I was reminded of this very personally a couple of days ago. I had a stressful call with my sister - and even though the call itself ended, my body didn’t move on as quickly. I was so dysregulated afterward that I ended up essentially bed-ridden for a couple of days. Not lazy. Not unmotivated. Just… offline.. And that’s the thing we often miss, especially as entrepreneurs. When our nervous system takes a hit, productivity doesn’t just dip a little. Sometimes it stops entirely. In relationships, dysregulation can show up as triggers, shutdown, or emotional overwhelm. In business, it can look like procrastination, brain fog, avoidance, or not being able to access the part of us that knows what to do. No amount of pushing helps in those moments. What actually helps is tending to the nervous system first, letting the body settle so execution can come back online. This is why I keep saying: 💚 regulation isn’t separate from productivity 💚 emotional safety isn’t separate from follow-through 💚 and “doing nothing” for a bit can sometimes be the most strategic move So if you’re struggling to execute right now, it might not be a discipline problem. It might just be your nervous system asking for care. Curious - have you noticed moments where an emotional hit affected your ability to show up or work afterward? 💚

Before the day speeds up… before emails, tasks, and other people’s needs take over - let’s pause for a moment together. What’s one small thing you could do today that would help your nervous system feel even 5% better? Not for your business. Not for productivity. Not because it’s “good for you.” Just for you. 💚 It could be : • stepping outside for a minute • drinking a full glass of water • taking a few slow breaths • texting someone you trust • letting yourself rest without guilt • doing absolutely nothing for five minutes There’s no such thing as too small here. And “unproductive” still counts. Drop it below 👇Let’s remind each other that regulation is built in tiny, human moments - not big fixes. 💚

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can feel like someone finally turning the lights on. Suddenly, your life makes sense. The missed deadlines. The overwhelm. The exhaustion from trying to “keep up.” The constant feeling that everyone else got a rulebook you never received. For many women and late diagnosed men , that diagnosis brings deep relief. It whispers: You weren’t broken. You weren’t lazy. You weren’t failing on purpose. Your life hasn’t been a series of personal shortcomings — it’s been a nervous system doing its best without the right support. And then… there’s the other side. The grief. Grief for the younger you who struggled silently. For the opportunities that might have unfolded differently. For the confidence you might have had sooner. For the paths you didn’t take because you believed the story that you were “too much” or “not enough.” This grief can be unexpected and heavy. You can feel grateful and devastated at the same time — both things can be true. Coming to terms with this isn’t about rushing to “look on the bright side.” It’s about allowing space for mourning and meaning. Naming the loss without judging it. Offering compassion to the versions of you who did the best they could with what they had. Rewriting the narrative — not to erase the past, but to understand it. Letting the diagnosis be a beginning, not just an explanation. An ADHD diagnosis doesn’t change what happened — but it does change what happens next. You get to stop fighting yourself. You get to build a life that works with your brain, not against it. You get to choose gentler expectations, clearer boundaries, and support that actually fits. And slowly, the grief softens — not because it wasn’t valid, but because it’s met with understanding, self-trust, and permission to move forward in a new way. If this resonates, you’re not alone. This is a very real part of the ADHD journey — especially for those diagnosed later in life. Both the relief and the grief deserve to be held.

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Hi I'm Sarah and I am a menopause Doula. I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD and I'm looking to connect with others that will understand me. My biggest issue is consistency and focus