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.
ADHD Rumination: Why the Stories In Your Head Feel True
Why does ADHD rumination make negative stories feel so true? Learn where they come from, what they cost your focus, and how to catch the replay sooner. ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
October 02, 2026•10 min read
You Know The Priorities. You Just Can't Get To Them
If important work keeps stalling, it's not a discipline problem. Learn how ADHD motivation at work actually functions — and what to do about it ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
September 13, 2026•9 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
ADHD Rumination: Why the Stories In Your Head Feel True
Why does ADHD rumination make negative stories feel so true? Learn where they come from, what they cost your focus, and how to catch the replay sooner. ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
October 02, 2026•10 min read
You Know The Priorities. You Just Can't Get To Them
If important work keeps stalling, it's not a discipline problem. Learn how ADHD motivation at work actually functions — and what to do about it ...more
ADHD ,Executive Function
September 13, 2026•9 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