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The One About High-Achievers with ADHD
When we think about ADHD, the conversation typically revolves around challenges: inattention, impulsivity, and disorganisation. However,...
Alexia Hetzel
Oct 15, 20246 min read


The One with Habits, Routines, Rituals... and ADHD
Living with ADHD often feels like riding a rollercoaster, swinging between moments of hyper-productivity and long periods of...
Alexia Hetzel
Sep 1, 20247 min read


The One about Lawyers and ADHD
ADHD is significantly more prevalent in the legal profession than in the general population— one study says 12.5% compared to around 5% ....
Alexia Hetzel
Aug 20, 20246 min read


The One about ADHD and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is often associated with traits such as creativity, resilience, and a willingness to take risks—all of which align...
Alexia Hetzel
Aug 13, 202410 min read


The One About Life Design
Let’s start with Design Thinking Design thinking is a user-centred approach to innovation that involves creative problem-solving,...
Alexia Hetzel
Aug 1, 202410 min read


The One with the ADHD Tax: Part 2 - The Collective ADHD Tax
While the individual ADHD tax is burdensome , the collective ADHD tax – the costs borne by society – is also significant. This includes...
Alexia Hetzel
Jul 23, 20249 min read


The One with the ADHD Tax: Part 1 - The Individual ADHD Tax
Living with ADHD comes with a bunch of hidden costs – often referred to as the "ADHD tax." These costs add up over time and can really...
Alexia Hetzel
Jul 17, 20248 min read


The One Who Didn't Like Gaps
For many people with ADHD, gaps in conversation, schedules, and activities can feel uncomfortable and challenging. As someone who...
Alexia Hetzel
Jul 10, 20245 min read


The One about Perfectionism and MVPs
ADHD often comes with a big fat struggle of a paradox: a combination of impulsivity and perfectionism. While individuals with ADHD are...
Alexia Hetzel
Jul 3, 20244 min read


The One About the Body Budget
Maybe like me, you love Trevor Noah - the South African comedian and television host, who used to host "The Daily Show" on Comedy...
Alexia Hetzel
Jun 26, 20244 min read


The One About Looking Up
In our fast-paced, distraction-filled world, it's easy to feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Yesterday, I attended an event titled "Our...
Alexia Hetzel
Jun 19, 20245 min read


The One about Labels and Gatekeeping
Yesterday, on ADHD Awareness Day in France, I had the privilege of attending a conference at the Ministère de la Santé in Paris. The...
Alexia Hetzel
Jun 12, 20245 min read


The One with the Many Many Phone Chargers
I want to help people understand why they forget things, why it’s ok, and how to forget less. The pressure to remember everything can be...
Alexia Hetzel
Jun 5, 20246 min read


The One with the UNIC Brain and the 'F' Word
No this isn’t a typo. Or at least not really. For this post, I mean UNIC for Urgency , Novelty , Interest , and Challenge – a powerful...
Alexia Hetzel
May 29, 20246 min read


The One with the Pediatrician (or Navigating adult ADHD in Luxembourg)
As I entered the waiting room of the pediatrician’s office in November 2018, age 34, the episode of ‘Friends’ from which I borrowed my...
Alexia Hetzel
May 19, 20206 min read
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