As the time changes, the sun sets earlier, and the temperature drops, many of us start feeling the changing of the season in our bodies and minds. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. For me, that means that every winter, starting right about now, I tend to have a harder time. My energy levels drop, I lose my appetite, and I feel a near-constant low-grade anxiety. Some years it is harder than others. Last year, for me, it was pretty rough. In honor of mental health awareness, I wanted to share some things that have helped me with my SAD in the hopes that it may help anyone here who suffers from it: 1. A good therapist, and a journal. Journaling is one of my best allies against seasonal depression. It helps me combat negative thoughts, understand when I'm falling into bad patterns, and overall keep an awareness on where my limited energy is going. And a good therapist takes that a step further. 2. Plenty of exercise & time spent outside. In the winter, it's even more important to maintain a regular exercise schedule. This can be as simple as regular walks outside, going for runs, taking up classes, or getting an accountability buddy to go to the gym with. 3. Vitamin D supplements and a phototherapy lamp. With less sunlight, people with SAD tend to have less than ideal levels of vitamin D. A phototherapy lamp before 8 AM and supplements can help a lot. 4. Regular hangouts with friends. It can be hard to want to go out and spend time with friends, but isolating makes SAD symptoms worse. Try to schedule a regular weekly hangout that's always in your calendar, so it's not as easy to skip out on. Overall, just remember that you are not alone and that SAD symptoms will go away. It may not always feel like that in the moment, but it's always been true for me. If you're feeling SAD, feel free to reach out to the community here! And come to our virtual co-working sessions to get some social time in! We'll also be hosting more in-person and virtual events throughout the winter to encourage community and togetherness.

That was me — ADHD since I was a kid. Living in chaos. Feeling broken. But knowing deep down I was capable of more. I’m writing a book for ADHD men in midlife - and I want it shaped by real voices.. That’s why I’m running paid research calls (VLCs): ✅30–45 min audio call ✅$40 thank-you (Zelle, PayPal, CashApp) ✅Stay anonymous if you want ✅$200 raffle once 20 calls are complete 👉 Book your call here: tidycal.com/erico/book Your story can change lives. Starting with your own. (Thanks @Bill Widmer for inviting me to post this here!)

I'm gonna real with you guys... Being an entrepreneur with ADHD is fucking hard sometimes. I’m constantly second-guessing my ideas, tweaking my systems, questioning my offer, wondering if I should pivot… or start a whole new business altogether. Just last week, I almost convinced @Rex Loyer we needed to create another offer. But then I remembered... Success doesn't come from having the perfect idea or constant tweaking. It comes from staying with something long enough to let it work. Because every change has a fixed cost in focused energy. Switch your CRM? You lose hours (or days) learning the new one. Switch your offer? You lose 20% of the momentum you’d already built. Think of it this way: You’re pushing a massive boulder up a hill. It’s heavy. It’s slow. Your muscles ache. Then you spot another boulder off to the side that looks a little smaller, maybe smoother, maybe more colorful. You think, “Maybe that one will be easier to push." "If I could just find the right boulder, I can get to the top of this hill and push it down the other side.” So you drop the boulder you’ve been pushing and walk over to the new one. But guess what? It’s just as heavy. Sometimes even heavier. And the worst part? All that effort you spent pushing the first one…is gone. If you didn't maintain it, it starts rolling back down the hill. And now you’re back at the bottom of a new hill, starting from zero again. This time with more fatigue. Here's my point... Entrepreneurship isn't about the big glamorous "I made $1 million overnight" moves. For 99% of people, it doesn't work like that. It's a slow, painful grind over months and years. Without letting shiny object pull you in. I get it - it's pulled me in many times. I've switched businesses a TON. That's why I have people in my corner holding me accountable to sticking to one thing long enough to see it through. Because left to my own devices, my ADHD will pull me in another direction.

I got to Level 6 in Skoolers. It's a silly win that does not mean much... unless I am just shooting for the visibility!

We’ve got major celebration energy in the house today! 💥 First up, a huge round of applause for @Brian Diep , who showed up every single day for our previous 30 day challenge and the 21-Day Challenge and hit a huge milestone and met his goal - 100 cold calls! 💪 He’s grown his confidence, his courage, and his ability to connect in such an authentic way. That kind of consistency and follow-through is what Focus Founders is all about! Showing up, even when it’s hard, until something clicks. 🔥 You inspired me so much too man!! And let’s give a big cheer for @Heather Di Rocco , who also completed her 21-Day goal - scheduling 5 appointments !!! 🙌 She’s also in the middle of something exciting ~revamping her AI community into a new tiered model while finding creative ways to support other groups she loves (even on a limited budget). That’s such heart-centered entrepreneurship in action. 💖 Let’s celebrate both of them for showing what real progress looks like in all its forms: courage, creativity, and consistency. ✨ Drop some fire gifs below to cheer them on!✨ Let’s fill this thread with encouragement, support, and love for our fellow founders who are doing the work! 💫