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ADHD, Work, and Finding Direction: Why “Find Your Purpose” Can Be Unhelpful

ADHD, Work, and Finding Direction: Why “Find Your Purpose” Can Be Unhelpful

by Robert Walmsley | May 4, 2026 | Articles

Many of us with ADHD can find ourselves either pushing relentlessly or stuck on everyday tasks and decisions. Often, both are part of the same pattern. Trying to stay organised and on top of everything can gradually turn into something else. More systems. More effort....
Working memory and ADHD: why life feels harder than it should

Working memory and ADHD: why life feels harder than it should

by Robert Walmsley | Mar 5, 2026 | Articles

Ever forgotten where you put your car keys moments after setting them down? Walked into a room and suddenly wondered, “Why did I come in here?” Or met someone new, heard their name, and forgotten it seconds later? These moments happen to everyone. But for many adults...
ADHD, identity, and the quiet cost of fixed stories: When explanations stop too soon

ADHD, identity, and the quiet cost of fixed stories: When explanations stop too soon

by Robert Walmsley | Jan 12, 2026 | Articles

As conversations and content about ADHD grow, there is a strong pull towards certainty. Clear explanations. Clear traits. Clear stories about what ADHD is and what it means. That pull is understandable. Many people arrive at ADHD understanding after years of...
Breadth, Curiosity, and the Future of Learning: Rethinking an Education System Built for a Different Era

Breadth, Curiosity, and the Future of Learning: Rethinking an Education System Built for a Different Era

by Robert Walmsley | Nov 18, 2025 | Articles

Is it just me, or does school appear to reward doing things the “right way” while the world outside rarely works that way. We ask children to fit themselves into the system long before they have had the chance to explore who they could be. Behind this sits a deeper...
Turning Lemons into Lemonade: My ADHD Journey, Burnout, and Building Something New

Turning Lemons into Lemonade: My ADHD Journey, Burnout, and Building Something New

by Robert Walmsley | Sep 14, 2025 | Articles

We’re really pleased to share this piece from Jodie Steele, a brand strategist, travel creator, and advocate for neurodivergence and complex health. After a career leading campaigns across the UK and Middle East, Jodie’s path shifted when ADHD, burnout, and health...
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