In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, I kick off a three-part series to help my fellow ADHD entrepreneurs tackle dreaded business finances. After a lightbulb moment with my ADHD assistant, Zoë, I realised many of us hate dealing with invoices and forms. So, tune in to get given five ways to approach your finances with an ADHD brain! These tips will help you manage cash flow, reduce stress, and keep your creativity flowing. And hey, if you need more support, check out my latest masterclass on sustainable ADHD business success. Let's make this fun and get you paid!

00:48 The Struggle with Forms and Finances

01:29 Understanding ADHD and Executive Functioning

02:24 The Importance of Invoicing

04:09 Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Business Finances

05:07 Five Solutions to Improve Invoicing

05:23 Solution 1: Gamify Your Invoicing

06:18 Solution 2: Change the Context

07:17 Solution 3: Reward Yourself

08:03 Solution 4: Automate the Process

10:03 Solution 5: Outsource the Task

13:14 Conclusion and Masterclass Information

How do you balance your business and life with an ADHD brain? In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host and Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas, returns from a podcast break to discuss the importance of clarity and self-care to have balance between work and life, prioritising family right now. Michaela explores themes of compassion, perfectionism, and ADHD, sharing personal insights on balancing family life and professional responsibilities. She introduces a framework for sustainable success, focusing on support, systems and self-compassion. You’re also invited to catch a replay of a masterclass on how to balance your business and life with an ADHD brain, here: Balancing your Business with an Ambitious ADHD Brain - The Thomas Connection

The doors are open NOW to Michaela’s ADHD membership community, The ADHD Club for ambitious women with bright and busy brains. Join here: www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/adhdclub

00:14 Reasons for taking a break from the podcast 01:00 Clarity and Family Priorities

02:17 The links between ADHD and perfectionism 03:06 Support, Systems and Self-Compassion

03:49 The Venn Diagram Framework

12:38 Permission to Seek Support

Having trouble sleeping? Join for some useful tips as Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas chats with the brilliant Dr. Ranj Singh - NHS Doctor, Furniture Village Sleep and Wellness Ambassador and TV presenter - about sleep, anxiety and wellbeing.

Discover how sleep is linked with hormone regulation, anxiety, stress, burnout - and even ADHD.

Dr. Ranj shares his top tips for better sleep hygiene, managing stress, and sprinkling some self-compassion into your daily routine. Plus, hear how Dr Ranj handles criticism from social media trolls with grace, and why dancing like nobody's watching might just be the lift we all need.

Ready to give yourself permission to have better sleep? Tune in now!

Connect with Dr Ranj Singh on Instagram: @drranj

We cover:

01:06 The Importance of Sleep

04:22 Short-term and Long-term Effects of Poor Sleep

07:44 Improving Sleep Quality

13:40 Self-Compassion and Sleep

18:05 Purpose and Meaning in Life

24:41 Navigating Social Media and Comparison

28:00 Balancing Inspiration and Pressure

29:33 The Reality of Imperfection

33:19 Finding Joy in Social Connections

38:34 The Power of Authenticity

44:46 Handling Criticism and Social Media

48:19 Final Takeaways and Self-Compassion

Think your sleeping problems are linked with ADHD? Take a look at Michaela’s ADHD membership community, The ADHD Club: www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/adhdclub

Welcome back to the Pause Purpose Lay podcast with me, Michaela Thomas. In this episode, we explore how to snack well with ADHD by understanding interoceptive cues, common sugar cravings, and the importance of self-compassion. We discuss the challenges ADHD individuals face with food, the impact of ignoring hunger signals, and practical tips to avoid energy crashes and binges. Additionally, I explain how to give yourself permission to snack and manage your energy levels. For those interested, I am offering access to my recent workshop recording on this topic. Join us as we navigate snacking strategies and move away from shame and self-criticism.

https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/adhdclub

In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play Podcast, I discuss the impact of self-kindness on productivity and success, particularly for individuals with ADHD. I address common concerns about self-compassion leading to laziness and explain how being kinder to oneself can enhance effectiveness, reduce burnout, and foster a growth mindset. I also outline three key points: the benefits of kind self-correction vs. self-criticism, the importance of setting boundaries, and the role of rest and recovery in achieving high performance. Plus, I let you know about an upcoming masterclass focused on balancing business and ADHD.

Links:

https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/adhdclub

In this episode, we explore how generational trauma and self-criticism is ‘handed down’ from our parents as a blueprint for how we then parent ourselves. I talk to transformational coach and host of the Motherkind podcast, Zoe Blaskey, about her recovery journey from perfectionism and alcohol. We discuss how inherited patterns aren’t our fault, but it IS our responsibility to notice and become aware of them. With gentle, compassionate noticing of our self-critical thoughts and perfectionistic behaviours, we have a choice of which thought to believe in and which action to then take. We also let go of the pressure to parent perfectly, embracing the fact that we WILL ‘mess up’ our kids.

• How almost breaking from becoming a mum lead to creating Motherkind
• The cycle of ‘Hurt, heal, help’
• Pain leading to a deeper level of understanding and purpose
• Recovery journey - a daily practice
• Perfectionism as a survival tactic that doesn’t help in the long term
• Motherhood made negative coping mechanisms resurface
• Parents handing down a faulty road map
• Developing an internal kind parental voice
• Clarity in values makes hard stuff worth it
• Journalling gives choice over which thoughts to listen to
• Can’t change until you’ve sat with the pain for long enough
• Generational cycles of trauma
• Choosing one thing to change - trusting yourself
• Constant state of flux instead of ‘balance’
• Boundaries have costs

Find out more about Zoe at www.motherkind.co

Instagram: @zoeblaskey

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