Many of us struggle when we find ourselves alone — yet those moments hold important clues. Boredom may be nudging us toward creativity, loneliness may be calling us back to connection, and solitude may be offering us space to recharge. Instead of rushing to fill the silence with distractions, we can learn to listen to what our emotions are telling us. By reframing discomfort as guidance, we discover that being alone can be a pathway to innovation, authentic relationships, and even awe.

In this candid interview, ADHD and executive coach Adela Baker shares how to shift focus, protect your peace, and stay aligned with your values during turbulent times. From gratitude practices to tackling social media addiction, discover practical ways to stop spiraling and reclaim your energy.

Learn how to protect and cultivate positive energy as a Turbo Thinker. Discover strategies to tune out noise, build resilience, and reconnect with joy.

Learn how to build resilience and hope through adaptability with lessons from hurricane season. Discover practical strategies for Turbo Thinkers to thrive.

Discover how beginner's mind transforms ADHD challenges into opportunities. Learn why Turbo Thinkers thrive when they embrace curiosity over expertise, boosting confidence through fresh perspectives and wonder.

Discover how ADHD coaching transforms Turbo Thinkers© from capable to exceptional. Real client success stories show how weekly coaching sessions create breakthrough results in career, relationships, and personal growth. From gold medals to dream jobs - see what's possible.

Discover how ADHD coaching transforms Turbo Thinkers© from capable to exceptional. Real client success stories show how weekly coaching sessions create breakthrough results in career, relationships, and personal growth. From gold medals to dream jobs - see what's possible.

Downsizing can be especially difficult for Turbo Thinkers. Our possessions often represent who we used to be and we struggle to let go. How can we reframe the idea of downsizing to focus less on who we were in our past and more on who we are becoming?

As Turbo Thinkers©, we possess the strengths of our natural curiosity and tendency to question everything. But in a world of constant stimulation and endless information, even we can fall prey to hype without realizing it.

One of our greatest challenges as Turbo Thinkers is asking for help. Through coaching, I work with my clients on developing awareness of how their unique ADHD brain works. Then accepting that we are wired differently and can make our lives a lot easier with the right support. Next, identifying which accommodations specifically are going to help us. What types of support do we need in the form of actual tools or people? How will we collaborate, delegate, automate, and eliminate to achieve more ease, efficiency, and efficacy? And, finally, asking for that support. This is the hardest step of all.

1-awareness, 2-acceptance, 3- accommodations, and 4-ask.

Our wellness journey includes a variety of specialists working as a support team. As a coach specializing in ADHD and executive function skills, I work with a host of referral partners so that collaboratively we help our community of Turbo Thinkers in every way that we can. I help my clients build their supportive ecosystem that might include a clinical psychologist, therapist, prescriber, and of course, a coach.

The first ingredient of Mardi Gras magic is the art of letting go. Some believe everything is predestined, yet chance plays a huge role in how our lives unfold. Many of us crave routines we can stick to. We want predictable days and nights, consistency, self-discipline, focus, and complete control.

Perspective shapes reality. Some see disaster. Others discover magic. This is more than resilience or grit – those imply merely surviving. We're talking about thriving.

Physical movement while walking helps activate the brain's attention systems. When walking, the brain releases neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine – the same chemicals that ADHD medications target. This natural boost helps improve focus, working memory, and cognitive processing.

This state of pure presence isn't limited to extraordinary experiences. As a transformational executive coach and mindfulness practitioner, I've discovered that this same depth of connection, this same dissolution of boundaries, is possible in any human interaction. Whether in personal development coaching or everyday mindful living, the power of presence transforms both coach and client. But it requires something precious: the courage to bring our full presence into someone else's presence.

This state of pure presence isn't limited to extraordinary experiences. As a transformational executive coach and mindfulness practitioner, I've discovered that this same depth of connection, this same dissolution of boundaries, is possible in any human interaction. Whether in personal development coaching or everyday mindful living, the power of presence transforms both coach and client. But it requires something precious: the courage to bring our full presence into someone else's presence.

Think of your brain as a high-performance sports car. Under optimal conditions, it's capable of extraordinary feats – processing complex information, making strategic decisions, and navigating challenging situations with precision. But what happens when we push that engine to its limits? When deadlines loom, stakeholders demand attention, and the pressure mounts? Our executive function skills – the very abilities that got us to leadership positions – begin to falter.

A CEO might resist hiring an executive assistant, believing they should handle their own calendar. A CFO might struggle with presentations, thinking they should master PowerPoint themselves. The accommodation isn't just about capability - it's about optimizing time and energy for what truly matters.

Where in your life are you stuck because you think you should be able to do it yourself? What accommodation is hiding in plain sight? Sometimes the answers are simple once we give ourselves permission to see them. Ask yourself: What is my time worth? My sanity? My serenity?

This understanding led me to the GEM practice - a daily ritual that combines Gratitude, Excitement, and Manifestation. It takes traditional gratitude practices several steps further: We start by listing three things we're grateful for right now. Then we note three things we're excited about - what's already planned or coming up. Finally, we list three things we're manifesting - our deeper desires and hopes. But here's the key: we also explore the root of those desires. If we want a promotion, are we seeking recognition, financial security, respect, or perhaps just an office with better lighting?

As a Turbo Thinker© executive and coach, I have the pleasure of working with an amazing executive assistant (thanks Handed by Hayden) who understands neurodiversity. When I asked about their experiences supporting executives over the years, hoping to avoid common pitfalls, their observations struck a deep chord. Most challenges they described relate directly to patterns we Turbo Thinkers© often face. Below are their insights, gathered from 15 years in direct support roles, followed by my perspective as both a Turbo Thinker© and an ADHD coach.