Welcome to My First-Ever Thriving Minds Coaching Blog Post:

I’ve thought long and hard about the commitment of writing a weekly blog… and I’ve decided to make it a priority. It really matters to me to stay connected with you, to share tools, tips, stories, and the little things that come up along the way.

So yes… I am writing a weekly blog (which, makes me a lot more on the busy side of life). But I’ve been very intentional about how I’m doing this.

I’ve chosen small, simple systems to support this goal, ones that actually work for my brain.

Because if you’re anything like me, you’ll know this pattern...

...every New Year, I’d set a big goal. With the best intentions in the world, I’d promise myself, “This is the year.”

And then… it would quietly fall apart.

Looking back, I can see why.

1 - I didn’t realise I had ADHD, so I had no idea that goal-setting needs to look very different for an ADHD brain.

2 - And most of the time, my goals were impulsive, big energy, but with no systems or support underneath them.

This time is different...

I’ve Actually Put Five Simple Systems in Place to Make this Blog Possible.

I know now that for me, goals don’t happen through motivation alone, they happen through easy-to-manage systems.

And those systems work best when I build habits that support them. I can build new habits… but I’ve learned they’re much easier to maintain when there’s structure underneath.

For this blog, that 'structure underneath' looks like:

• A set time each week that’s protected for writing
• A running list of blog ideas so I’m never starting from scratch
• A simple publishing system that tells me exactly what step comes next

So the habit of writing isn’t about 'feeling ready.'
It’s about following a clear, gentle system.

Because if I want this blog to exist, it doesn’t start with 'trying harder.'
It starts with a system, and then the habits that keep that system alive.

My Five Simple Systems Below 👇

1 - Time Blocking: I’ve blocked out a couple of hours each week for this. (And yes… I know that sounds like a lot for short blog, but between writing, adding images, and setting everything properly, it really does take that time.)

2 - Planning Time: This blog won’t just magically appear. I need space to think about what I want to share with you, what feels helpful, and what’s coming up.

3 - Gentle Accountability: By telling you that I’m doing this, I’ve created accountability in a kind, supportive way. And I also know that if something does come up, you’d want me to give myself a little grace too.

4 - Using an Integrated Platform: I’ve chosen a system that keeps everything in one place, which saves my brain a lot of energy. And it even has a little chatbot built in that I can lean on when I get stuck with the tech side of things (which, let’s be honest, definitely happens).

5 - Progress, Not Perfection: This is a mantra I have to remind myself of daily. If I waited for everything to be perfect, I’d never press send. So instead, I’m choosing to show up as I am, do the best I can with the time I have available.

There Are No Right or Wrong Answers Here, Just Curiosity.

It’s also incredibly helpful to shine a light on what’s already going well. When you do that, your brain gets to really see that it’s already doing some things well.

Until Next Time...

This blog isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up in a way that works for real life, real brains, and real energy levels.

I’m really grateful you’re here with me at the beginning of this.