ADHD, Burnout, and Job Searching? You’re Not Alone

A client with ADHD said something this week that really stuck with me:

“Thanks heaps for today and your patience throughout!”

It wasn’t just about resume edits or career strategy. It was about being seen and supported, especially when navigating ADHD, burnout, or the fog that so often comes with big career decisions.

Because real talk? Coaching isn’t always linear.

Especially when you’re battling executive dysfunction, self-doubt, or just plain overwhelm.

Sometimes, what makes the biggest difference isn’t about getting it right or having the perfect plan, it’s a pause.

A moment to reflect.

A conversation that helps you reframe what’s going on beneath the surface. One that meets you where you are, not where the world expects you to be.

And from that place? Clarity begins to unfold. Confidence starts to rebuild. The next step suddenly doesn’t feel so heavy.

Feeling burnt out or overwhelmed?

If something in this article resonated, you don’t have to figure out the next step alone.

I offer a Free 5-Day Burnout Reset, a gentle, 1:1 supported reset designed to help you slow down, reduce overwhelm, and gain clarity around work and wellbeing.

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Merly Hartnett, Burout & Career Wellbeing Coach - Helping working mums recover from burnout and create sustainable careers