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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 3h

Your brain might not be wired for 6 a.m. productivity. Aligning work with your natural energy rhythm can boost focus, consistency, and follow-through more than any “miracle morning.” #adhdbrain #executivefunction #adhd #neurodivergent

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 2d

You’ve probably been told that attention is like a muscle. It needs rest. While I could go on for days about the type of rest, that your attention needs, a huge mistake I see too many people making is not actually putting that knowledge into practice. Taking breaks, will help you optimize your

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 3d

Your system didn’t fail, it just outgrew its launch size. ADHD brains love big ideas, but sustainable success comes from small starts. #adhdadults #adhdcoaching #productivitytips #perfectionism #worksmarternotharder

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 3d

Perfectionism isn’t productivity. ADHD brains love improving systems but constant fine-tuning kills momentum. Build version one, use it, then evolve. #adhdcoach #perfectionism #adhdentrepreneur #adhdtips

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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 3d

#ADHD + #overthinking = #analysis paralysis. Here’s how to know when you’ve researched enough to start. #motivation #productivity

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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 5d

Discipline isn’t the answer. You need the right anchor for your brain. When “3 p.m.” doesn’t work, try “after lunch” or “once my call ends.” That’s how you turn time blindness into timing that actually works for your brain. #adhdbrain #executivefunctioning #adhdtips

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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 5d

Stop relying on your brain to do all of the work. Changing your environment, can be the difference between success and another week of feeling stuck. #AskJAN #adultadhd #adhd #autism #neurodivergent

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 6d

We need to be not only using interdisciplinary teams but also interdisciplinary treatment approaches with neurodivergent clients. #neurodivergent #neurospicy #treatment

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 7d

Askjan.org is a gold mine for workplace accommodations! Have you heard of this?! ##adultadhd##adhd##autism##executivedysfuntionShoutout to | EF Coachfor telling me about this! (Make sure to follow him if you aren’t already!)

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 7d

Offering voice and choice in the format that instruction is given, not only increases motivation and engagement, but also help students develop crucial self awareness and metacognitive abilities that are necessary for their executive functioning development. #Teacher #IEP #executivedysfuntion

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · 8d

Starting isn’t a motivation problem, it’s a brain activation problem. When dopamine is low and context is missing, your brain never gets the “go” signal. The goal isn’t to push harder; it’s to design a spark your brain can actually respond to. Save this for the next time you’re staring at the

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 10

🇺🇸💔🔵 I don’t know about you, but nobody taught me how to take good breaks. The difference between a good Brain rig and a bad brain break is genuinely hours of productivity every day multiplied by weeks months, and years that you don’t figure this out. Highly recommend this self experiment. Let

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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 9

Getting started - here’s just one of maybe 100 things I try out with clients to help facilitate initiation. Will you give it a try? #Productivity #executivefunction #adhdcoach #adhd

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is a lesson I feel like I have to reteach myself every three months. If you want to get serious about your goals, you must take this seriously. #Productivity #ADHDCoach #executivefunction

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tell me how you’re getting through to the less active members of your treatment team. #SpecialEducation #IEP #parents #adhd

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 8

The sooner we learn to accept the natural life cycle of routines and habits with executive functioning the sooner we can move on and start making real progress towards our goals. #adhd #adhdcoach #neurodivergent

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 4

Be specific! #specialeducation #iep #neurodivergent #neurospicy

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 4

Let me know down in the comments how you might address these concerns. #teacher #specialeducation #adhd #executivedysfuntion #neurospicy

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 4

While managing time is a direct function of executive functioning. There are also indirect aspects of time management at play. Because executive functions are significantly more effortful and unpredictable, completing tasks can take much longer. While we have some tools for helping students with

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 2

Getting a clear example can save SO much time decoding instructions and rubrics, especially for bigger assignments. #iep #specialeducation #adhdtips #neurospicy

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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 2

Your focus has rhythms. The goal isn’t to stay ‘on’ all the time! The more we respect our natural attention rhythms the easier it is to restart when the rhythm gets interrupted or takes a pause. #adhd #ADHDtips #motivation #procrastination #productivity

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Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Sep 1

what is the goal of a dopamine menu? Regulate your dopamine release throughout the day! It helps reduce burnout, increases motivation, improves attention, emotion regulation… the list goes on. Have you tried this yet? Let me know your questions down in the comments! #dopaminemenu #adhd #ADHDtips

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Jun 19

If coping strategies “don’t work,” this might be why. Regulating in advance builds tolerance — so when stress hits, your brain doesn’t immediately shut down. It’s one of the most overlooked executive functioning tools for both kids and adults. Try these simple strategies before transitions: – Box

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Jun 19

If your house feels chaotic, it’s not you—it’s the setup. Zones help reduce decision fatigue, limit distractions, and make routines easier to start and finish. Especially helpful for kids (and adults) with ADHD or executive functioning challenges. Tell me in the comments—what’s one area of your

Dr. Lethco @drlethco.bsky.social · Jun 18

If nagging worked, you wouldn’t be reading this. Here’s the truth: our brains are wired to seek reward, not avoid punishment. A dopamine menu taps into that by giving kids (and adults) quick, feel-good boosts tied to effort. It’s not a bribe, and it’s not a chart. It’s a way to make motivation