’t have been more wrong about all of them. Maybe at one point in time these were markers of high-powered success stories, but in 2023, we now know that’s a high-speed train […]
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Ah, breakfast. I can’t think of breakfast without picturing that giant Frosted Flakes tiger smiling at me – call me indoctrinated. But we’re not gonna be talking about him, we’re gonna be talking about ADHD-friendly breakfasts. Because if you’re going to eat breakfast, you gotta make it a good one. Otherwise you probably are better […]
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When it comes to getting ready in the morning, I have several things working against me: ADHD, toddlers. Let me just stop right there. I should really get an award anytime I show up to anything on time because, I mean, c’mon. That’s why it’s incredibly useful to have a lightning speed get-ready routine in […]
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Hi! My name is Ana, I'm the neurodivergent gal behind Life's Pretty Wild. This is way more than an ADHD blog — I cover productivity, entrepreneurship, creativity, mindset, brain science, self-care, digital planning, parenting, and more. Check back often for practical, holistic (mushrooms or forest bathing, anyone?) & hilarious content.
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