Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC's Articles
Activity Blocking vs. Time Blocking: Which Strategy Supports Executive Function?
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · July 24, 2025
Time blocking is a popular time management strategy people with executive function challenges frequently struggle with. Try activity blocking instead.
Closing the Gap Between Inspiration and Action: A Guide for Professionals
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · July 11, 2025
Do you get stuck in the gap between inspiration and action? Are you missing opportunities because of it? Try these strategies for closing the gap.
The Three-Step Strategy That’s Changing Difficult Conversations
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · June 19, 2025
Learn a simple communication strategy (and the science behind it) to tackle tough conversations in your personal and professional life.
Turn Change Into a Game Using "Scavenger Hunt” Strategy
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · May 29, 2025
Do you have difficulty doing the boring but necessary stuff? The scavenger hunt strategy is an effective tool for getting your brain engaged.
What Are You Doing All This For?
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · December 12, 2024
Do you spend each day checking off tasks without understanding how your activity is moving you forward? This article explores the value of planning.
Emotions Are Not Data
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · October 17, 2024
Do you impulsively make decisions based on emotion? Emotions are experiences not data. Use these tools to manage emotions and make better decisions.
The Good Life v. The Should Life
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · October 08, 2024
The pattern of the words we choose matters. Our beliefs around what we should do, should want, should accomplish get in the way of our best life.
Five Steps to Go from Hyperfocus to Flow
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · May 01, 2024
Hyperfocus can frustrate some people with ADHD. Use these five steps to break out of hyperfocus and enter the enjoyable state of flow.
The ADHD Brain and Systems - Part 2
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · February 22, 2024
Part 2 of The ADHD Brain and Systems provides five strategies for creating systems that work for YOU.
The ADHD Brain and Systems - Part 1
By Lucy Adams BSEd MS PCC · February 14, 2024
Do you crave a perfect system? Does every system that starts out promising for you end up disappointing you? Work with your ASHD brain.
