"Climbing is the best way to get to the other side of the Wall of Awful over the long term. It requires skill and resilience, but you will feel lighter and more accomplished afterward." Chapter 7 - Climbing the Wall Preorder "Overcoming the Wall of Awful at the link below.

"Instead of using anger, anxiety, or shame to push through the Wall with negative emotions, putting a Door in the Wall works with the brain, using positive emotions to make the starting cost cheaper. And walking through a door often is much gentler than smashing through it."

"I've read plenty of books that explain why your brain won't cooperate; this one really helps you get unstuck. The Wall of Awful finally gave me language for something I have been struggling with for years, and it gave me a way to finally deal with it." -Laura Klein, author "Build Better Products"

Play is a great way to move our emotional state to feeling safer and more engaged. Music and movement work, too! #WallofAwful #Emotions #Play #Music #Movement #Safe #Engaged

Smashing is the least skilled option that gets us past the Wall of Awful. It works, but it isn't sustainable. And relying on anger or anxiety to activate typically leads to damaged relationships, either with others or ourselves.

If you still haven't pre-ordered "Overcoming the Wall of Awful" because you were waiting to be able to get your copy signed, I have news! I will be signing all of the copies pre-ordered through Brookline Booksmith. Link in the comments.

To me, the best part of this review by Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells comes at the end. Alex and I worked really hard to make sure this book was "totally accessible". I'm glad to see we succeeded.

We've needed a conference for ADHD coaches to connect with each other and improve their skills for a while now. That's why I'm honored to be speaking at the ADDvance ADHD Coaching Conference!

"Smashing uses strong negative emotions, most often anger or anxiety, to punch a temporary hole in the Wall. Smashing requires less skill than other options so people often find and use this strategy instinctively." from Chapter 5 of "Overcoming the Wall of Awful". #Emotions #Anxiety #Anger

We can do the thing even when we don't feel like it. Believing otherwise is a trap. #WallofAwful #Anxiety #DoTheThing

It’s an honor that Publishers Weekly mentioned “Overcoming the Wall of Awful” in their picks for the Fall. Seems Alex Hughes Capell and I have written a pretty good book! Preorder wherever you get books!

Caroline has been an incredible friend and champion of mine throughout this journey! I doubt I'd have gotten the book deal I did without her. I'm forever grateful.

Uncertainty is a straight line to anxiety. So skill building, and the certainty that comes with it, is a path to getting past the Wall of Awful. #Skills #WallofAwful #Learning

If you are encountering the Wall of Awful™ you are, at least partially, emotionally dysregulated.

Today's Awesome: Barnes & Noble is having a preorder sale, and "Overcoming the Wall of Awful" is a part of it! Use promo code PREORDER25 at checkout! Additional details: - Ends tomorrow! - Promo is online & members only - Premium Members get another 10% off at checkout - Signed editions excluded

Today's Awesome: Alex and I turned in the rough draft for workbook that will accompany "Overcoming the Wall of Awful". (Did you know there was going to be a workbook, too? Pretty exciting! It'll drop in February of next year.) www.TheWallofAwful.com

I don't believe in lazy. Often, the people we call lazy are working harder than anyone realizes because it's all internal, emotional effort. They're Climbing the Wall of Awful.

A little more from Chapter 2 of "Overcoming the Wall of Awful". #TheWallofAwful #Anxiety #StressResponse #TheBrain

Day 4 of recording the audiobook for “Overcoming the Wall of Awful” is done and the audio is in the bag! All that’s left is pick ups once it’s edited.

I'm honored by Dr. Neff's words. I'm glad @alexhughescapell.bsky.social and I were able to strike the intended tone, and craft a book that will serve the neurodiverse community well. #WallofAwful #neurodivergent #auDHD #ADHD

A preview of Chapter 2 of "Overcoming the Wall of Awful". This book is my life's work. I'm incredibly proud of it. #WallofAwful #Anxiety #Reslience

This is how I try to approach the world. (I mostly succeed.) It may seem naive to some, but it's worked out pretty well for me so far! #WallofAwful #Neurodivergence #SelfCare #GoodIntentions #emotionalintelligence

Chapters 7-9 of “Overcoming the Wall of Awful” are in the bag! Wednesday I record chapter 10, the conclusion, the acknowledgements, and the indexes.

Today’s Awesome: Recording the audiobook for “Overcoming the Wall of Awful”.

Post an album you’ve listened to 100 times.

My first book: “Overcoming the Wall of Awful” comes out September 1st from Balance Books. Get it wherever you get books! (Or order if at the link below.)