Practical Workplace Support for Overwhelm, Anxiety & Burnout
Practical Workplace Support for Overwhelm, Anxiety & Burnout
Our posts offer information, tips, and personal stories to support neurodivergent business owners and employees to thrive.
Disclaimer
These posts are not intended as legal advice, and are merely reflective of the experience of the ADHD Support Worker team.
Why Self-Awareness Matters for ADHD at Work One of the most powerful ADHD strategies is also one of the most overlooked: self-awareness. When you live with ADHD, your energy levels, focus, and motivation are rarely consistent. Some mornings feel impossible, some afternoons disappear in a …
AI can be an incredibly useful tool for an ADHD brain. Used well, it can help with some of the very things that often feel difficult at work: organising information, breaking down tasks, remembering actions, creating structure and getting started when something feels too big. …
Work can feel relentless when you have ADHD. Emails continue to arrive, deadlines move closer, direct messages keep coming, and your task list gets longer. But knowing what to do first can become increasingly difficult and sometimes, near impossible, leading to task paralysis. You know …
One of the most common things I hear from adults with ADHD is, “I’m lazy.” But in my work as an ADHD Support Worker, this has never once been true. What I see instead are capable, committed people carrying far more internal pressure than anyone …
A typical week in my role as an ADHD Support Worker is shaped by the realities facing the neurodivergent professionals I work with. The rhythm of the week is rarely predictable. Supporting professionals with ADHD means working within fluctuating levels of focus, energy, and emotional …
Two people got in touch with me this week, having taken the time to find out about what I do and to write a thoughtful message asking for support. I really appreciated that. I know that for many people—especially those who are neurodivergent—reaching out isn’t …
Do you often find yourself staring at a to-do list that seems endless, feeling anxiety rise and a sense of shame creeping in because you just can’t seem to tick off those tasks? You are definitely not alone—this is a common challenge faced by many …
There’s a lot of talk these days about inclusion in the workplace — and rightly so. But when it comes to employees with ADHD, the kind of support that really makes a difference often happens behind the scenes. Quietly. Consistently. And always confidentially. As a …
Task paralysis can be particularly frustrating when faced with a blank page. Whether it’s an email, a report, or a social media post, the sight of an empty document can trigger a sense of dread that makes starting feel impossible. The longer you sit staring …
The world of neurodiversity is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest insights isn’t just something I do for fun (though I genuinely love learning!)—it’s a crucial part of how I support my clients. As a Specialist Virtual Assistant and ADHD Coach, I want …