Patti’s 2025 New Years Resolutions

I think we all start the year with the best intentions. In 2024, I wanted to continue along my path, just keeping things steady and predictable. I’d had enough upheaval and just wanted to get through my life.

Around November however, I had a regrettable crash out and I know now something big needs to change. I don’t think I’ve ever been this stressed or frustrated with a particular component of my life. This went beyond just setting boundaries or just getting things done.

I turn 40 at the end of the summer. In order to get where I want to be by then, I want to go big. Whether that means finding a new job or diving into a new field, we’ll be doing some hardcore recalibrating.

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Mary’s Favorite Posts: 2024

What is my favorite post of 2024? While many contenders vied for this coveted spot, I’d have to say it would be Course Notes: The ADHD Brain.

At the beginning of the year, I found myself needing professional direction during a lull in my career. Becoming an ADHD Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP) seemed like the perfect jumpstart. If I’m being honest, I believed this certification would just review what I already knew about ADHD, given my extensive experience treating children with the diagnosis. I was wrong.

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