If this sounds familiar, welcome to the club.

This post is for my fellow creatives, my neuro-spicy brothers and sisters, and anyone else who has ADHD or suspects they might be on the spectrum (like me—though I haven’t been officially tested).

This is for the ones who generate ideas faster than ChatGPT, lose their phone six times a day, and can’t resist picking up a new hobby, even when the other ten hobbies are still unfinished.

The Creative Chaos: A Million Projects, A Million Directions

Since quitting my job, I’ve taken my creative energy in more directions than I can count.

At first, I started a business with a partner, which went well—until it didn’t.

Then I pivoted to coaching, launched a blog, started woodworking, tried my hand at making jewelry, and somewhere along the way, I found myself wondering, What the hell am I doing?

Here’s the truth: I genuinely love all the projects I start. Each one excites me, inspires me, and gives me hope for the future.

But I also understand how this looks from the outside. To everyone else, it seems like I’m inconsistent or unfocused.

Even I sometimes feel like I’m stuck in a loop of starting and stopping, endlessly chasing the next shiny idea.

And while I do my best to plan and stay on track, I’ve got a million notebooks with scattered information and ideas.

Add three kids into the mix, and let’s just say the chaos is very real.

ADHD, Creativity, and the Tools That Save Me

If you’re like me, you know that having ADHD or being neuro-spicy adds a unique flavor to creativity.

It’s equal parts blessing and challenge.

Some days, I’m amazed by the ideas my brain generates. Other days, I’m overwhelmed by the sheer number of tabs I’ve got open in my mind.

And let’s not forget the daily disasters. Just a few months ago, my son spilled chemicals all over my MacBook—a writer’s worst nightmare.

While I love handwriting, there’s no way I could keep up with the volume of blogs, books, and scripts I’m working on without my laptop.

Thank God for tools like ChatGPT, which helps me gather and organize my thoughts.

Honestly, I think ChatGPT might even be impressed by how many ideas I throw at it daily.

If you’re juggling as much as I am, I highly recommend finding tools that work for your brain.

The Struggle to Help Yourself

Here’s the ironic part: As a coach, I’m fantastic at helping other people get organized and stay on track.

When it comes to my clients, I’m on it—planning, strategizing, and keeping them accountable.

But when it comes to my own chaos?

Boy, oh boy. Sometimes I feel like I need a coach for myself.

But despite the overwhelm, I wouldn’t trade my creative brain for anything.

Being able to dream, create, and explore so many ideas is a gift.

Not everyone gets to live with this kind of imagination, and I know that my creativity is going to blow people’s minds in 2025 when I finally showcase everything I’ve been working on.

To My Fellow Creatives: You’re Not Alone

If you’re reading this and thinking, Wow, this is me, I want you to know: you’re not alone.

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed by your own creativity.

It’s okay to struggle with staying on task. And it’s okay to start a hundred projects before finding the one that sticks.

Here are a few tips that help me (on the days I actually follow my own advice):

📝 Write It Down: Even if you’ve got a million notebooks, getting your ideas out of your head and onto paper is a lifesaver.

🫢Use Tools That Work for You: Whether it’s ChatGPT, a project management app, or good old-fashioned sticky notes, find what helps you stay organized.

1️⃣Focus on One Thing at a Time: I know it’s hard, but try to finish one small task before jumping to the next big idea.

😘Give Yourself Grace: You’re not failing because you’re overwhelmed. You’re human, and you’re doing your best.

The Beauty of Being Neuro-Spicy

Yes, the chaos is real.

Yes, the overwhelm is exhausting.

But being a creative—especially one with ADHD or neuro-spicy tendencies—is a gift.

It’s messy and unpredictable, but it’s also full of wonder, excitement, and potential.

So, to all my creatives out there: stay patient with yourself.

Keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep chasing those ideas.

You might feel like you’re all over the place, but trust me—when it all comes together, it’s going to be something extraordinary.

Here’s to embracing the chaos and turning it into magic.🪄

💡Does this resonate with you? Share your story in the comments or let me know your favorite tools for staying on track.

Let’s navigate this wild creative journey together!🎨

Unapologetically, Dorothy! ❤️