June 8th 2026
Hello hello!
Happy Momentum Monday (on a Sunday)!
Ever have one of those days where your brain just… quits?
Not in a dramatic, life-is-falling-apart kind of way. More in a “I’ve stared at the same email for 45 minutes, forgot why I walked into this room, and now I’m eating shredded cheese over the sink” kind of way.
Yeah. Those days.
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to prevent those days from happening. But what if the goal wasn’t prevention?
What if the goal was being prepared when they inevitably show up?
Because they will.
Why an ADHD Emergency Kit Works
One thing I’ve learned from coaching ADHDers is that we tend to create plans for our best-brain days.
The problem?
We usually need the most support on our worst-brain days.
When overwhelm hits, executive functioning tanks. Decision-making gets harder. Task initiation becomes a nightmare. Even figuring out what might help can feel impossible.
That’s where an ADHD Emergency Kit comes in.
Think of it like keeping a first aid kit in your house. You don’t build it because you expect disaster. You build it because eventually you’re going to need it.
An ADHD Emergency Kit is simply a collection of tools, activities, and supports that help you get through low-capacity days with a little more ease and a little less self-judgment.
What Goes In Your Kit?
There are no rules here. Your kit should fit your brain.
Here are some ideas:
Momentum Tasks
The smallest possible actions that help you get moving.
- Drink a glass of water
- Put on shoes
- Walk to the mailbox
- Put on your favorite song
- Wash your face
- Set a 3-minute timer
Remember: momentum before motivation.
Easy Food Options
Because sometimes feeding ourselves feels like an Olympic event.
- Protein shakes
- Frozen meals
- Rotisserie chicken
- Trail mix
- Yogurt
- Pre-cut fruit and veggies
Fed is best.
Brain Dump Page
Keep a notebook page or notes app template ready with:
- What’s stressing me out?
- What actually needs attention today?
- What’s one thing I can do next?
When your brain feels like twenty browser tabs are open, getting it onto paper helps.
Comfort & Regulation Tools
Things that help calm your nervous system.
- Favorite playlist
- Weighted blanket
- Fidget toy
- Walking route
- Breathing exercise
- Funny TV show you’ve watched 500 times
No shame. Use what works.
Your “Minimum Viable Day”
Create a short list that answers:
“If today is a dumpster fire, what are the 3 things that matter most?”
Maybe it’s:
- Take medication
- Eat something with protein
- Answer one important email
That’s enough.
Seriously.
This Week’s Action Step
Spend 15 minutes creating your ADHD Emergency Kit.
Not when you’re overwhelmed.
Not when you’re spiraling.
Not when you’re crying in the Target parking lot wondering how you ended up there.
Now.
Think of it as a gift from today’s brain to future-you.
Because future-you is going to have a rough day eventually. And when that day comes, they’ll be really damn grateful you prepared for it.
The goal isn’t to never struggle.
The goal is to struggle with support.
Your ADHD Emergency Kit won’t magically fix every bad brain day. But it can help you recover faster, reduce the guilt, and keep a rough day from turning into a rough week.
And that’s what Momentum Monday is all about: not perfection, just having a plan for moving forward when life gets a little messy.
You’ve got this.
Leah 🌶️
Before you go…
If this email hit a little too close to home and you’re realizing you could use more support than a checklist and a good intention, you’re not alone.
Building systems that actually work with your ADHD brain can be hard to do on your own—especially when you’re already overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday.
That’s exactly what we work on in coaching.
Whether you’re struggling with routines, procrastination, emotional regulation, overwhelm, or simply figuring out what works for your unique brand of ADHD, I’d love to help.
☀️ Summer Specials are currently available, making this a great time to get support before the busyness of fall ramps back up. If you’ve been thinking about coaching, consider this your sign.
Book a free coaching call and let’s talk about what’s keeping you stuck, what’s already working, and how we can create more momentum in your life without relying on motivation.
Because bad brain days are inevitable. Staying stuck doesn’t have to be.