I didn't actually consider for a moment that I might have ADHD until I was about forty. I was on a Facebook group for women with Autism, explaining how I had had yet another argument with a boss and stormed out of a perfectly good job for no good reason. One poster tentatively suggested I might have ADHD. Like most people my mind automatically went to a mental image of a little boy running around in circles or squirming to sit still in a seat. That wasn't me as a child and it isn't me now.

When is a failure not a failure?

As we step into 2025, I’m not setting myself up with a list of impossible tasks or things I "should" do. Instead, I’m focusing on resolutions that align with who I am, how I function, and what actually makes me happy. Here’s what I’ve got:

I have to admit straight off the bat, I have a bad attitude when it comes to Mindfulness and Meditation. I've tried it. I don't like it and I cannot do it. My mind is too busy to sit still and focus on one thing at a time.

I chose the theme of overwhelm this month, because I felt like I was at breaking point. I'd just let go my most high maintenance client (ironically in an attempt to feel less overwhelmed) and the result was 2 months continuing that job, whilst training the replacements (yes plural - three of them all to replace me) and trying to keep up with my other work (and failing - I had to quit another client).

Sadly, no one has actually made me a Congrats on the Autism cake and so I have been forced to mock up my own (badly) in Canva.

I’ve always been a fan of multitasking—often doing more than one thing at a time, usually not very well! Long car drives, however, are my arch nemesis, which is why podcasts have become my secret weapon. I can dive into my special interest—neurodiversity—while driving, turning tedious hours on the road into learning experiences.

For individuals with ADHD, managing money can be a significant challenge. ADHD, characterized by symptoms such as impulsivity, inattention, and executive dysfunction, often makes the task of budgeting and tracking finances more daunting. If you’re someone who struggles to stay on top of your finances, rest assured you’re not alone. Many adults with ADHD face similar difficulties, but with some thoughtful strategies and tools, financial management can become more manageable.

Getting started was easy. Carrying it through to completion was the hard part.