Dont Stop Keep Going Coach

The ADHD Myth — a psychologist's take on labels, history, and why perspective matters more than diagnosis.
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Drawing on the Tao Te Ching, a bit of history most of us have forgotten, and a lot of open-minded curiosity — this isn't a verdict, just a different perspective.

"When something has to be actively cultivated or insisted upon, that's a sign the natural version of it has already been lost."

Read the full piece on the blog https://www.dontstopkeepgoing.co.uk/blog/the-adhd-myth.html

Not sure if coaching is right for you right now?
That’s exactly why I offer a relaxed, zero-pressure 30-minute discovery call.
We’ll explore where you are, what you’re carrying, and whether my approach (online, face-to-face, or Walk & Talk) feels like a good fit.
No sales pitch — just an honest conversation.
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Most conversations about procrastination miss the point entirely.

We frame it as a discipline problem. A productivity failure. Something to fix with better systems and stronger willpower.

But after years of coaching and a deeper look at the research, I think it's something else entirely.

Procrastination is frequently a signal. A sign that our actions have become disconnected from any meaningful why.

In my latest post I explore this through several lenses that rarely appear in the same conversation:

• How collectivist cultures experience procrastination completely differently — and what that tells us about guilt and self-worth in the West
• What neuroscience says about dopamine, motivation, and why motivation follows action rather than preceding it
• Viktor Frankl's will to meaning, and the Japanese concept of ikigai, applied not to grand life missions but to ordinary daily tasks

And something personal — a garden that got completely out of hand, and what permaculture taught me about the difference between willpower and meaning.

The shift I've seen make the most difference — both in my own life and in the people I work with — isn't from laziness to discipline. It's from disconnection to purpose.

I'm also running a 7-Day Procrastination Challenge soon, and this post is the thinking behind it.

I'd be glad if you'd read it, and even more glad if it reaches someone who needs it.

👉 https://www.dontstopkeepgoing.co.uk/Blog/clean-house-empty-progress-what-procrastination-really-telling-you.html

“I’ve regained confidence, direction, and a sense of purpose. I now make choices aligned with who I truly am.” That’s what clients often say after online coaching with me. We work at your pace, in the comfort of your own space, anywhere in the world. 60-minute personalised video sessions. Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. www.dontstopkeepgoing.co.uk

That quiet feeling that the ordinary map isn’t working anymore?
Many of my clients arrive carrying anxiety, burnout, trauma, or a sense that something is missing — even when life looks “fine” from the outside.
Together we explore your unique story at a deeper level, blending psychology with nature and wisdom traditions.
Ready to take the next gentle step? Book your free discovery call today.
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Have you ever felt emotionally "switched off" — going through the motions but feeling nothing?

Emotional shutdown is more common than people realise. And it's not a weakness. It's your nervous system doing its job.

In my latest blog post, I explore:
🧠 What emotional shutdown actually is (and why it happens)
🛡️ Why it can be a strategic asset, not just a problem
💡 The link between interoception and emotional awareness
🌱 How to gently find your way back to yourself

If you or someone you know has ever felt "flat", disconnected, or like you're watching your life through glass — this is for you.

👇 Read the full article here:
https://www.dontstopkeepgoing.co.uk/Blog/understanding-emotional-shutdown.html

You’ve always felt a little different — too much for some, not quite enough for others. That difference is not the problem. It might be the whole point. Online coaching is a genuine, unhurried inquiry into your specific, irreducible, cosmically unique design. We design your journey around you — your goals, your pace, your life. Free discovery call to see if it feels right. www.dontstopkeepgoing.co.uk

Sometimes the deepest breakthroughs don’t happen sitting still — they happen when we move.
My Walk & Talk sessions blend coaching with the healing power of nature in Staffordshire. Fresh air, gentle movement, and real conversation.
Perfect if you feel most yourself outdoors or traditional talking therapy hasn’t quite clicked.
Free discovery calls available — message me or book via the website.