#214 | When the Plan Changes: ADHD, Flexibility, and Starting Over

In this episode of Tea with a Taurus, I’m talking about what happens when the plan suddenly changes—and why those unexpected transitions can feel especially overwhelming for people with ADHD. I share my very real first reaction (yes, I briefly wanted to crash out), why I needed a minute to process before I could move forward, and what this experience reminded me about the students we serve. If unexpected change can throw us off as adults, imagine what it can feel like for kids navigating new classrooms, teachers, schedules, routines, and expectations at the beginning of a school year. We’ll talk about ADHD and transitions, emotional regulation, giving ourselves permission to be frustrated, supporting students through change, and the difference between toxic positivity and simply having perspective. Because sometimes being flexible doesn’t mean the change doesn’t bother you. Sometimes flexibility simply means: This bothers me, but I can adjust. So whether you’re a teacher heading back to school, a parent helping your child navigate a new year, someone with ADHD who struggles when the plan suddenly changes—or you’ve simply been handed a situation you didn’t ask for—grab your tea and join me. You’re allowed to need a minute. Then, we build a new map.