“I Can See Clearly Now" - ADHD Coaching Can Lead to a Bright New Shining Day!

Cheryl Gigler
Apr 28
3 min read

Updated: May 6

A man standing at the top of a mountain with his arms outstretched.

Do you remember the song, “I Can See Clearly Now” written and recorded by Jonny Nash? The opening line says,” I can see clearly now the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way… It’s gonna be a bright, bright new shining day!”

You may have gotten an ADHD diagnosis and experienced the initial relief of knowing that there is a name for the things you have struggled with, and you are not alone. Medication has made a big difference and you are starting to see your life more clearly. There are goals you would like to reach, but there are still obstacles.

Now what?

You realize that you need support, but where do you start? You have the challenges that go along with the disorder and now you have to find the roadmap forward. You may have read a lot of books, but how can you apply the information to your daily life in a way that makes a difference?

Why does everything still feel hard?

Life can feel overwhelming as people with ADHD struggle to keep up with daily tasks that others seem to do easily. The symptoms of ADHD can affect many areas of life such as finances, planning, organizing, time management, prioritizing, focusing, breaking down tasks, managing emotions, etc. In short, ADHD touches every area of life; at work, at home and at school. You have the diagnosis and medical support, now you need daily, rubber to the road support. Someone who can show you exactly where your ADHD gets in the way and what to do about it!

An ADHD Coach can help!

ADHD coaches specialize in targeting the core challenges of ADHD such as planning, time management, goal setting, organization and problem solving. Coaches are trained specifically and certified to help children, young people and adults with ADHD to better manage their lives.

"Coaching is a collaborative, supportive, goal-oriented process in which the coach and client work together to identify the client’s goals and develop self-awareness, systems, skills and strategies necessary for clients to achieve those goals and their full potential."

- ADHD Coaches Organization

What else do coaches do?

An ADHD coach can:

Support you in creating structure and routines.
Provide a safe space to problem solve and troubleshoot.
Help you to see where your ADHD is getting in the way and exactly what to do about it.
Work with you to create a toolbox for success.
Educate you about ADHD and the best practices for navigating ADHD challenges, such as getting out the door on time, meeting a deadline at work or breaking down the steps of a paper for school.
Support you in discovering and leveraging your strengths against the challenges of ADHD.
Provide models, tools and resources to address challenges.
Guide you in connecting to the ADHD community.
Support you in advocating for yourself.
Support you in creating a daily plan for success that resonates with your unique brain wiring.
Provide non-judgmental accountability.
Support you in finding practical solutions that make a difference today.
Understand what you struggle with as they live with ADHD as well.
Break down steps of long term projects or papers and create action plans that get you over the finish line.

“Research shows that ADHD coaching can improve the symptoms of executive functioning, self-esteem, well-being and the quality of life.”

- Dr.Tamara Rosier

ADHD gets smaller and your life gets bigger!

Educating yourself about ADHD is powerful as you learn what it is and what it is not. Discovering where your ADHD shows up on a daily basis and the tools to manage it is empowering. In my experience, when you learn to advocate for yourself with ADHD, you strengthen your voice in other areas of life as well.

What has been an area of weakness or challenge can become a strength. ADHD gets smaller and life gets bigger. Your quality of life improves and you start to see yourself differently. You see clearly! You can see all obstacles in your way AND know how to navigate them. And that leads to a bright, bright, new sunny day!

Ready to get on top of your ADHD? Schedule a free consultation today!

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