Quinn Brooks-Ward

That would be great, IF someone actually does something about it.

When you drop the ball, ask yourself if it's a actually hand-blown glass shattered on the ground or if it's a baseball sitting wherever you dropped it. Either way, you need to clean it up eventually!

🌟 Celebrating the small wins:
• Taking breaks before burnout
• Setting gentle boundaries
• Choosing simple over perfect
• Protecting our peace

What's your win this week?

#ADHDHolidays #ADHDWins

🆘 ADHD Emergency Reset Buttons:
• Step outside
• Splash cold water
• Name 5 blue things
• Take 3 deep breaths

Don't wait for overwhelm - hit reset early and often!

#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife

POV: The mall music is too loud, the lights are too bright, and your brain is processing EVERYTHING 😵‍💫

Your ADHD Sensory Survival Kit:
• Noise-canceling earbuds
• Sunglasses
• Quiet corner map
• Exit strategy

Add your sensory survival tips below!

#ADHDHolidays

"No" is a complete sentence.
"I need to leave" doesn't require explanation.
"I'm simplifying this year" isn't up for debate.

Your holiday boundaries aren't mean - they're maintenance.

#ADHDHolidays #Boundaries

Breaking news: "Write holiday cards" isn't one task - it's like 15 invisible steps your ADHD brain has to process 🤯

Quick fix: Circle anything that takes 2 mins. Do those NOW.

#ADHDHolidays

🔋 ADHD Energy Budget Reality Check:

Mall shopping + family gathering + holiday cooking = WAY more energy than most people think it "should."

Your energy limits aren't character flaws. They're data points for better planning.

#ADHDHolidays #EnergyManagement

I'm a HUGE fan of live co-working of any sort! i spend time every day on Caveday. If I'm not working, I'm using it to help me with stuff around the house or even self-care time. There's something about the intention setting that really works!

LMAO, I completely understand! This is when you tell the voices in your head to shut it!

Your Official ADHD Holiday Permission Slip has arrived!

Permission granted to:
• Leave when overwhelmed
• Keep things simple
• Skip perfect wrapping
• Choose peace over pressure

Because doing the holidays YOUR way isn't wrong - it's smart!

#ADHDHolidays #ADHDLife

That scene won't leave your brain alone, but you're "not supposed" to write it yet? Plot twist: Write it anyway. Your story. Your rules. No one cares which scene you wrote first - they just want the story. ✨ https://bit.ly/3D8PkeH #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

That scene won't leave your brain alone, but you're "not supposed" to write it yet?
Plot twist: Write it anyway.
Your story. Your rules.
No one cares which scene you wrote first - they just want the story. ✨
https://bit.ly/3D8PkeH
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting

"This planner will fix everything!" ...said every productivity guru who doesn't understand ADHD 🙄 New post: Time management strategies actually designed for creative brains! Read more: https://bit.ly/4gpjNDG #ADHDWriter #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting

"This planner will fix everything!"
...said every productivity guru who doesn't understand ADHD 🙄

New post: Time management strategies actually designed for creative brains!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4gpjNDG
#ADHDWriter #WritingCommunity #Productivity #AmWriting

Write Your Own Path: Self-Publishing Help for Neurodivergent Authors Empower your self-publishing journey. Resources and tips tailored for neurodivergent and ADHD authors to simplify the publishing process.

If you're not busy, could you head over to www.writeyourownpath.com and poke around a little? I just installed Google Analytics and I want to make sure it's working properly.
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The problem with ADHD'ers using urgency/anxiety as our primary fuel to start shit is that there's a magical point after which more urgency/anxiety makes it LESS (often much less) likely that actually start.

The best part is: you usually can't tell which side of that point you're on

Curiosity question: What is your biggest pain point when you take classes to help you further your writing career? What keeps you from either completing them or feeling successful?

Did you get one???

Luckily it was only one store and Target was well prepared for the madness they expected. But my feet are STILL cold. Never again.

Today marked the first and last time I go Black Friday shopping in person. Mad props to those who love this but I did not!

Dammit!! I wish I’d picked up an extra like I considered. I hope you’re able to get one!!

@jimthedarling.bsky.social thought you would appreciate this.

You know you’re in Wisconsin when every bar in town is packed at 6:30 the night before Thanksgiving.

While a controversial topic, this is a great use for GPT if you're not sure about how to craft great alt text.

I got influence by TT to get one of the "branch" lights and it's AMAZING behind my reading recliner! It's now my main light in the room because it's soft.

Maximize Book Backmatter: Engage Readers & Boost Your Brand Discover how to use your book's backmatter to engage readers, build connections, and boost your author brand with these actionable tips.

Are you using the most valuable real estate in your book effectively? This one trick helped me increase read-through and backlist sales!
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Agreed!!! That said, Greatest Showman is partly responsible for me coming out publicly, so that work of fiction did some good.

I love this idea! I've been using ChatGPT to help me write the alt text to make sure it's useful to those who need it.

Sadly, only the prescription drugs will increase because of this. The great thing is our meds are so cheap right now we won't even notice. Oh wait...

Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Author with ADHD If you live with ADHD, feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome can frequently creep in and undermine your confidence as an author. When faced with rejections, delays, or other setbacks in your pu...

Taking the next big, scary step, I'm working to get all of my content migrated to a new and improved blog! I feel retro, but have been assured it's still a good thing to do. LOL

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ADHD writing hack: Set a timer for 15 minutes and write as much as you can. Stop when the timer buzzes—or keep going if you’re on a roll!
Small bursts of focus can add up to big progress. 🖋️ What’s your favorite writing trick?
#adhdwriters #timemanagement #writinglife