Higher Vibes Coaching Blog
5 ADHD Brain Hacks Using NLP: Boost Focus, Motivation & Stop Overthinking
Struggling with ADHD procrastination, focus issues, or mental spirals? These five ADHD-friendly NLP techniques will help you rewire your brain for motivation, stop overthinking, and activate hyperfocus on command—without forcing yourself into a neurotypical productivity mold.
How Coaching Helped Arjun Break Free from Family Expectations
Arjun, a high-earning Indian tech executive, spent years seeking his parents’ approval—until coaching helped him break the cycle. At a high-stakes family dinner, he finally asserts his independence, proving success isn’t just about legacy—it’s about choice.
The Dark Side of Coaching: Women Gatekeeping Women
Coaching promotes growth and inclusion, but behind the scenes, competition and quiet gatekeeping often tell a different story—especially for women of color. This is how a seasoned executive-turned-coach navigated subtle but persistent challenges from a fellow coach determined to keep control of the conversation.
Coaching Techniques for Finance Professionals
Finance professionals face relentless pressure, burnout, and identity suppression in high-stakes roles. This guide explores how specialized coaching can transform careers by addressing burnout, enhancing decision-making, and empowering professionals with tailored strategies for investment banking, trading, hedge funds, and more—unlocking sustainable success through resilience, clarity, and authenticity.
Dating Equity: Why Splitting the Bill Isn’t Fair (Even in Queer Relationships)
Splitting the bill in dating seems fair at face value, but it ignores the hidden financial, emotional, and societal costs that women—especially women of color—shoulder daily. True equity in relationships isn’t just about income; it’s about acknowledging the deeper investments and disparities that shape dating dynamics for both straight and queer couples.
The Hidden Cycle: How Abused Mothers Harm Their Children
When abused mothers lose control of their own lives, they often reclaim it through strict parenting, emotional manipulation, or overprotection—continuing a cycle of trauma. Explore how domestic abuse impacts moms, the hidden costs on children, and how to start to break free from generational patterns of control.
Why Getting an Adult ADHD Diagnosis Is Tough (And What to Do About It)
For many adults, the journey to an ADHD diagnosis is both frustrating and liberating—it provides long-awaited answers but also reveals the barriers to treatment and support. From struggling with focus, procrastination, and emotional overwhelm to navigating the complexities of online diagnosis and access to care, this guide explores why getting diagnosed is so difficult, what prompts adults to seek answers, and how to find the right resources for treatment.
When Social Media Feels Like Screaming Into the Void (And How to Keep Going)
Most social media users are lurkers, meaning low engagement doesn’t mean your content isn’t resonating—it just isn’t always visible in the numbers. Instead of chasing likes or virality, focus on consistency, psychological safety, and finding the right platform or community where your voice is truly valued.
Caregiving: The Unpaid Labor That Women Shoulder (And How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Time)
Caregiving is unpaid, exhausting work that disproportionately impacts women, especially women of color, often forcing them to sacrifice their time, money, and well-being while society takes it for granted. Learn practical strategies to challenge this expectation, including how to set boundaries, push back against guilt, redistribute responsibilities, and reclaim your time—because caregivers deserve support, too.
Signs of a Fixed Mindset: How It Sneaks Up and Holds You Back
A fixed mindset isn’t just about resisting change—it’s sneaky. It disguises itself as logic, experience, and confidence, making you believe the problem isn’t you, but everyone else. If you consider yourself open-minded yet feel frustrated by constant change, this guide will help you recognize the hidden signs of a fixed mindset and how to shift toward growth.
ADHD Burnout: Signs, Causes, and How to Recover
Burnout isn’t just needing a break—it’s a full-body and mental shutdown that makes it hard to function at work, home, and beyond. For those with ADHD, burnout can hit even harder due to chronic overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and executive dysfunction. Learn the key signs of ADHD burnout, why it happens, and actionable strategies to recover and prevent it from taking over your life.
How to Protect Your Mental Health on Social Media: Avoid Burnout, Bullying, and Overwhelm
Social media has become a breeding ground for online bullying, driven by politicians, algorithms, and an outrage culture that rewards negativity over understanding. Learn practical strategies to stay active online without feeling drained, overwhelmed, or pressured to perform for an audience that doesn’t deserve unlimited access to you.
How to Shut Down Unsolicited Advice and Micromanagement with Confidence
Some people believe they have the right to tell others what to do, but their need for control doesn’t mean you have to give in. Learn how to recognize and respond to unsolicited advice and micromanagement with direct, confident strategies that help you reclaim your autonomy and set clear boundaries—without unnecessary conflict.
Reclaiming Power: The Unlearning of Maya
Maya spent her life trying to be “good”—a good wife, a good daughter, a good survivor—until she realized that goodness was just another form of control, keeping her small and obedient. In breaking free, she unlearns the need for permission, silences the lingering voices of doubt, and steps fully into her power—not as a survivor, but as a woman who owns her own life.
Trauma-Informed Coaching: Language Matters
Effective coaching and leadership create a space of safety, trust, and empowerment—not pressure, dismissal, or forced healing. Certain phrases, even when well-intended, can come across as invalidating, triggering, or disempowering. This guide breaks down what NOT to say in coaching or leadership—and what to say instead to foster genuine growth, support, and confidence.
What Can Make ADHD Symptoms Worse?
While ADHD presents unique challenges, external factors can intensify symptoms, making daily life feel even more overwhelming. This guide explores what worsens ADHD symptoms, from stress and sleep deprivation to diet and environment, and offers actionable strategies to identify and mitigate these triggers—helping you regain control, boost focus, and restore balance.
Performance Coaching: A Perspective for Coaches & Clients
Performance coaching helps high-functioning professionals uncover their core motivations, break limiting patterns, and achieve sustainable success. The best coaching goes beyond surface-level strategies—it embraces identity-affirming, trauma-informed practices that align with a client’s whole self, creating deeper, lasting transformation.
Oh S**t, I’m Coaching a Coach or Therapist (AKA How to Support High-Expertise Clients)
Don’t fret, my pet! Coaching a coach or therapist comes with unique challenges—after all, they already know the tools and techniques! This guide explores how to navigate power dynamics, build trust, and provide real value when working with high-expertise clients, so you can confidently support those who are used to being the expert.
ADHD, Trauma, and the Struggle to Keep Up: You’re Not Broken
Living with ADHD can feel like juggling ten flaming swords on a unicycle in a storm—and when trauma enters the mix, it’s like doing it blindfolded. If this resonates, know this: you’re not broken, and you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. Everyone deserves support, and with the right tools, you can find balance, healing, and a way forward.
Personality Tests: A Guide for Neurodivergent Thinkers
Personality tests can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. This guide breaks down how different personality assessments work together and how they can be powerful tools for self-understanding—especially for those navigating ADHD or ASD. Learn how to use these insights to make life easier, improve decision-making, and embrace your strengths.