Eliza Barach

Executive functioning affects planning, focus, and follow-through. Learn what the 7 executive functions are and how ADHD impacts each one.

Why relationships feel harder with ADHD—and how connection, working with your brain, and the right partnership can support healthier, more sustainable relationships.

As ADHDers, we often rely on numbers and logical reasoning to convince ourselves to make changes. "Exercise reduces heart disease risk by 30%." "Saving $100 monthly adds up to $36,000 in 30 years." The reality is that knowing something is beneficial intellectually doesn't automatically translate into taking action. This gap sits at the core of ADHD motivation; the disconnect between knowledge and behavior affects everyone, but it's particularly pronounced for us since we are emotional and...