The Clarity Journal
Reflections, guidance, and small steps for seasons of change.
DONNA RUGGIERO
Donna Ruggiero Coaching
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Working Through Hamster Brain
Changing the narrative opens new neuropathways and gets us to healthier thinking.
The Secret of the River
What matters most is now. Are you fully present? Are you where you want to be right now?
Reclaiming your “I”
Women spend so much time helping others find their voice that they sometimes don’t see when it is time to reclaim their own. It’s time to bounce back.
Chips and Laughter
Marvelous the way we can consciously bring laughter into our day! Make it happen and see the change.
A Routine to Start with Wonder
When I worked as an educator, my days ran on structure. Classes gave shape to the hours. Routine kept my mind steady and helped me stay organized.
Now that my work looks different, I protect a small morning ritual to keep that steadiness.
When You Know Something Needs to Change, But You’re Not Sure What to Do Next
There’s a moment many women reach—quietly, often privately—when the life they’ve been managing no longer feels like the life they want. Nothing dramatic has to happen. Sometimes it’s subtle. A shift. A tug. A question you can’t seem to quiet. You wake up in the morning, move through your familiar routines, and feel a small ache of knowing: This isn’t quite right anymore.
Why Traditional Productivity Advice Fails Neurodivergent Adults—and What to Try Instead
If you’ve ever tried to “just stay organized” or “use a planner” or “be more disciplined” and found yourself frustrated a week later, you’re in good company. Many neurodivergent adults—whether ADHD, autistic, gifted, twice-exceptional, or simply wired differently—have spent years trying to fit into systems that were never designed with them in mind.