# My Day Keeps Going Sideways! Interview with ADHD Coach Brooke

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Podcast: [Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-with-me-through-adhd-a-podcast-for-kids-1367421)
Published: 2026-09-10T13:00:00+00:00
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Do you ever have one of those days when NOTHING seems to go according to plan!? Your morning starts off on the wrong foot, one little thing goes sideways, and suddenly it feels like the whole day is ruined? If you've felt this way too, you are NOT alone! In this episode, we are blessed with the opportunity to talk with Licensed ADHD Coach and former special education administrator, Brooke Schnittman about what happens when ADHD, perfectionism, and big emotions collide! Brooke shares her own story of being bullied and how these experiences helped her understand the importance of noticing what's happening in ther nervous system- and knowing when it's time to adjust. We talk about why we often plan for maximum capacity, but how it's SO important to plan for when things go sideways. Because needing to change the plans doesn't mean you failed. It means you noticed what your brain and body needed and adjusted! Brooke also shares a simple strategy to practice called AIR: A - Acknowlendge : Notice what's happening in your brain and body. Name it to tame it! I - Interrupt : Break the cycle. Pause the spiral and give your mind and body a chance to reset. R - Redirect: Choose one tiny next step. Ask yourself, "what's one 1% action I can take right now that my future self will thank me for!?" Your day doesn't have to go perfectly for you to have a good day. Sometimes the most powerful skill is recognizing when the plan isn't working- and giving yourself permission to make a new one! Remember: A sideways day is not a failed day. It's simply a day that needs a reset! This episode of Journey with Me Through ADHD is sponsored by Coaching With Brooke and the 3C Activation ADHD Student Coach Training. If you're a parent, educator, coach, or professional supporting a student with ADHD, y…

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