Author: ADHD Beans

It’s depression. You can’t put it into words. You get stuck and time passes by. I’m stood there on the edge of a cliff, can’t go back and can’t go forward. Days go by. I’m still in the same place. Everyone else’s life goes on, but you’re stuck. You try and try and try and …

All changes are more or less tinged with melancholy, for what we are leaving behind is part of ourselves. Amelia Barr Hello, all! Today I was pondering what kind of post I would write for you this week and it struck me that I haven’t done an update in a while and I do have …

I’m often daydreaming, and it’s because I’ve always liked the idea of there being something more than the normal world. Samantha Shannon Maladaptive daydreaming. It sounds sort of scary, doesn’t it? I’m not a big fan of the word, “maladaptive,” but I get it. By the time we get done today, I hope you get …

High achievers are motivated by pleasurable outcomes. Underachievers are motivated by pleasurable methods. Tommy Newberry Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Many people celebrate it as ADHD Appreciation Month and, honestly, I think we need both so I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful month of October. It is, by far, my favorite month of the year and …

I’ve been thinking a lot about loss; about my Mamaw and Papaw. My paternal grandmother, Mamaw Jerry, died almost 8 months ago. I’ve written about it a lot, here on the blog; working through my grief as I go. My Papaw, my maternal grandfather, died in 2018. He passed away after a short battle with …

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. William James “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” – Robert Byrne I think one big key to being content in life is to find purpose. I don’t necessarily love the phrase …

I have written 11 books but each time I think ‘Uh-oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’ Maya Angelou I struggle with Imposter Syndrome. I first wrote about it back in January. You can read it here: Imposter Syndrome and other bad …

Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. Thomas Carlyle Over the last year, give or take, my self-esteem and self-confidence have sky-rocketed. I feel better about myself and my abilities than I have in a long time, maybe ever. The best part is, I feel stronger than ever before; ready to face whatever life throws …

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Brene Brown Boundaries are important to set for all of us, but especially for people with mental health issues. We need to be able to protect ourselves from the things and the people who can exacerbate our …