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Maaya Hitomi

they/she

A white person with long reddish-brown hair and glasses, wearing a black top with pink and green dots. Standing in a forest with bare trees and fallen leaves.

Maaya is an ADHD and dyslexia advocate, ADHD coach, learning strategist, and educator. They hold a master’s degree in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and specialize in time management, executive functioning, and building practical systems for daily life.

Maaya’s approach combines research-backed tools with deep empathy and nuanced perspective. Through their coaching practice, Structured Success, they work with clients who have ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities to co-create sustainable, individualized strategies.

With a background in mental health, education, and community work, Maaya’s work centers self-trust, access, and long-term growth. They are also an experienced researcher and speaker who has presented on trans health, equity, and inclusive education.

Written by Maaya

January 30, 2024

How visual cues make habits more doable for ADHD brains

Visual cues support memory and motivation. This guide shows how to build ADHD-friendly habits that hold up in real life, even when routines fall apart.

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December 22, 2023

Struggle to stick to routines with ADHD? Try this approach

Routines are tough with ADHD. This guide helps you build habits that work with your brain, using cues, rewards, and flexibility.

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November 2, 2022

Building a better relationship with ADHD impulsivity

Understanding ADHD impulsivity and practical strategies to work with your brain's delayed inhibition response, including how to redirect impulses mid-action and build helpful friction into your environment.

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August 31, 2022

ADHD friendly organization strategies for back to school

Every year I thought this would be my year to be organized. This is what finally helped.

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June 2, 2022

The ADHD project graveyard: why we start strong and finish... later (maybe)

Explore why ADHD brains excel at starting projects but struggle to finish them. Discover the neuroscience behind motivation decay and practical strategies for completion.

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March 29, 2022

Keeping a routine with ADHD: The maintenance guide

A practical guide to maintaining ADHD routines beyond the initial excitement phase, including how to refresh stale habits with novelty, plan for low dopamine days, and rebuild routines that have stopped working.

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June 21, 2021

How to work with time agnosia: 5 strategies that actually help

For many ADHD’ers, time either flies by or drags endlessly, making tasks and schedules feel overwhelming. This experience, called time agnosia or time blindness, affects everything from deadlines to daily routines but with the right strategies, you can create structure that works for your brain.

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May 12, 2021

Stuck in waiting mode? How ADHD warps time and what you can do about it

Feeling stuck before an appointment? Learn why waiting mode happens and explore ADHD-friendly strategies to ease anxiety and stay productive.

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April 13, 2021

How to work with time agnosia: 5 strategies that actually help

For many ADHD’ers, time either flies by or drags endlessly, making tasks and schedules feel overwhelming. This experience, called time agnosia or time blindness, affects everything from deadlines to daily routines but with the right strategies, you can create structure that works for your brain.

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March 23, 2021

Why time blocking works (even when nothing else does)

Time blocking can help you take back control of your time, whether you’re neurodivergent or just overwhelmed by too much to do.

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