In my Getting Unstuck coaching group, I write a lot of articles in response to participant questions and struggles. Many of which I've had myself. I share a LOT about the realities of my personal life as a woman with ADD who is also a highly creative entrepreneur who runs a professional practice and business. Even though I do share a lot on this blog...it's very public and so I don't share "everything." But in my group, I feel a lot safer. I'm with my "tribe." There is no judgment and we all share our unique struggles as women who are "different." It's an incredible experience that I really find hard to describe. But today, I'm going to share with you one of the articles I wrote in response to a member's forum question.

p.s. GREAT NEWS! You can now learn about Getting Unstuck Framework I've been working on for years now in my new teleclass! "Getting Unstuck: 8 Keys to Overcoming Chronic Disorganization, and Cultivating the Gifts of ADD and Creative Personality Type"
p.s. I'm also writing a book with this title which is why I am thinking about taking a hiatus form the group coaching program starting in July to finish it. I can't wait to share what I've learned over the years really works to deal with hardcore stuckness and lifelong disorganization. So if you've been thinking about joining my coaching group...there is no better time than now...because it won't be around forever and likely will end in June! I'll be covering "Finding your Inspiration: How to Magnetize Yourself into Action on Dreaded Tasks & Routines in March and April in the Getting Unstuck Coaching Group!
Thanks for putting up with the necessary evil of "self-promotion" : ) and now on with the learning!
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Thanks to Sandy G for asking the Question:
"My hours and days vary week to week, so it's hard to get a routine going for myself, which has always been hard anyway. Any suggestions for me?"
I know everyone's case of difficulty with morning routines is not like mine, but I'm going to get real personal here and share my excruciating struggle with implementing a morning routine and getting dressed every day so that I could be on time and prepared for my days.
I have a long history (since childhood) of vehemently resisting going to bed at night and not being able to get out of bed in the morning. When I did get up, it would literally take me an hour or more just to get showered, dressed, made up, and ready for the day. And I'm not including eating, exercising or any other morning chores.
Plus, it was incredibly stressful and frustrating because I could barely think in the AM, and I could never find things. I went through dozens of outfits and accessories trying to decide what to wear. Just thinking about it now makes my stomach hurt.
So in hopes of "inspiring you" - not "telling you how you should do it" - here's what finally worked for me.
And by the way, I still continue to tweak and fine-tune and improve...I need variety like I need air to breathe...so don't think this is "fixed" in any way...or that I do it 100% consistently. It's the foundation strategies, elements and criteria I use to get myself dressed most days. (How I get myself to sleep and wake up without an alarm clock is a topic of a whole other article!)
It took time and energy to evolve this "routine" but once I felt the results, it is now so automatic to me that it actually took me a while to put into words what I do!
That, my friends, is why it's worth all the trial and error, all the mistakes I made along the way to evolve this. It WORKS FOR ME! I hope this inspires you to take the time needed to identify and meet your "special needs" too.
Here's what has helped me get better at "routines" like getting dressed every day ....
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