Are mornings hard for you? Do you try to start working right away, only to find yourself stuck — even when it’s something you’re genuinely excited about?

This week on Tips from an ADHD Coach, Jaye explains why mornings can be harder for ADHDers. And she shares tips for following through with our intentions when mornings are tough. 

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Timestamps

(00:43) Sandi’s listener letter

(02:17) Why can mornings be hard with ADHD?

(05:57) Do we need to do intense mental work in the morning?

(08:30) Strategies to help do mental work in the morning if necessary

(12:23) Recap

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Tips from an ADHD Coach show page on Understood.org. 

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