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This is Part 2 of the ADHD survival behaviors blog post series. As a refresher, ADHD survival behaviors  are patterns rooted deep in our instincts. During earlier stages of human history, they helped us stay safe and survive. Today, those same patterns can show up in ways that feel confusing, frustrating, or hard to control. If you haven’t read Part 1, where we explain why ADHD brains rely on survival behaviors, you can start there: 👉 Part 1: ADHD Survival Behaviors: Why Yo

Have you ever acted in a way that didn’t make sense to you? Maybe you agreed with someone in a conversation, but later realized you don’t actually feel that way. Or maybe you’ve spent hours planning something that should have taken ten minutes. These moments can leave you feeling confused about what’s going on inside your brain. There’s a reason for that: these are ADHD survival behaviors , and they’re driven by instinct, not logic. Andrew Brawner & Rachael Bordo | Agave Heal

Why your brain is all-in one day, then totally scattered the next March 2026, Kristina Proctor, ADHD Coach @ Agave Health “I had a plan. Then… I had an idea.” You were finally in a groove. A system was working. Tasks were moving. Then someone mentioned a new tool. Or a new framework. Or a “game-changing” process they just started using. Now you’re knee-deep in tutorials, reworking something that didn’t actually need fixing, and wondering why you can’t just stick to what was w

Reading should not feel like a battle, yet for many adults with ADHD, it often does. Losing focus mid-paragraph, rereading the same page multiple times, or finishing a section with little understanding can be frustrating and discouraging. These challenges are frequently linked to limitations in working memory, rather than intelligence or effort. In this blog, we take a closer look at how working memory affects reading comprehension, why traditional reading strategies often fa

And What to Consider Before You Adopt For many people with ADHD, maintaining routines and structure can feel like a constant challenge. Distractions, impulsivity, and shifting motivation patterns often make it difficult to keep daily habits on track. One powerful and sometimes unexpected form of support can come from a furry companion. Pets can help ADHD brains stay grounded, motivated, and connected. November 2025, CJ Pringle, ADHD Coach @ Agave Health How Pets Help ADHD Bra

If you’ve ever wondered why getting started, staying on task, or managing your time feels like an uphill battle, you’ve likely come across the phrase “executive dysfunction.” But is that the same thing as ADHD? Not quite. While they are closely connected, ADHD and executive dysfunction are not interchangeable terms . Understanding the difference can help you better advocate for your needs, choose the right treatment plan, and stop internalizing frustration as failure. Let’s b