Balancing Business, Family, and ADHD: Strategies to Thrive Without the Burnout
Struggling to balance business, family, and ADHD without burning out? This guide shares ADHD-friendly strategies to manage your time, set boundaries, and streamline operations so you can thrive in both work and life. Get practical tips to simplify, delegate, and scale—without the overwhelm.
Your Biggest ADHD Business Challenges—and How to Solve Them
It’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start building a business that works for you. By tackling ADHD challenges head-on and implementing systems that streamline your operations, you can reclaim your time, reduce stress, and focus on what drives growth.
The Complex Journey to ADHD Diagnosis: Navigating Systemic Oversights
My path to an ADHD diagnosis was a journey marked by complexity and the added challenge of navigating through a healthcare system that often does not fully account for the nuanced experiences of individuals who find themselves at the intersection of multiple identities. This journey was not just about seeking a name for my experiences but also about confronting and overcoming systemic barriers that obscure the true nature of those experiences.
Charting Unfamiliar Waters as a Female CEO
Every leader wants to meet and exceed expectations, both their own and those of others. But as a woman of color, it feels like there's a heightened sense of duty. There's the inherent commitment to the team and clients, but there's also a subtle, unspoken duty to represent and uplift one's community.
Consistently Inconsistent: The ADHD CEO’s Paradox
However, there's one challenge that I consistently find myself wrestling with. A challenge that, in the spirit of authenticity, I am going to share today- is the chronic struggle of staying consistent with posting and engaging on social media. Why is it a struggle, you ask? My mind is like a graffiti wall with ideas constantly being sprayed on, but when it comes to settling down and churning out content consistently, let's just say my wall often goes blank.
Immediately No
Living with ADHD, depression, and anxiety is like juggling a circus of emotions on a tightrope. So, when I'm hit with this unexplainable lack of motivation, it's like trying to solve a mystery without any clues. I find myself questioning the source of this sudden change. Is it boredom? Depression? Burnout? Or perhaps it's an unexpected blend of all three, conspiring against my creative genius.
Navigating Client Letdowns: Choosing Alignment over Overwhelm
One of the toughest decisions that a CEO can make is saying no to a potential client. As much as we want to help everyone, it is not always feasible to take on more work. We must be honest with ourselves and our clients about what we can and cannot handle. Saying no to a client may seem like a letdown, but it is better than overpromising and underdelivering.
It’s The Audacity For Me
As a woman running a business, I am constantly striving to build a business that reflects my values and expertise. And when it comes to working with clients, we all want to make sure that the relationship is mutually beneficial and respectful. Unfortunately, there are times when a client just doesn't fit the bill, and it becomes necessary to cut ties. It's never easy, but sometimes it's a necessary part of maintaining your peace and preserving your sanity.
The Burnout is real
The day starts at 6:50 am and more often than not, the day ends well after midnight. While I love having the time freedom of running my own business, let's be clear my days are completely at capacity. Every day there is no shortage of client and team calls, client projects, administrative tasks for the business, and mommy, and wife duties. Running a business while supporting a family is no walk in the park, and often times women frequently experience overwhelming feelings of burnout.
Throw the whole business away
Some days I have had to put in 12 to 14 hours to get things done only to sometimes ponder if the results are even worth all the effort. I have had days when I get so overwhelmed with my workload that my body freezes and I can't seem to physically get anything done. As much as I love being able to control my time and not having to answer to anyone, being the CEO is not for everybody.