For people with ADHD, emails can feel far more than “just messages”. They can trigger anxiety, avoidance and overwhelm — not because of a lack of professionalism, but because of how the ADHD brain processes pressure and emotion. This post explores why emails feel so hard, and how the right systems and support can make them more manageable.

As October — and ADHD Awareness Month — comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learnt through my own experiences: living with ADHD, parenting a child with ADHD, and coaching and supporting many people who have it.

Struggling to start or finish tasks—even ones you care about? Body doubling is a simple, supportive strategy that can help boost focus, reduce procrastination, and make getting things done feel easier. Discover how it works and how you can try it for yourself—solo or in one of my free online sessions.