The LLO ADHD Blog

I love writing. There’s something so therapeutic about putting my words onto a page.

I’m constantly inspired by the beautiful landscape where I live in Cornwall, and also when I’m solo travelling abroad, and often write in my head while I’m out walking or exploring.

So grab a cuppa and delve into the ADHDventures of a Life Less Ordinary…

(Looking for more solo travel specific content? Check out my Italy travel blog - Beara Italia - as well!)

Sarah writing in a notebook - Life Less Ordinary

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A letter to my 5 year old self

People don't write letters anymore, which seems a shame. The me that is writing to you lives in a very different world to the one where you've packed a picnic for your bear and are ready to set off on an adventure…

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ADHD, ACCESS TO WORK Sarah Marshall ADHD, ACCESS TO WORK Sarah Marshall

Access to Work

When I was diagnosed with ADHD in October 2022, I had never heard of the Access to Work (ATW) scheme. I stumbled across an article online—or maybe it was on social media—and thought, “What do I have to lose by applying?”

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ADHD, ADHD Friendly Recipes, ADHD & Nutrition Sarah Marshall ADHD, ADHD Friendly Recipes, ADHD & Nutrition Sarah Marshall

ADHD Friendly Recipe #1

Cooking has become a relaxing outlet for me. I know that’s not the case for everyone with ADHD—many people find cooking and meal prep stressful. That’s why I’m excited to share simple, minimal-prep recipes that are packed with healthy ingredients and easy to make, even in batches! With batch cooking, you can prep meals for several days in advance, a lifesaver when energy and focus are low.

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ADHD, Productivity, ADHD Focus, ADHD Gadgets Sarah Marshall ADHD, Productivity, ADHD Focus, ADHD Gadgets Sarah Marshall

My Top 3 ADHD-Friendly Gadgets 2024

Living with ADHD can be challenging, especially when managing the many comorbidities that often accompany it. ADHD isn't just about struggling to sit still or being hyperactive; it also involves dealing with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, an inability to stay focused, fidgeting, sensory overload, and the constant battle to stay organized and clutter-free. If you're not careful, things can quickly spiral out of control!

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ADHD, ADHD Routines, Productivity, ADHD Focus Sarah Marshall ADHD, ADHD Routines, Productivity, ADHD Focus Sarah Marshall

The Power of a Morning Routine for ADHD

In the last two years, I’ve learned a lot about ADHD, but nothing has been more eye-opening than discovering the importance of starting the day with healthy, helpful habits. Implementing a structured routine—and sticking to it—has significantly improved my mental well-being and increased my productivity.

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ADHD, ADHD WOMEN Rosanna ADHD, ADHD WOMEN Rosanna

Does my ADHD define me?

When I got my ADHD diagnosis at the age of 51, I had lived over half a century completely unaware that I was Neurodivergent.

That’s 5 decades of feeling deep down inside that I was different to so many of my peers and people around me, but not knowing why.

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ADHD, SELF LOVE Rosanna ADHD, SELF LOVE Rosanna

Kindness…

If there’s one thing I have absolutely learned the importance of in the last 18 months, it’s that if you aren’t resolutely and unconditionally kind to yourself then you really are doing yourself no favours.

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