“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung
Sound Familiar?
Experiencing some of these challenges doesn’t automatically mean you have ADHD. Many people find coaching helpful even without a formal diagnosis.
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Focus, Motivation, & Execution
You have great ideas and strong intentions, but struggle to get started on tasks — even the important ones.
Focusing for long periods feels exhausting, and distractions constantly pull you away.
You start projects with enthusiasm but find it hard to follow through or finish them.
Forgetting appointments, deadlines, or everyday responsibilities happens more often than you’d like.
At times, you can hyperfocus for hours on something you love — but shifting your attention back to other priorities feels almost impossible.
Difficulty starting tasks, even ones you want to do (“task paralysis”)
Trouble sustaining focus — especially on tasks that feel boring, complex, or overwhelming
Frequently leaving projects unfinished or jumping between multiple tasks without completion
Forgetting appointments, deadlines, or daily responsibilities
Hyperfocus on certain interests or tasks, leading to neglect of other priorities
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Organisation, Planning, & Time Management
Planning ahead or breaking big goals into small steps feels overwhelming.
You underestimate how long things will take and often run late despite your best efforts.
Daily routines slip away easily, leaving you frustrated with yourself.
Physical and digital clutter build up quickly, adding to the mental load.
Days can feel busy yet unproductive, leaving you wondering where the time went.
Feeling overwhelmed by planning or breaking down goals into steps.
Struggling to estimate how long tasks will take (time blindness).
Often running late or missing deadlines despite best intentions.
Starting the day with good intentions but feeling “off track” by midday.
Cluttered spaces, digital chaos, or piles of unfinished tasks creating mental load.
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Emotions & Self-Talk
Your emotions can feel intense and unpredictable, and it’s hard to “bounce back” from setbacks.
Criticism — or even the perception of rejection — hits deeply and lingers.
You’re harder on yourself than anyone else, and feelings of shame or “not good enough” are familiar.
Despite your efforts, you sometimes feel misunderstood or labelled as “lazy”.
Imposter syndrome makes it difficult to own your successes and strengths.
Intense emotional reactions or difficulty shifting out of negative feelings
Experiencing rejection sensitivity — strong emotional responses to criticism or perceived rejection.
Frequent self-criticism, shame, or frustration about “not meeting expectations”.
Feeling misunderstood or “lazy,” despite trying very hard.
Imposter syndrome — doubting achievements and abilities.
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Relationships, Communication, & Boundaries
You interrupt or overshare in conversations without meaning to.
Messages go unanswered or plans fall through because they slipped your mind.
Saying “no” or setting clear boundaries feels uncomfortable, so you overcommit.
You struggle to explain what you need or how ADHD impacts you.
Guilt creeps in when you feel you’ve let others down — even when your intentions were good.
Forgetting to reply to messages or follow through on social plans.
Struggling to set or maintain healthy boundaries with others.
Difficulty expressing needs clearly or advocating for yourself.
Feeling guilt around disappointing others or “letting people down”.
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Daily Life Habits & Decision-Making
Struggling to build and maintain consistent routines.
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks (“executive function fatigue”).
Procrastinating even when consequences are high.
Difficulty making decisions or constantly second-guessing choices.
Feeling stuck — knowing what you should do but unable to get started.
Everyday tasks — from housework to emails — can feel like climbing a mountain.
Decision-making is draining, and you often second-guess your choices.
Life often feels reactive and chaotic, rather than calm and intentional.
Deep down, you know you’re capable of more — you just need the right strategies and support to get there.
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Life Direction & Personal Growth
A sense of “underachieving” or not living up to potential.
Difficulty clarifying long-term goals or staying aligned with them.
Starting new projects or ideas enthusiastically but losing momentum quickly.
Feeling like life is chaotic, reactive, or always in “catch-up mode”.
Wanting more balance, clarity, and intentionality day-to-day.
Wanting to be more present in your everyday life but struggling to find that presence.
Wanting more effective tools to help you plan for your future, to find your focus, and achieve it.
Disclaimer
The information provided here is for general educational and coaching purposes only. Experiencing some of these challenges does not necessarily mean that you have ADHD, and a formal diagnosis can only be made by a qualified healthcare professional.
ADHD life coaching is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or therapeutic care. Many people — with or without a diagnosis — benefit from coaching as a way to understand their patterns, strengthen self-awareness, and develop strategies that support their goals and wellbeing.