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Rejection Sensitivity

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: The Iceberg Under the Surface

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on April 16, 2026

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria isn't simply a matter of "feeling sensitive." It can be a source of extreme emotional pain, and it's a common though lesser-known symptom of ADHD.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria isn't simply a matter of "feeling sensitive." It can be a source of extreme emotional pain, and it's a common though lesser-known symptom of ADHD.

ADHD

Why 'Working Harder' Doesn't Always Work

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on March 8, 2026

The neurodivergent brain may think that working harder is the solution to every problem, but we can strengthen flexibility by working differently.

The neurodivergent brain may think that working harder is the solution to every problem, but we can strengthen flexibility by working differently.

Cognition

How to Get Out of Your Head

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on February 22, 2026

Ever been told you're "stuck in your head"? You're not alone. Here are some helpful tips.

Ever been told you're "stuck in your head"? You're not alone. Here are some helpful tips.

Motivation

Redefining Persistence: Goal-Setting and Neurodivergence

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on January 11, 2026

Ready to give up on goals? Try some of these neurodivergent-friendly strategies first.

Ready to give up on goals? Try some of these neurodivergent-friendly strategies first.

Stress

Coping With Year-End Pressure

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on December 15, 2025

Stress tolerance is a key executive function skill that may be challenged at this time of year, but certain strategies can help.

Stress tolerance is a key executive function skill that may be challenged at this time of year, but certain strategies can help.

Executive Function

3 Strategies to Improve Your Response Inhibition

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on November 13, 2025

Struggling with self-control? Check out these tips for strengthening this essential executive function skill.

Struggling with self-control? Check out these tips for strengthening this essential executive function skill.

Memory

Supporting Working Memory in Conversations

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on October 5, 2025

Having a hard time remembering what people say in conversations? You're not alone, and there are strategies to help!

Having a hard time remembering what people say in conversations? You're not alone, and there are strategies to help!

Memory

Quick Strategies to Boost Working Memory

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on September 19, 2025

Need a brain break? Read on.

Need a brain break? Read on.

ADHD

Getting Started on Inexplicably Tough Tasks

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on August 10, 2025

Have you ever been baffled at why tasks that seem like they should be easy feel so hard? You are not alone.

Have you ever been baffled at why tasks that seem like they should be easy feel so hard? You are not alone.

ADHD

Strategies to Boost Executive Function in the ADHD Brain

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on July 11, 2025

Planning and prioritizing for the ADHD brain.

Planning and prioritizing for the ADHD brain.

ADHD

Boost Your Organizational Skills

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on June 6, 2025

Here are some neurodivergent-friendly tips to help you get things done. You may even be more organized than you think.

Here are some neurodivergent-friendly tips to help you get things done. You may even be more organized than you think.

Time Management

Is Time Management a Strength or a Challenge For You?

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on April 30, 2025

If you've struggled with running late, it is not your fault! Check out this post for some compassionate tips and tricks for boosting your brain's time management skills.

If you've struggled with running late, it is not your fault! Check out this post for some compassionate tips and tricks for boosting your brain's time management skills.

Emotion Regulation

Emotional Regulation and ADHD

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on April 9, 2025

Perhaps you've been told to "be positive" and to bottle up your emotions. Consider boosting your emotional awareness and building coping skills instead.

Perhaps you've been told to "be positive" and to bottle up your emotions. Consider boosting your emotional awareness and building coping skills instead.

ADHD

Cognitive Flexibility and ADHD

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on March 5, 2025

Some of us with ADHD are great at cognitive flexibility, while others struggle with it. How will your executive function skills stack up?

Some of us with ADHD are great at cognitive flexibility, while others struggle with it. How will your executive function skills stack up?

ADHD

Metacognition and ADHD: Understand Your Thinking

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on February 18, 2025

Are you struggling with planning or self-awareness? Metacognition can be a game-changer for ADHD. There are strategies to boost reflection and problem-solving.

Are you struggling with planning or self-awareness? Metacognition can be a game-changer for ADHD. There are strategies to boost reflection and problem-solving.

Attention

Understanding Sustained Attention as an Executive Function

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on January 13, 2025

Challenges with sustained attention are common. Luckily, there are many strategies to try!

Challenges with sustained attention are common. Luckily, there are many strategies to try!

Executive Function

Understanding Executive Function Skills and ADHD

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on December 11, 2024

Why does your productivity vary across tasks and timeframes? Your executive function strengths and challenges may explain why.

Why does your productivity vary across tasks and timeframes? Your executive function strengths and challenges may explain why.

ADHD

Common Signs That ADHD Is Impacting Your Emotions

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on November 22, 2024

Understanding the emotional challenges of ADHD helps individuals to identify their symptoms better and seek effective support.

Understanding the emotional challenges of ADHD helps individuals to identify their symptoms better and seek effective support.

Perfectionism

4 Downsides of Using Perfectionism to Avoid Rejection

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on October 15, 2024

Many people with ADHD adopt perfectionism as a coping strategy to avoid the pain of rejection. However, this approach has some significant downsides.

Many people with ADHD adopt perfectionism as a coping strategy to avoid the pain of rejection. However, this approach has some significant downsides.

Rejection Sensitivity

7 Signs You Might Have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on September 16, 2024

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria is a lesser-known symptom of ADHD. Many ADHDers find it helpful to reflect upon RSD's impact on their key social relationships.

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria is a lesser-known symptom of ADHD. Many ADHDers find it helpful to reflect upon RSD's impact on their key social relationships.