Welcome to the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
If you've ever Googled "why can't I just get my act together" at midnight, you're in the right place.
The ADHD-ish Blog is where business strategy meets brain science — written for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are tired of advice that wasn't designed for the way their minds actually work.
Whether you're officially diagnosed or just ADHD-adjacent, this is your no-fluff resource for building a business that works with your brain, not against it.
What You'll Find on the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
Every blog is grounded in 20+ years of clinical experience and real-world business strategy — not toxic positivity and generic productivity hacks.
Browse the blog for episodes, frameworks, and straight-talk insights on focus, decision-making, pricing, boundaries, and everything else nobody warned you about when you started your business.
New to the ADHD-ish Blog? Start anywhere. That's kind of our thing.
Myths About Virtual Assistants That Prevent ADHD Entrepreneurs From Getting The Help They Need
Hiring a VA shouldn’t amplify your executive dysfunction. Discover a smarter support model with ADHD entrepreneur Avigail Schondorf, and learn how distant assistants can help you move forward—listen now and rethink how you get supported.
ADHD Decision Fatigue: What Helps When Your Brain Says 'Whatever'
ADHD-ish Blog: As the host of the ADHD-ish ™ Podcast, I've spent countless hours talking with neurodivergent entrepreneurs who, like me, are navigating the ever-changing landscape of running a business with an ADHD brain. In this blog post, I wanted to crack open a topic that's both deeply personal and incredibly common among my clients and readers: what really happens when our mental fuel tank hits empty.
When Your ADHD Brain Hits Empty: Decision Fatigue, Emotional Labor & Ego Depletion
ADHD-ish Blog: Decision fatigue isn’t laziness—it’s ego depletion. Discover why ADHD brains burn out faster, how it sabotages entrepreneurs, and what you can do about it. Listen now and reclaim your decision-making power.
Neurospicy Entrepreneurial Skills: Get Stuff Done With Joy
When most people think of productivity hacks, joy isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind. But according to neurospicy founder Alexis Hope, joy is not just an afterthought for neurodivergent folks—it's an essential ingredient for getting anything done. Understanding neurodiversity in business means recognizing that joy isn't optional; it's fundamental to executive function for neurospicy brains. For neurodivergent people, motivation is about neurochemistry—dopamine being the star player. Tasks require elements of interest, novelty, or challenge, which is where the ADHD curiosity stream becomes essential—constantly feeding your brain new inputs that spark engagement. Alexis believes finding motivation through mutual accountability and shared joy can turn even tedious tasks into something dopamine-worthy—a perfect example of neurospicy entrepreneurial skills in action. For neurospicy entrepreneurs, seeking out joy, curiosity, and connection isn't childish or indulgent—it's a productivity imperative and competitive edge. When you approach executive function through the lens of joy and embrace neurodiversity in business, the results are transformational.