Alessia Renganeschi ADHD

23/02/2026

ADHD & taking breaks feels impossible.

To-do lists trick us into thinking we’re about to hit a huge dopamine reward. That intense “yes, I’m smashing it” moment rarely comes. What does come? Burnout.

So I remind myself: If I disappeared tomorrow, the world would keep spinning.
I am not responsible for the entire destiny of this planet, humanity, and society.

It’s okay to be selfish.
Take the break.
Resting will do you good and harm no one.
Not resting might see you hittingburnout.

✨ Tell me — what does your “me time” look like lately?

18/02/2026

Having 1000 checklists won’t fix your productivity.

If anything, they often make you feel overwhelmed, behind, and frustrated. And this is well known in ADHD.

Why?

Because task performance with ADHD is not just about to-do lists. It’s about you — your brain, your energy, your environment, your emotional state, and the strategies you’re using.

A checklist is just one tiny piece of a much more complex system.

If it hasn’t been working, it’s not because you’re lazy or incapable. It’s because the system you’re relying on doesn’t fully fit your neurological needs.

What works better?

✔️ Looking at the skills behind the task (planning, prioritising, emotional regulation)
✔️ Adjusting your environment so it supports focus instead of draining it
✔️ Making tasks more accessible and friction-free
✔️ Creating strategies that match how your brain actually functions

An ADHD brain is not broken.
It’s often operating inside systems designed for different brains.

The good news? Many parts of that system can be changed — when you address each pillar intentionally and strategically.

If this resonated, save it for the next time you think “I just need a better planner.”

Link in bio to learn what actually works.

17/02/2026

I don't believe ADHD is a disorder. I believe it is a different operating system...

Read my last article on Substack 😍🧠

https://open.substack.com/pub/alessiarenganeschiadhd/p/i-dont-believe-adhd-is-a-disorder?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2c4fff

17/02/2026

"Don’t go to your own funeral twice."

You already paid the price by facing the mistake, fixing the issue, or having the hard conversation.
There is no need to punish yourself again with hours (or days) of negative self-talk.

For women with ADHD, the mental replay can be louder than the actual problem.
We don’t just make a mistake — we relive it.
We analyze it.
We shame ourselves for it.
We question our worth because of it.

But here’s the truth:
Accountability is growth.
Self-attack is not.

You can take responsibility without tearing yourself apart.
You can learn without labeling yourself as “too much,” “too careless,” or “not enough.”
You can move forward without dragging shame behind you.

ADHD already makes emotional regulation harder. That doesn’t mean you deserve harsher self-talk. It means you deserve more compassion.

Fix it.
Learn from it.
Adjust.
Then let it go.

You are not your worst moment.
And you don’t have to grieve a version of yourself that is still growing.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. 💛
💬 Leave a comment: is it harder for you to fix the mistake — or to stop replaying it?

14/02/2026

"I believe ADHD can be a strength. And not in a naïve, inspirational-quote kind of way. Not in a “let’s ignore the hard parts” kind of way. I believe ADHD can be a strength in a grounded, clinical, lived, sometimes messy way."

Keep reading for FREE on my Substack

https://open.substack.com/pub/alessiarenganeschiadhd/p/alessia-do-you-really-really-believe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2c4fff

13/02/2026

ADHD is not the reason your dreams haven’t happened yet.
What’s usually in the way?

Self-doubt. Other people’s noise. And the story that “I’ve always struggled, so I always will.”

A late diagnosis didn’t limit me — it helped me stop fighting my brain and start building with it. That’s when things finally moved.
If you’ve been telling yourself you’re behind because of ADHD… this is your reminder: you’re not broken. You just need a different approach.

Find out more on my Substack - link on bio.

12/02/2026

Find me on Substack and dive into the ADHD good stuff!❤️😍🧠
💪https://substack.com/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2c4fff

10/02/2026

Switching from labels and stigma to a real understanding of my own neurodevelopmental profile was a turning point in my ADHD journey.

I went from being stuck in binge eating and constant takeouts to a balanced, realistic, and genuinely satisfying way of eating — one that feels creative, manageable, and sustainable.

Not because of strict shopping lists or food restriction.
But because I finally understood where things were breaking down:
🍳 cooking paralysis
🛒 compulsive shopping
😵‍💫 starving first, bingeing later

I tackled those steps one by one and built systems that actually work for my brain.

Being told “you have ADHD, food will always be hard” never helped.
Understanding why it was hard — and what to change — did.

Today’s proof: tomato rice & lentils bowl with avocado and extra-virgin olive oil 🥑🍚✨

❤️ Save and come back to it the next time binge eating makes you feel guilty.
It’s not your fault.
You’re not broken.
You’re still figuring things out — and that’s allowed. 🌱

09/02/2026