LeAnn Levering, LCSW
@leveringmind.bsky.social
Therapist & trainer for all things adult ADHD!
Find out more at https://www.LeveringMind.com/
Find out more at https://www.LeveringMind.com/
If exercise has ever felt like “one more thing you should be doing,” this one’s for you. A realistic, shame-free look at why movement helps #ADHD — and how to make it doable. The latest from my blog:
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdexe...
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The ADHD Exercise Approach That Actually Works (No Shame Required) — Levering Mind
What the research says about physical activity and adult ADHD—plus practical, realistic takeaways.
www.leveringmind.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
If exercise has ever felt like “one more thing you should be doing,” this one’s for you. A realistic, shame-free look at why movement helps #ADHD — and how to make it doable. The latest from my blog:
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdexe...
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdexe...
Laughing isn’t frivolous! Humor supports mental health by easing stress, strengthening connection, and helping us gain perspective during hard moments. For #ADHD brains especially, playfulness and laughter can be powerful tools for emotional reset.
Do You Need More Laughter in Your Life?
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Laughing isn’t frivolous! Humor supports mental health by easing stress, strengthening connection, and helping us gain perspective during hard moments. For #ADHD brains especially, playfulness and laughter can be powerful tools for emotional reset.
Your brain isn’t “done” in your 20s — it keeps changing across adulthood. A recent paper described changes in brain development over the lifespan.
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New study shows how your brain changes at four key ages: 9, 32, 66 and 83
New research finds that brain development is not linear. There are distinct phases with unique characteristics.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Your brain isn’t “done” in your 20s — it keeps changing across adulthood. A recent paper described changes in brain development over the lifespan.
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We often assume stimulant meds automatically worsen sleep — but it’s more complicated. A recent study in children showed that, for some, ADHD meds can actually improve sleep. Untreated #ADHD symptoms themselves can interfere with rest.
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ADHD drugs work, but not the way experts thought
New brain research could reshape our understanding of ADHD and the most common drugs that treat it.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
We often assume stimulant meds automatically worsen sleep — but it’s more complicated. A recent study in children showed that, for some, ADHD meds can actually improve sleep. Untreated #ADHD symptoms themselves can interfere with rest.
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Feeling lazy is often a values mismatch or a response to thoughts or emotions—not a moral failure. For #ADHD brains, motivation arises from meaning & interest & declines when internal signals pile up. Reconnect with your why and check for unmet needs. #ACT
www.fsunews.com/story/opinio...
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Feeling lazy? Psychology says you might be out of alignment with your values
Views staff writer Reghan Chartrand argues that what we call “laziness” is often burnout or misalignment, and understanding it can improve motivation.
www.fsunews.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Feeling lazy is often a values mismatch or a response to thoughts or emotions—not a moral failure. For #ADHD brains, motivation arises from meaning & interest & declines when internal signals pile up. Reconnect with your why and check for unmet needs. #ACT
www.fsunews.com/story/opinio...
www.fsunews.com/story/opinio...
Making friends as an adult doesn’t just happen — you’ve got to be intentional. Chat with people where interests overlap, lean into vulnerability, reach out first, and even put friendship on your to-do list. #ADHD
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Column | Making friends as an adult is hard. Here’s the secret.
We can’t assume friendships will just happen — we have to make them happen.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Making friends as an adult doesn’t just happen — you’ve got to be intentional. Chat with people where interests overlap, lean into vulnerability, reach out first, and even put friendship on your to-do list. #ADHD
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Gamers, here’s some good news (with nuance)! Some video games may boost attention, memory & learning speed when played thoughtfully. BUT experts stress that benefits may not last, and that moderation, variety, and balance in sleep, movement & socializing are key. #ADHD wapo.st/49JtLz7
Video games may be a surprisingly good way to get a cognitive boost
However, the type of game and how often you play it matters, with experts recommending moderation.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Gamers, here’s some good news (with nuance)! Some video games may boost attention, memory & learning speed when played thoughtfully. BUT experts stress that benefits may not last, and that moderation, variety, and balance in sleep, movement & socializing are key. #ADHD wapo.st/49JtLz7
It’s common to hate those boring admin tasks. Try making the bureaucratic grind social + playful: body doubling with friends, adding music and snacks, sharing the absurdity, and celebrating at the end. #ADHD www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...
Essay | How to Turn the Bureaucratic Grind of Life Into a Party
We all feel it: the growing stream of administrative tasks sapping our time, spirits and social lives. Admin Night represents a tiny, nerdy resistance.
www.wsj.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
It’s common to hate those boring admin tasks. Try making the bureaucratic grind social + playful: body doubling with friends, adding music and snacks, sharing the absurdity, and celebrating at the end. #ADHD www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...
Science shows lifestyle really matters. Up to ~45% of dementia cases may be preventable—and many protective habits are #ADHD-friendly: movement, novelty, social connection, learning, and reducing alcohol. Small, imperfect changes still count.
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8 things to do this year to lower dementia risk and protect your brain
Here are a few steps to take that may help keep your memory and cognitive abilities in good shape as you age.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Science shows lifestyle really matters. Up to ~45% of dementia cases may be preventable—and many protective habits are #ADHD-friendly: movement, novelty, social connection, learning, and reducing alcohol. Small, imperfect changes still count.
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What if resolutions weren’t just about self-improvement, but shared improvement? This piece argues that goals rooted in community—supporting others, strengthening relationships, showing up together—may be more meaningful (and sustainable) than solo self-optimization. #ADHD
A Better Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions
The best way to improve yourself is to help others too.
www.theatlantic.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
What if resolutions weren’t just about self-improvement, but shared improvement? This piece argues that goals rooted in community—supporting others, strengthening relationships, showing up together—may be more meaningful (and sustainable) than solo self-optimization. #ADHD
I’m enrolling the January cohort of my live, online ADHD Skills Class for adults!
Free consultations are available for clinicians interested in connecting and for adults interested in participating.
More details & schedule consultations here: learnadhd.com
Free consultations are available for clinicians interested in connecting and for adults interested in participating.
More details & schedule consultations here: learnadhd.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m enrolling the January cohort of my live, online ADHD Skills Class for adults!
Free consultations are available for clinicians interested in connecting and for adults interested in participating.
More details & schedule consultations here: learnadhd.com
Free consultations are available for clinicians interested in connecting and for adults interested in participating.
More details & schedule consultations here: learnadhd.com
Holiday conversations can be tough with #ADHD — big feelings, fast reactions, lots of stimulation. CHADD offers tips to help.
Holiday Conversations: Ten Tips to Manage Your Emotions and Communicate Better - CHADD
ADHD NEWSSTAND FOR ADULTS Holiday Conversations: Ten Tips to Manage Your Emotions and Communicate Better by Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC Download PDF As we approach the holiday season, everyone h...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Holiday conversations can be tough with #ADHD — big feelings, fast reactions, lots of stimulation. CHADD offers tips to help.
#ADHD clutter isn’t about laziness or motivation - it’s about memory, emotions & overwhelm.
I wrote about why clutter happens for ADHDers, why shame makes it worse, and how to approach it more effectively, with compassion and fewer shoulds.
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdclu...
I wrote about why clutter happens for ADHDers, why shame makes it worse, and how to approach it more effectively, with compassion and fewer shoulds.
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdclu...
ADHD and Clutter: Why Losing Things and Holding Onto Stuff Makes Sense — Levering Mind
How attention, memory, and emotion shape your relationship with possessions - and what actually helps
www.leveringmind.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#ADHD clutter isn’t about laziness or motivation - it’s about memory, emotions & overwhelm.
I wrote about why clutter happens for ADHDers, why shame makes it worse, and how to approach it more effectively, with compassion and fewer shoulds.
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdclu...
I wrote about why clutter happens for ADHDers, why shame makes it worse, and how to approach it more effectively, with compassion and fewer shoulds.
www.leveringmind.com/blog/adhdclu...
Women with #ADHD are typically diagnosed about 5 years later than men — and by then face more severe symptoms, greater functional challenges, and higher rates of anxiety & depression.
Women With ADHD Face Later Diagnosis, Worse Outcomes Than Men
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face delayed diagnosis and worse outcomes than men, accor
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December 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Women with #ADHD are typically diagnosed about 5 years later than men — and by then face more severe symptoms, greater functional challenges, and higher rates of anxiety & depression.
If you’re newly unemployed, it’s okay to feel shaken. You’re not less-than because of it. Lean on your support network, let contacts know you’re looking, and notice those shame-filled thoughts for what they are—thoughts. Let them pass & take the next step that aligns with your values. #ACT # ADHD
Losing Your Job Can Be a Mental Health Crisis. Here’s How to Cope.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you’re newly unemployed, it’s okay to feel shaken. You’re not less-than because of it. Lean on your support network, let contacts know you’re looking, and notice those shame-filled thoughts for what they are—thoughts. Let them pass & take the next step that aligns with your values. #ACT # ADHD
We’re often told to “see the bright side,” but research shows a better path: reframe failures as information, not identity. Try shifting your story from “I failed” to “I learned something useful” to boost resilience, motivation, and long-term success.
#GrowthMindset #ADHD
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#GrowthMindset #ADHD
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2 things you can do to make experiences less painful, according to experts
Cognitive reappraisal or reframing is a powerful emotional regulation strategy, research shows.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We’re often told to “see the bright side,” but research shows a better path: reframe failures as information, not identity. Try shifting your story from “I failed” to “I learned something useful” to boost resilience, motivation, and long-term success.
#GrowthMindset #ADHD
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#GrowthMindset #ADHD
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New research shows that almost any activity — even errands, chores, or commuting — feels better when you do it with someone else.
Connection doesn’t just make the fun stuff better… it boosts the everyday moments too.
#adhd #bodydoubling
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Connection doesn’t just make the fun stuff better… it boosts the everyday moments too.
#adhd #bodydoubling
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Doing almost anything is better with friends, research finds
You might be leaving some happiness on the table by doing your everyday activities all by yourself.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
New research shows that almost any activity — even errands, chores, or commuting — feels better when you do it with someone else.
Connection doesn’t just make the fun stuff better… it boosts the everyday moments too.
#adhd #bodydoubling
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Connection doesn’t just make the fun stuff better… it boosts the everyday moments too.
#adhd #bodydoubling
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If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s who suddenly feels like everything got harder, you're not imagining it. I wrote about the intersection of ADHD and perimenopause-why this transition can feel so overwhelming and what can help.
#ADHD #Perimenopause #ADHDWomen
www.leveringmind.com/blog/perimen...
#ADHD #Perimenopause #ADHDWomen
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When ADHD Meets Perimenopause: Why Everything Suddenly Feels Harder — Levering Mind
If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s who has spent much of your life feeling "a little scattered," "super emotional," or "just bad at routines"—and then suddenly everything got harder—you're not imagi...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s who suddenly feels like everything got harder, you're not imagining it. I wrote about the intersection of ADHD and perimenopause-why this transition can feel so overwhelming and what can help.
#ADHD #Perimenopause #ADHDWomen
www.leveringmind.com/blog/perimen...
#ADHD #Perimenopause #ADHDWomen
www.leveringmind.com/blog/perimen...
ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide — but that doesn’t automatically mean “overdiagnosis.” A new Nature piece explores what’s really driving the increase: broader awareness, changing diagnostic criteria, better recognition in women/girls and adults. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?
More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.
www.nature.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide — but that doesn’t automatically mean “overdiagnosis.” A new Nature piece explores what’s really driving the increase: broader awareness, changing diagnostic criteria, better recognition in women/girls and adults. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Could “deliberate mind-wandering” be key to transforming #ADHD challenges into its creative strength? A recent study reveals that people with stronger ADHD traits scored higher on creativity when they embraced mindful mental roam.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
New research reveals how ADHD sparks extraordinary creativity
Researchers have discovered that ADHD’s hallmark mind wandering might actually boost creativity. People who deliberately let their thoughts drift scored higher on creative tests in two large studies. ...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Could “deliberate mind-wandering” be key to transforming #ADHD challenges into its creative strength? A recent study reveals that people with stronger ADHD traits scored higher on creativity when they embraced mindful mental roam.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Saying “just try harder” or “everybody struggles with that” to someone with #ADHD isn’t helpful — it can feel dismissive and increase shame.
→ Instead, acknowledge their effort, recognize that different brains have different strengths, and instead of “fixing” it for them, get curious!
→ Instead, acknowledge their effort, recognize that different brains have different strengths, and instead of “fixing” it for them, get curious!
The Worst Thing to Say to Someone With ADHD
"Have you considered using a planner?" What a novel idea!
time.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Saying “just try harder” or “everybody struggles with that” to someone with #ADHD isn’t helpful — it can feel dismissive and increase shame.
→ Instead, acknowledge their effort, recognize that different brains have different strengths, and instead of “fixing” it for them, get curious!
→ Instead, acknowledge their effort, recognize that different brains have different strengths, and instead of “fixing” it for them, get curious!
Inspired. Motivated. Mobilized. Excited. Educated. Supported.
These are just a few words that describe what I walked away with from #ADHD2025.
My only regret is not taking more photos as reminders. Next year!
These are just a few words that describe what I walked away with from #ADHD2025.
My only regret is not taking more photos as reminders. Next year!
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Inspired. Motivated. Mobilized. Excited. Educated. Supported.
These are just a few words that describe what I walked away with from #ADHD2025.
My only regret is not taking more photos as reminders. Next year!
These are just a few words that describe what I walked away with from #ADHD2025.
My only regret is not taking more photos as reminders. Next year!
Can a diagnosis provide some relief in & of itself? The jury is out & it’s certainly not one-size-fits-all. Some report getting relief, self-understanding, and community from the label. Others feel locked in by it. #ADHD
Autism, A.D.H.D., Anxiety: Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Can a diagnosis provide some relief in & of itself? The jury is out & it’s certainly not one-size-fits-all. Some report getting relief, self-understanding, and community from the label. Others feel locked in by it. #ADHD
Mindfulness can provide massive mental & physical health gains, but many people avoid it because they associate it solely with meditation. Mindfulness is simply the practice of coming to the present moment & noticing it. There are many ways to do this, even while moving. #ADHD #ACT
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Guest column | I’m a psychologist. Here’s how mindfulness can help you get healthier.
And getting started is easier than you might think.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Mindfulness can provide massive mental & physical health gains, but many people avoid it because they associate it solely with meditation. Mindfulness is simply the practice of coming to the present moment & noticing it. There are many ways to do this, even while moving. #ADHD #ACT
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