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Making Sense of Executive Functions for ADHD Women with Belinda Edington
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In this week's More Yourself episode, I wanted to share a snippet from a recent guest workshop in the More Yourself Community.
In this clip, Belinda Edington, executive functioning coach and director of MindSpark CIC, joined the More Yourself Community to offer a gentle yet powerful reframing of what executive functioning really is and what it means for women with ADHD.
If you’ve ever wondered why things that seem simple for others, like starting tasks, managing time, or staying focused, feel impossibly hard, this session brings clarity, compassion, and hope.
Belinda breaks down the science behind executive functioning and helps us move away from shame or self-blame towards understanding and support.
In this clip, we explore:
- How executive function skills show up in everyday life
- The difference between knowing what to do and being able to do it
- The connection between ADHD, emotional regulation, memory and motivation
- Why struggles with focus, planning or impulsivity are not personal failings
- The role of compassion and scaffolding in building executive functioning skills
Timestamps:
- 05:46– What is Executive Functioning?
- 07:03 – Metacognition and Memory Explained
- 13:00 – Time Blindness
- 16:18 – ADHD and Misdiagnosis
- 17:00 – Reframing Laziness
- 17:55 – Neuroplasticity and Building New Skills
- 18:35 – Tools to Support Executive Function
This is a reminder that your challenges are not about willpower; they’re about brain function. And the more we understand, the more we can begin to support ourselves in ways that actually work.
If this snippet resonated, you can watch the full session and join future workshops inside the More Yourself community. Sign up here.
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