Hey friend! 

Happy Momentum Monday (on a Sunday)! 

Let’s kick off this week with something we all kiiiind of know, but sometimes forget to lean into:

Your brain is not set in stone. It’s more like silly putty — bendy, stretchy, and totally capable of change. 

I know it’s tempting to buy into that “it is what it is” mindset. Especially with ADHD, we hear that narrative a lot:
“This is just how I am. I’m stuck this way. Take it or leave it.”

But I’m here to lovingly call BS. Because science says otherwise. 

Your brain is wired for change. It’s called neuroplasticity, and it means your brain literally rewires itself based on what you feed it.

Where your attention goes, energy flows

And it’s not just some woo-woo bumper sticker. This is brain science, baby.

If you start your day thinking:
“Ugh, today’s gonna suck. I’m behind. I can’t deal.”
Guess what your brain is gonna do? Look for proof to back that up. It’s like, “10-4, Captain Doom. Let me find you all the ways this day blows.”

But if you even gently nudge your attention toward:
“What am I excited about today?” or
“What’s one thing I’m grateful for right now?”
your brain will go, “Oooooh! Treasure hunt for goodness? I’m in!”

Your thoughts are like little Google searches — your brain will pull up whatever results you type in. It wants to support whatever you believe. So why not make it work in your favor?

Why this really matters for ADHD brains

Our brains tend to have what I like to call “Velcro for negativity and Teflon for the good stuff.” It’s not a personal flaw — it’s part of how the ADHD brain is wired to detect threats, avoid rejection, and brace for impact.

So if we don’t intentionally guide our attention, it’ll default to spirals, catastrophizing, or that fun little playlist called “Here’s All the Ways You Suck.” 

But guess what? With practice, we can shift that.
We can start feeding our brains messages that build us up instead of break us down. 

And this isn’t about toxic positivity. We’re not slapping a smiley sticker over a dumpster fire. Life gets messy. ADHD can be rough. But if we can train our brains to look for joy, beauty, excitement, gratitude — we build new mental muscles that actually help us cope, and recover better.

If you need a quick reminder that ADHD is NOT a moral failing, I’ve got you covered in this email right here.
And if you’re someone who struggles to see how far you’ve come, go read this one about celebrating your wins, too. 

This Week’s Momentum Action Item

Start and end your day with intention:

• In the morning, ask: “What am I excited about today?”
  (Even if the answer is just “my oat milk latte” — that counts.) 

• At night, ask: “What was the most beautiful part of my day?”
  (Train your brain to look for the good so you’ve got something to “report.”)

Tiny shifts, BIG results. Promise.

P.S. Want help making this a daily habit?
I’m thinking of launching a free nightly email with a mini journal prompt, a brain dump space for tomorrow, and a spot to log your daily highlight.
Would that be helpful?
Just reply to this email with a “yes,” a thumbs up, or even a “HELL YES” if you’re feelin’ spicy. If enough of y’all are into it, I’ll make it a thing.

Your brain is trainable.
Your words are powerful.
Your momentum starts now. 

Big love,
Leah