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.
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Small Business Ownership: 5 Must-Ask Questions
Small business ownership often feels like gambling—especially for ADHD-ish entrepreneurs navigating endless tactics, programs, and quick fixes. Jessica Lackey’s work highlights a simple truth: strategy starts with clarity, not more courses. These five essential questions—what business you're running, what stage you’re in, the impact you want, the responsibility you’re willing to hold, and what “enough” truly means—cut through noise and bring you back into agency. With intention, structure, and honest self-inquiry, you can build a business that fits your capacity, your brain, and your definition of success.
Streamline Your Business Model with a Signature Offer Framework
In a business culture obsessed with “more,” neurodivergent entrepreneurs can find freedom, clarity, and consistency by doing less—through one signature offer that captures the full depth of their genius. This blog explores why the old “offer suite” model often leads to burnout and confusion, especially for ADHD business owners juggling executive function limits. Multiple offers don’t just multiply income opportunities—they multiply decisions, marketing plans, and emotional strain. By shifting to a singular, focused offer, you simplify operations, refine your messaging, and amplify your results. You’ll learn how to build flexibility within your offer through pacing and payment options, how to price based on capacity, and how to streamline your marketing so every message points to one powerful transformation. The result? Less chaos, more clarity, and a business that fits your brain—and your life.
Unlearn People Pleasing: Change How You Work by Saying No With Confidence
For many entrepreneurs—especially those with ADHD—the "Default Yes" can be a fast track to burnout. Years of people pleasing, driven by rejection sensitivity, fear of disappointing others, and impulsivity, can leave you overextended and undervalued. In this blog, you'll discover how to replace automatic yeses with intentional boundaries using strategies like buffer phrases, guilt-free responses, and practical follow-up habits. By learning to pause, assess requests, and protect your time, you’ll not only reduce stress but also gain more respect from clients and collaborators. The journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, self-respect, and creating space for what matters most.