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Posted on February 26, 2013 by taraleigh

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[SAVE FOR INSPIRATION] I did pretty well in school

[SAVE FOR INSPIRATION] I did pretty well in school because I was super creative, amazing at problem solving (one of the main problems was that I couldn’t do school like everyone else), and most people and teachers liked me. Sliding under the radar while constantly being told that I was lazy, not that smart, that I wasn’t applying myself, and that I wasn’t living up to my potential was what was repeatedly said to me.

The struggle was real because I was doing my best in a standardized world where I wasn’t standard.

I coasted under that radar until my junior year of college when there was less structure. A teacher asked me of I’d ever been tested for ADHD.

That one conversation changed my life.

I was diagnosed and given accommodations like an assigned seat in the front of big lectures (to help with my auditory processing issues), I got to take tests in my own room (to eliminate distractions), and all the multiple choice tests were turned into essay tests. I was also medicated at this time which helped me to feel what it was like to be able to sit still and pay attention. I felt what it was like to be a ‘normal’ kid.

After graduating I was a hot mess. When you’re on your own, there’s no structure, no deadlines, and no one to hold you accountable. I couldn’t hold on to a job and held at least five at one time.

I slowly weened messed off the medication and eventually took the leap into the world of entrepreneurism. I definitely struggled there for years as I jumped from one shiny thing to the next and was paralyzed by the zillion ideas running through my head at once.

I realized that with my unique and magnificent brain that I had to do things a little differently. I needed support, structure and accountability. I needed to take the time to make systems that would set me up for success. I have to constantly work at sticking to those systems every day.

Now I’m proud and excited to say that I’m a success story. I honestly believe that it’s because of my journey with ADHD (that I’m constantly learning more about) that led me to be the successful business owner that I am now and for that I’m so grateful.

Have a story of your own? Share 👇🏻.

XOXO,

Taraleigh

[SWIPE] 4 TIPS TO GET ORGANIZED ENOUGH TO CAPITALI

[SWIPE] 4 TIPS TO GET ORGANIZED ENOUGH TO CAPITALIZE ON YOUR IDEAS 💡✨

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After building a successful business that used many of my ideas, gifts and talents, I began to look back at what it was that I did to succeed despite the fact that I have ADHD.

I teach these tips to the people I work with and found that these little hacks were essential to their success as well.

The ADHD brain is unique and we need to take the time to set ourselves up for success.

That is what☝️is all about.

These tips have worked for me, my clients, and my friends with ADHD, but everyone is unique. Find what works for you.

Read up and tell me your thoughts 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

XOXO,

Taraleigh

How has your ADHD helped AND hindered you in your

How has your ADHD helped AND hindered you in your life?

XOXO,

Taraleigh

Pic of my cutie nieces and me ❤️

I asked my sister how far away Connecticut was fro

I asked my sister how far away Connecticut was from her and it turns out it’s just across the sound. It also turns out that it’s Sibling Day!!!

Drinkin water like it ain’t no thang.

Drinkin water like it ain’t no thang.

How you doin’?

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say the word fuzzy?
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We managed to avoid COVID during most of our trave

We managed to avoid COVID during most of our travels. We drove to avoid planes, stayed away from crowds, washed our hands, and wore masks whenever social distancing wasn’t possible. That stuff all works!!!

At the end of our trip we stayed with good friends who unknowingly were exposed to COVID and tested positive the day after we left them. Once we found out we drove straight home, got tested, and found out that we were both positive too.

So far we’re pretty much asymptomatic and feel really lucky about that. Everything crossed that it stays that way. Last night I was achy and my skin hurt, but today I feel good.

Anyway...keep wearing your masks, keep washing your hands, keep doing all the things, and stay safe.

Love you!!!

XOXO,

Taraleigh

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