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Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey from Chaos to Confidence for Adults With ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder. It's not a choice. Not
everyone has it, although more individuals are being diagnosed with it daily. ADHD can be
extremely difficult to manage when you don’t have the right tools, understanding of your own
mind, or proper guidance. ADHD can leave you feeling powerless, stuck, and chaotic. But it
doesn’t have to be this way. There are steps you can take to live a more controlled, consistent,
and confident life.
In this book and workbook Brooke Schnittman, MA, BCC, PCC uses the strategies from Coaching
With Brooke’s signature twelve-step program, 3C Activation© to empower adults with ADHD who
are beyond ready to step into a new paradigm of living, find order in the chaos of their ADHD life,
and transform themselves so they can be more productive, confident, and thrive. Brooke lays out
an organized and thorough plan for adults with ADHD to calm the chaos in their ADHD brain,
become more confident, and activate their ADHD potential.
Throughout this book you will gain tools and understanding
No matter what kind of ADHD type or stage of life you are in, this book can guide you toward a
more confident and controlled life. Brooke has taught adults with ADHD worldwide and partnered
with companies such as Chopra Global, ADDA, and CHADD. The tools in this book have been a
game changer for thousands.
everyone has it, although more individuals are being diagnosed with it daily. ADHD can be
extremely difficult to manage when you don’t have the right tools, understanding of your own
mind, or proper guidance. ADHD can leave you feeling powerless, stuck, and chaotic. But it
doesn’t have to be this way. There are steps you can take to live a more controlled, consistent,
and confident life.
In this book and workbook Brooke Schnittman, MA, BCC, PCC uses the strategies from Coaching
With Brooke’s signature twelve-step program, 3C Activation© to empower adults with ADHD who
are beyond ready to step into a new paradigm of living, find order in the chaos of their ADHD life,
and transform themselves so they can be more productive, confident, and thrive. Brooke lays out
an organized and thorough plan for adults with ADHD to calm the chaos in their ADHD brain,
become more confident, and activate their ADHD potential.
Throughout this book you will gain tools and understanding
No matter what kind of ADHD type or stage of life you are in, this book can guide you toward a
more confident and controlled life. Brooke has taught adults with ADHD worldwide and partnered
with companies such as Chopra Global, ADDA, and CHADD. The tools in this book have been a
game changer for thousands.
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Published September 26, 2023
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October 20, 2023
Fantastic insight to human behavior and steps to resolve self conflict.
I feel everyone can relate to this book in one way or another. Anyone with ADHD, has children with ADHD or not. There are true to life experiences that will touche everyone's life. The author is extremely knowledgeable about experiences in life and the struggles that she, her family and her clients have faced with ADHD.
I feel everyone can relate to this book in one way or another. Anyone with ADHD, has children with ADHD or not. There are true to life experiences that will touche everyone's life. The author is extremely knowledgeable about experiences in life and the struggles that she, her family and her clients have faced with ADHD.
August 6, 2024
This book is amazing! I learned so much about ADHD. I recommend it to all professionals.
November 16, 2023
"Activate Your ADHD Potential" by Brooke Schnittman is a comprehensive guide for adults with ADHD, offering a 12-step program to transform chaos into confidence.
Schnittman provides evidence-based tools to enhance executive functioning, decrease negative habits, and increase healthy ones.
The book addresses various aspects, including confidence, anxiety reduction, dopamine management, time management, navigating uncomfortable conversations, and understanding the inner workings of the ADHD brain.
With a focus on understanding one's ADHD brain, breaking actions into manageable steps, and building momentum, Schnittman guides readers toward a more controlled, consistent, and confident life.
Overall, it is a valuable resource for those seeking practical strategies to navigate and thrive with ADHD.
Schnittman provides evidence-based tools to enhance executive functioning, decrease negative habits, and increase healthy ones.
The book addresses various aspects, including confidence, anxiety reduction, dopamine management, time management, navigating uncomfortable conversations, and understanding the inner workings of the ADHD brain.
With a focus on understanding one's ADHD brain, breaking actions into manageable steps, and building momentum, Schnittman guides readers toward a more controlled, consistent, and confident life.
Overall, it is a valuable resource for those seeking practical strategies to navigate and thrive with ADHD.
November 3, 2023
This book is a warm and easy-to-read book that feels like talking to a friend who really gets it. It’s full of helpful tips that can make everyday life with ADHD a bit easier. Brooke skips the heavy jargon and instead shares stories and advice that can really make a difference. It’s a great read for anyone who wants to learn more about ADHD without getting bogged down by too much technical detail.
October 20, 2023
This book contains a wealth of practical advice. The author explains the "ADHD brain" and then presents steps to get out of the cycle that holds back a person with an "ADHD brain."
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
April 5, 2025
There’s something beautifully chaotic about the ADHD brain. It’s like a high-speed roller coaster—thrilling, unpredictable, and occasionally terrifying. But what if, instead of gripping the safety bar white-knuckled, you could learn to steer the ride? That’s exactly what Brooke Schnittman offers in her empowering and refreshingly practical book, Activate Your ADHD Potential: A 12-Step Journey from Chaos to Confidence for Adults With ADHD.
As someone who works peripherally in the ADHD field and lives with ADHD himself, I’ve seen a lot of books that try to corral the ADHD mind into neat, linear boxes. It doesn’t work. Brooke knows this, too, and instead of forcing conformity, she hands readers the tools to embrace their ADHD quirks and turn them into strengths. It’s like hiring a personal trainer, but for your brain—someone who simultaneously cheers you on and calls you out when you’re making excuses. And she does it all with a mix of wisdom, warmth, and a dash of humor.
Brooke’s mission in this book appears to be thus: help people with ADHD stop fighting their brains and start working in partnership with them. She knows the struggle—the messy desks, missed deadlines, and the constant feeling that you’re running a race with untied shoelaces. But instead of focusing on what’s wrong with ADHD, she flips the script. Her message is simple: ADHD isn’t a flaw; it’s a feature. And in the right context, it’s an incredibly powerful one.
One of the things I love most about this book is how Brooke makes science and strategy feel…well, fun. She takes concepts like executive functioning and energy management—things that sound like they belong in a corporate seminar—and makes them relatable and actionable. For instance, her idea of identifying “energy leaks” is pure gold. It’s not just about fixing time management (because let’s be real, ADHD brains laugh in the face of planners); it’s about figuring out where your focus and motivation are slipping away and plugging the holes. It’s ADHD coaching disguised as life-hacking brilliance.
What really sets this book apart, though, is Brooke’s tone. She gets it. She’s not some distant expert wagging her finger at you for forgetting to pay your electric bill (again). She’s the coach who’s right there in the trenches with you, helping you sort through the chaos with equal parts empathy and accountability. She doesn’t let you off the hook—there’s no magical cure for ADHD—but she makes the journey to self-discovery feel doable, even exciting. It’s like she’s saying, “Yes, it’s messy. But look at all the amazing things you can build with this mess.”
Brooke’s strengths-based approach to ADHD addresses a key shortcoming for many people with ADHD who are too often told to suppress traits like impulsivity or hyperfocus. Brooke challenges readers to lean into these so-called flaws and reframe them as strengths. Your impulsivity? It’s the spark of creativity. Your hyperfocus? An engine powering inertia for accomplishing big projects—when you aim it in the right direction. She doesn’t hand you a to-do list. She hands you permission to see yourself in a new light. It’s this kind of compassionate realism that makes the book feel like a conversation with a trusted friend rather than a lecture.
Her step-by-step strategies are rooted in both research and real-world experience. Whether it’s creating systems to support your executive functioning, tackling emotional regulation, or learning how to advocate for yourself in a world that doesn’t always “get” ADHD, Brooke breaks it all down into manageable chunks. She knows you’re not going to read this book cover to cover in one sitting (again, ADHD), so she’s designed it to be approachable and easy to dip in and out of as needed.
I can’t overstate how valuable this book is—not just for people with ADHD, but for anyone who works with them. Teachers, coaches, clinicians, even that one friend who’s always late to brunch—it’s a must-read. Brooke has managed to create something that’s equal parts science, strategy, and soul. It’s a lovely contribution to the body of knowledge supporting all of us in living fully and—if I may say so—unapologetically as your ADHD self.
As someone who works peripherally in the ADHD field and lives with ADHD himself, I’ve seen a lot of books that try to corral the ADHD mind into neat, linear boxes. It doesn’t work. Brooke knows this, too, and instead of forcing conformity, she hands readers the tools to embrace their ADHD quirks and turn them into strengths. It’s like hiring a personal trainer, but for your brain—someone who simultaneously cheers you on and calls you out when you’re making excuses. And she does it all with a mix of wisdom, warmth, and a dash of humor.
Brooke’s mission in this book appears to be thus: help people with ADHD stop fighting their brains and start working in partnership with them. She knows the struggle—the messy desks, missed deadlines, and the constant feeling that you’re running a race with untied shoelaces. But instead of focusing on what’s wrong with ADHD, she flips the script. Her message is simple: ADHD isn’t a flaw; it’s a feature. And in the right context, it’s an incredibly powerful one.
One of the things I love most about this book is how Brooke makes science and strategy feel…well, fun. She takes concepts like executive functioning and energy management—things that sound like they belong in a corporate seminar—and makes them relatable and actionable. For instance, her idea of identifying “energy leaks” is pure gold. It’s not just about fixing time management (because let’s be real, ADHD brains laugh in the face of planners); it’s about figuring out where your focus and motivation are slipping away and plugging the holes. It’s ADHD coaching disguised as life-hacking brilliance.
What really sets this book apart, though, is Brooke’s tone. She gets it. She’s not some distant expert wagging her finger at you for forgetting to pay your electric bill (again). She’s the coach who’s right there in the trenches with you, helping you sort through the chaos with equal parts empathy and accountability. She doesn’t let you off the hook—there’s no magical cure for ADHD—but she makes the journey to self-discovery feel doable, even exciting. It’s like she’s saying, “Yes, it’s messy. But look at all the amazing things you can build with this mess.”
Brooke’s strengths-based approach to ADHD addresses a key shortcoming for many people with ADHD who are too often told to suppress traits like impulsivity or hyperfocus. Brooke challenges readers to lean into these so-called flaws and reframe them as strengths. Your impulsivity? It’s the spark of creativity. Your hyperfocus? An engine powering inertia for accomplishing big projects—when you aim it in the right direction. She doesn’t hand you a to-do list. She hands you permission to see yourself in a new light. It’s this kind of compassionate realism that makes the book feel like a conversation with a trusted friend rather than a lecture.
Her step-by-step strategies are rooted in both research and real-world experience. Whether it’s creating systems to support your executive functioning, tackling emotional regulation, or learning how to advocate for yourself in a world that doesn’t always “get” ADHD, Brooke breaks it all down into manageable chunks. She knows you’re not going to read this book cover to cover in one sitting (again, ADHD), so she’s designed it to be approachable and easy to dip in and out of as needed.
I can’t overstate how valuable this book is—not just for people with ADHD, but for anyone who works with them. Teachers, coaches, clinicians, even that one friend who’s always late to brunch—it’s a must-read. Brooke has managed to create something that’s equal parts science, strategy, and soul. It’s a lovely contribution to the body of knowledge supporting all of us in living fully and—if I may say so—unapologetically as your ADHD self.
August 12, 2024
I cannot recommend this book enough. This book is like having a friendly guide who understands what you’re going through and wants to help you succeed. Brooke’s positive, empowering approach makes it clear that with the right tools and mindset, you can thrive with ADHD.
January 25, 2024
If you are ready to work on gaining momentum and getting stuff done WITH your ADHD, then this book is for you. What I enjoyed about Activate Your ADHD Potential, was that it was unlike other ADHD books, in giving your information about ADHD, without solutions.
Activate Your ADHD Potential talks about the disruptions of ADHD in the beginning and then gives you practical tools in a workbook style to work with your ADHD, slow down the chaos of it, and take small steps to build momentum and not feel so overwhelmed. I was able to make more confident decisions with my analysis paralysis and know what to focus on after going through these twelve steps in the workbook part of the book. I also plan on coming back to the book again and going through some of the steps when I need to create new actions and goals for my ADHD. I have already downloaded the free worksheets on the coachingwithbrooke.com/activatebook that come with the purchase of the book, so I can go through the activities again.
I recommend this book for adults with ADHD and those without ADHD who are looking to improve their executive function skills.
Activate Your ADHD Potential talks about the disruptions of ADHD in the beginning and then gives you practical tools in a workbook style to work with your ADHD, slow down the chaos of it, and take small steps to build momentum and not feel so overwhelmed. I was able to make more confident decisions with my analysis paralysis and know what to focus on after going through these twelve steps in the workbook part of the book. I also plan on coming back to the book again and going through some of the steps when I need to create new actions and goals for my ADHD. I have already downloaded the free worksheets on the coachingwithbrooke.com/activatebook that come with the purchase of the book, so I can go through the activities again.
I recommend this book for adults with ADHD and those without ADHD who are looking to improve their executive function skills.
January 25, 2024
Oh my word, this book has revolutionized how I go about my day and function with an ADHD brain. The book helped me understand why my brain does what it does, and then gave practical, helpful, and, like I said, revolutionary ways to manage all the things in my life with said busy brain!
My favorite tools from the book are probably mind mapping, and then the part about understanding your values, strengths, and the reason WHY you are pursuing a goal. Those are so foundational to better decision making, as I have learned, and I sure have made better decisions since reading this book. I would recommend this book to any adult/young adult with ADHD. Such a helpful book!!
My favorite tools from the book are probably mind mapping, and then the part about understanding your values, strengths, and the reason WHY you are pursuing a goal. Those are so foundational to better decision making, as I have learned, and I sure have made better decisions since reading this book. I would recommend this book to any adult/young adult with ADHD. Such a helpful book!!
October 16, 2023
Activate Your ADHD Potential by Brooke Schnittman is a great resource for anyone with ADHD and those seeking to help those with ADHD (including parents, teachers, counselors resource workers, social workers etc). I found myself relating to so many aspects of the book and it is packed with useful exercises too. After interviewing Brooke on the Holistic Wealth podcast on ADHD and personal finances (and getting so much positive feedback from our listeners), I knew I had to read the book. This is a great workbook and I highly recommend it!
October 23, 2023
A fabulous book written by someone who knows how to conquer the fears and difficult feelings that can come with having ADHD. This is a journey that allows you to gain self insight using valuable tools and knowledge of your ADHD. It is uplifting and powerful, showing you how to quiet the chaos while facing the challenges that come with this disorder. I highly suggest anyone struggling with seeing the brighter side of ADHD-yourself, a parent of a child that is struggling or a spouse trying to be supportive to pick up this book and read it!
October 20, 2023
If you're looking for an approachable and insightful book on ADHD, "Activating Your ADHD Potential" by Brooke Schnittman is a must-read. The author's personal experiences make the book feel relatable, and the practical advice is easy to follow. If you're tired of dry and technical books on ADHD, this is the perfect read for you. Schnittman's conversational style and witty writing make the book a breeze to get through
October 20, 2023
If you put your foot down and you're really ready to change your life around...THIS will help you do it and give you the skills to push off the ground and keep going.
Just...wow. This book helped me understand my unique brain with its challenges and WHY certain things are such a struggle for me. Not only that, but HOW to work with my specific needs and feel overall more confident in my abilities
I feel like this book read my mind sometimes then presents me with "Here, try it this way"
Just...wow. This book helped me understand my unique brain with its challenges and WHY certain things are such a struggle for me. Not only that, but HOW to work with my specific needs and feel overall more confident in my abilities
I feel like this book read my mind sometimes then presents me with "Here, try it this way"
January 25, 2024
Game-changer! This book equips you with the skills and motivation to do so. It's like having a friendly companion guiding you through your ADHD journey. The practical exercises are spot-on, and Brooke's webinars are fantastic bonuses. This book is a must-have for anyone dealing with ADHD.
Easy to understand and packed with practical strategies that boost productivity and reduce overwhelm. Highly recommend!
Easy to understand and packed with practical strategies that boost productivity and reduce overwhelm. Highly recommend!
February 3, 2024
This book was extremely helpful for someone like myself who wanted to work through the obstacles of my ADHD. As an adult with ADHD who’s struggled managing it on and off my entire life, Activate Your ADHD Potential gave me the framework and processes to avoid overwhelm and underwhelm which has been impacting my ADHD for longer than I can even describe. This is a MUST BUY!
August 27, 2024
Awesome read! Really fresh perspectives!
January 25, 2024
Brooke Schnittman's book is nothing short of life-changing. With empathy and expertise, Schnittman tackles the complex world of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and provides a comprehensive guide to reclaiming control, confidence, and productivity. Her 3C Activation program is a game-changer, offering evidence-based strategies that empower adults with ADHD to navigate their unique challenges.
Schnittman's book doesn't just scratch the surface; it delves deep into the inner workings of the ADHD brain, offering practical tools to manage chaos, build momentum, and increase executive functioning skills. From breaking actions into manageable steps to improving time management and reducing anxiety, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or a seasoned ADHD warrior, 'ADHD Unleashed' promises to be your steadfast companion on the journey to a more confident and controlled life. Schnittman's global expertise and partnerships with reputable organizations make this book a beacon of hope for thousands. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive with ADHD."
Schnittman's book doesn't just scratch the surface; it delves deep into the inner workings of the ADHD brain, offering practical tools to manage chaos, build momentum, and increase executive functioning skills. From breaking actions into manageable steps to improving time management and reducing anxiety, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or a seasoned ADHD warrior, 'ADHD Unleashed' promises to be your steadfast companion on the journey to a more confident and controlled life. Schnittman's global expertise and partnerships with reputable organizations make this book a beacon of hope for thousands. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive with ADHD."
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