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ADHD Time Blindness: 5 Simple Strategies That Actually Work

Keep this in mind: You’re not lazy. You're not broken. You don't suck. You haven't found the right systems yet.

Eric Kaufmann

5 days ago7 min read

Why Multitasking Doesn't Work (and what to do instead)

But in today’s world, we are asked to do so many things. Doing one thing at a time feels like a waste of time. In reality, trying to multitask only slows us down and makes us more stressed.

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 135 min read

How to Avoid Post-Vacation Burnout: Neurodivergent Travel Tips to Protect Executive Function (Travel Series)

Re-entry anxiety is real, especially for neurodivergent adults. Discover how buffer days can protect your executive function and make travel truly restorative.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 316 min read

How to Do Hard Things: A Neurodivergent Guide to Befriending Resistance

If you struggle with resistance, it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or destined for mediocracy. It’s because no one ever taught you how to befriend resistance.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 247 min read

Why You Always Underestimate Time (And How to Fix It)

It’s nearly impossible to estimate how long something will take for two reasons. First, we fall victim to the planning fallacy–our tendency to underestimate time, cost, and effort, even when past experiences prove otherwise. Then, we forget to consider unpredictable obstacles like

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 165 min read

Adult with ADHD reflecting on the comparison game and self-esteem

How to Stop Playing the Comparison Game (3 Neurodivergent-Friendly Steps)

In reflection, I’ve realized how low my confidence and self-esteem were in high school. A large part of that was because I constantly played a mental game I could never win. Every day, it chipped away at my self-esteem.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 35 min read

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Upskill Specialists was founded when two former special education teachers turned executive function coaches decided that adults need tools and coaching to improve their workplace skills and feel confident and empowered. Our mission is to ensure every adult with EF challenges has access to high-quality coaching services.