The library for differently wired women at work.
Original writing, research briefs, tools and templates - all produced in-house by The Hyperfocused, citing the publications and studies we trust.
Research
The Late-Diagnosis Decade: What We Know About ADHD in Women
Why a generation of women are being diagnosed in their thirties and forties, and what the research actually shows.
Hormones, Cycles & Executive Function; A Working Brief
A working brief on the interaction between hormonal cycles and executive function in ADHD.
Masking at Work: The Hidden Tax on High-Performing Women
An original essay on the cost of masking in professional environments.
Tools
Assess & Plan
Start the day with clarity. Know where your brain is at, then plan accordingly.
The Non-Linear Planner: Our In-House Method
The planning method we use with members; built for brains that don't run on a list.
The Daily Brain Check
A two-minute morning or mid-day reading on how your executive function is actually running today.
Protect & Focus
Defend your attention. Guard your calendar and shape the sound around you.
Building a Calendar That Defends Deep Work
A field guide for protecting focus inside a calendar that isn't really yours.
Focus Audio: What the Neuroscience Actually Says
What the research does, and does not, support about focus music, binaural beats, and brown noise.
Reading
On Divergent Minds — An Editor's Note
An editor's note on writing for divergent minds.
Rewriting the Story of the 'Difficult' Woman at Work
A long read on the women labelled difficult — and what was actually happening.
A Reading List for the Differently Wired Leader
Books we keep returning to for leaders who think differently.
Listening
Templates
The Non-Linear Weekly Review
A weekly review template designed for non-linear brains.
Energy Mapping Worksheet
Map your energy across the week so the calendar serves the brain, not the other way around.
Meeting Prep for ADHD Brains
A short prep ritual that makes meetings feel manageable.