About Black to Basics
There's a reason why it seems like nothing is working. And it's not what you think.
Sometimes the smartest move isn't another system, another app, or another fresh start on Monday.
Sometimes it's stripping everything back — and getting back to basics.
Executive Dysfunction Strategies: Why the September Reset Keeps Failing
The September motivation spike is real. If you have ADHD or executive dysfunction, the way you're using it is the problem. Here's what to do differently ...more
ADHD
August 17, 2026•10 min read
Perimenopause and ADHD: Why Symptoms Get Worse in Your 40s
Perimenopause does not cause ADHD. It unmasks it. ADHD coach Shari Black (ICF-PCC) explains the estrogen-dopamine connection and what to do about it. ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
August 04, 2026•9 min read
Executive Dysfunction: Why Professionals Can't Follow Through
Executive dysfunction at work isn't a discipline problem. An ADHD coach for professionals in Canada explains what's actually happening — and what helps. ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
July 27, 2026•6 min read
Estrogen and ADHD: The Perimenopause connection | Black to Basics
Estrogen regulates dopamine, and when it drops in perimenopause, ADHD symptoms intensify. Learn why it happens and what actually helps. ...more
Adhd and Hormones
July 22, 2026•8 min read
Executive Function Coaching For Busy Professionals
Executive function coach for busy professionals in Canada and the United States struggling with ADHD and executive dysfunction. Stop compensating, start performing. Get Black to Basics ...more
Executive Function
July 18, 2026•9 min read
Building Habits With ADHD | Black to Basics
Building habits with ADHD is an executive function problem, not a motivation problem. Learn the 7 things running taught one ADHD coach about consistency. ...more
Executive Function
July 14, 2026•11 min read
Executive Dysfunction Strategies: Why the September Reset Keeps Failing
The September motivation spike is real. If you have ADHD or executive dysfunction, the way you're using it is the problem. Here's what to do differently ...more
ADHD
August 17, 2026•10 min read
Perimenopause and ADHD: Why Symptoms Get Worse in Your 40s
Perimenopause does not cause ADHD. It unmasks it. ADHD coach Shari Black (ICF-PCC) explains the estrogen-dopamine connection and what to do about it. ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
August 04, 2026•9 min read
Executive Dysfunction: Why Professionals Can't Follow Through
Executive dysfunction at work isn't a discipline problem. An ADHD coach for professionals in Canada explains what's actually happening — and what helps. ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
July 27, 2026•6 min read
Estrogen and ADHD: The Perimenopause connection | Black to Basics
Estrogen regulates dopamine, and when it drops in perimenopause, ADHD symptoms intensify. Learn why it happens and what actually helps. ...more
Adhd and Hormones
July 22, 2026•8 min read
Executive Function Coaching For Busy Professionals
Executive function coach for busy professionals in Canada and the United States struggling with ADHD and executive dysfunction. Stop compensating, start performing. Get Black to Basics ...more
Executive Function
July 18, 2026•9 min read
Building Habits With ADHD | Black to Basics
Building habits with ADHD is an executive function problem, not a motivation problem. Learn the 7 things running taught one ADHD coach about consistency. ...more
Executive Function
July 14, 2026•11 min read