Simply Sasha

21/07/2026

ADHD waiting mode is something so many people experience but don’t realise has a name.

That feeling when you have an appointment, a plan, or something happening later… and your brain feels like it can’t start anything else.

You’re not being lazy. Your brain is trying to keep track of what’s coming next.

Do you get stuck in waiting mode too?

20/07/2026

Hi i am writing a post about ADHD and unexpected visitors. What is your first honest reaction when someone turns up without it being pre planned?

19/07/2026

Ever spent 20 minutes looking for your phone... only to realise it was in your hand the whole time? 🤦‍♀️

ADHD brains really do keep life interesting!

What's the funniest thing you've spent ages looking for?

18/07/2026

Does anyone else experience this?
People often think ADHD noise sensitivity is just about not liking loud sounds. For me, it's much more than that. My brain struggles to filter out background noise, so everything competes for my attention at once.
It can be overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even physically painful.
If you've ever needed to leave a room, wear earplugs, or sit in silence just to recover, you're not alone.
Does this happen to you too?

17/07/2026

Does one appointment completely take over your day?

I used to think everyone did this.

A dentist appointment at 3pm? My brain would decide I couldn't start anything until after it was over. Before I knew it, the whole day had disappeared.

Learning about ADHD waiting mode made me realise I wasn't lazy or bad at managing my time. My brain was simply finding it hard to switch focus away from the upcoming event.

Does this happen to you too?

16/07/2026

Does noise ever feel like too much for you?

Not just annoying… but overwhelming?

A hand dryer. A fire alarm. Someone tapping, humming, or repeating the same sound.

For some of us with ADHD, it isn't about being "sensitive" — it's about our brains struggling to filter what matters and what doesn't.

I’ve just written about ADHD noise sensitivity and the sounds that affect me most.

I’d love to know…

What everyday sound instantly overwhelms you?

Read the blog here: https://simplysasha.co.uk/adhd-noise-sensitivity-why-everyday-sounds-feel-too-much/

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15/07/2026

A Free ADHD-friendly daily planner featuring time blocking, a Must Do Today section, Brain Dump space, and an If I Have Time list to help you organise your day, reduce overwhelm, and stay focused.

A free printable designed to help make everyday life feel a little easier. Download instantly and print at home or use digitally in apps like Goodnotes, Notability or other PDF annotation apps.

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15/07/2026

For a long time, I thought self-care was something I would do once everything else was finished.

The problem was that everything else was never finished...

https://simplysasha.co.uk/self-care-for-mums-who-dont-have-time-for-bubble-baths/

12/07/2026

FREE Monthly Mood Tracker featuring a circle design with daily sections to colour in based on your mood. Includes a mood colour key and a simple ADHD-friendly printable planner layout to support self-awareness, reflection, and emotional wellbeing.

A free printable designed to help make everyday life feel a little easier. Download instantly and print at home or use digitally in apps like Goodnotes, Notability or other PDF annotation apps.
https://simplysasha.co.uk/product/adhd-monthly-mood-tracker/

12/07/2026

A FREE simple ADHD To Do List printable featuring four priority sections: Must Do, Should Do, Could Do, and If I Have Time. Designed to reduce overwhelm, support executive dysfunction, and make daily planning feel more manageable. Perfect for printing or digital planning.

A free printable designed to help make everyday life feel a little easier. Download instantly and print at home or use digitally in apps like Goodnotes, Notability or other PDF annotation apps.
https://simplysasha.co.uk/product/adhd-to-do-list/