*FOUR* different types of to do lists: Sequenced Lists, Brain Dump, Menu of Options, & the 'Done' List — and how to use them to support your executive functioning beyond the traditional 'to-do' (especially if to-do lists can get overwhelming or are unhelpful for you!)

*FOUR* different types of to do lists: Sequenced Lists, Brain Dump, Menu of Options, & the 'Done' List — and how to use them to support your executive functioning beyond the traditional 'to-do' (especially if to-do lists can get overwhelming or are unhelpful for you!)

*FOUR* different types of to do lists: Sequenced Lists, Brain Dump, Menu of Options, &amp; the 'Done' List — and how to use them to support your executive functioning beyond the traditional 'to-do' (especially if to-do lists can get overwhelming or are unhelpful for you!)&nbsp;

91. Four Different Types of To-Do Lists + Ways To Use Them!

Sharing what I've noticed about how certain neurodiversity-affirming approaches can be *incredibly* supportive and accommodating for ADHD and autistic needs, while having the complete opposite effect where OCD is involved. Strategies that helped me so much before with demand avoidance and overwhelm totally backfired once my OCD flared up, and actually made things a lot worse. Unpacking all of that and more in this week's ep!  **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and the contents of this episode are not medical advice. I am not an expert on OCD, and I am not a mental health professional. This information is based on my own personal experiences at the beginnings of my journey in understanding my OCD with my therapist.**

Sharing what I've noticed about how certain neurodiversity-affirming approaches can be *incredibly* supportive and accommodating for ADHD and autistic needs, while having the complete opposite effect where OCD is involved. Strategies that helped me so much before with demand avoidance and overwhelm totally backfired once my OCD flared up, and actually made things a lot worse. Unpacking all of that and more in this week's ep! **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and the contents of this episode are not medical advice. I am not an expert on OCD, and I am not a mental health professional. This information is based on my own personal experiences at the beginnings of my journey in understanding my OCD with my therapist.**

Sharing what I've noticed about how certain neurodiversity-affirming approaches can be *incredibly* supportive and accommodating for ADHD and autistic needs, while having the complete opposite effect where OCD is involved. Strategies that helped me so much before with demand avoidance and overwhelm totally backfired once my OCD flared up, and actually made things a lot worse. Unpacking all of that and more in this week's ep!&nbsp; **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and the contents of this episode are not medical advice. I am not an expert on OCD, and I am not a mental health professional. This information is based on my own personal experiences at the beginnings of my journey in understanding my OCD with my therapist.**&nbsp;

90. Do ADHD-affirming strategies and approaches backfire for OCD?

Here's what to do BEFORE you dive into using traditional ADHD coaching tools: Investigating harm-reductive and de-shaming mindsets for when the novelty wears off for that new tool, that new visual timer, that new planner.

Here's what to do BEFORE you dive into using traditional ADHD coaching tools: Investigating harm-reductive and de-shaming mindsets for when the novelty wears off for that new tool, that new visual timer, that new planner.

3. Intentional Novelty: Adding Sparkle to Your Systems

Today I'm talking about my top "mindset downloads" for overcoming perfectionism and how to break away from your all-or-nothing thinking. (And a cute story about the first time I met Shawn, and how he blew me away on our first date!).

Today I'm talking about my top "mindset downloads" for overcoming perfectionism and how to break away from your all-or-nothing thinking. (And a cute story about the first time I met Shawn, and how he blew me away on our first date!).

Today I'm talking about my top "mindset downloads" for overcoming perfectionism and how to break away from your all-or-nothing thinking. (And a cute story about the first time I met Shawn, and how he blew me away on our first date!).&nbsp;

2. Perfectionism: Do it Badly. On Purpose.

Hi friends! Welcome to the Connected Divergents Podcast. On this episode, I'm talking about the mindsets & perspectives that are essential in order to create sustainable habits when you have ADHD. It's not about forcing yourself to adhere to the neurotypical rules. It's about creating space to honor your brain, and work with your executive dysfunction instead of always fighting against it. Follow me @comfortandkindness on Instagram to learn even more.

Hi friends! Welcome to the Connected Divergents Podcast. On this episode, I'm talking about the mindsets & perspectives that are essential in order to create sustainable habits when you have ADHD. It's not about forcing yourself to adhere to the neurotypical rules. It's about creating space to honor your brain, and work with your executive dysfunction instead of always fighting against it. Follow me @comfortandkindness on Instagram to learn even more.

Hi friends! Welcome to the Connected Divergents Podcast. On this episode, I'm talking about the mindsets &amp; perspectives that are essential in order to create sustainable habits when you have ADHD. It's not about forcing yourself to adhere to the neurotypical rules. It's about creating space to honor your brain, and work with your executive dysfunction instead of always fighting against it. Follow me @comfortandkindness on Instagram to learn even more.&nbsp;

1. Sustainable Habits

Learn how to work with your executive dysfunction instead of always feeling like you're trying to fight against it. I'm a Radical ADHD & AuDHD Acceptance Coach, and I teach a harm-reduction approach to ADHD & executive functioning so you can step into your neurodivergence and feel at home in your ADHD brain.

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