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  For many women, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood is both a revelation and a reckoning. It's the moment when years of self-doubt, internal chaos, and misunderstood behaviours suddenly make sense. Yet, it's also a time of mourning—for the years lost to misdiagnosis, for the potential unfulfilled, and for the self-compassion that was absent when it was needed most. The Invisible Struggles ADHD in women often presents differently than in men. While boys might exhibit hyperactivity and impulsiveness, girls are more likely to internalise their symptoms. They become the daydreamers, the ones who are "too sensitive," or the perfectionists who spend hours rewriting notes to get them just right. These behaviours are easily overlooked or misattributed to personality traits rather than recognised as symptoms of a neurodevelopmental disorder. As adults, these women often find themselves overwhelmed by daily tasks that others easily manage. They might struggle with tim...

Introduction If you have ADHD, you’ve probably been told to "just try harder" or "use more willpower" to get things done.  But here’s the truth: ADHD brains don’t work on willpower alone . Unlike neurotypical brains, which can rely on discipline and routine , ADHD motivation is interest-based .  If something is fun, urgent, or exciting, you can do it effortlessly.  But if it’s boring, repetitive, or lacks immediate consequences?   It feels physically impossible. The good news?   You don’t need more willpower—you need better strategies.   Let’s explore how to work with your ADHD brain, not against it. Why ADHD Motivation Works Differently 1. Interest-Based Nervous System ADHD brains aren’t wired to respond to "shoulds" or abstract rewards.  Instead, we thrive on: ✔  Novelty  – New and different things grab attention. ✔ Interest -    If we care deeply, we can hyperfocus for hours ✔ Challenge – If something is ex...