Patience in the Process

I love the work I get to do. Coaching young adults with ADHD isn’t just about setting goals. It’s about helping them build something they can carry forward. Confidence. Structure. Intrinsic motivation. All of that takes time, and that’s okay.

Progress in coaching isn’t always linear. Setbacks can feel frustrating, but they often open the door to deeper understanding. When a familiar pattern resurfaces, it’s not a step backward. It’s a new chance to approach the challenge with more awareness.

Sometimes, early growth shows up quietly. A student might start showing up more consistently, thinking more clearly about their goals, or following through in small but meaningful ways. These shifts may not always look dramatic, but they are signs of internal change beginning to take root.

It’s also normal for big wins to happen early. When they do, it can be tempting to assume things are “fixed.” In reality, turning a breakthrough into a habit takes repetition and support. Coaching is a space where that repetition can be structured, steady, and grounded in ownership.

Every client’s path looks a little different. For families who are new to this kind of support, it’s okay not to have all the answers right away. That’s where trusting the process and the coach really matters. With time, the pieces begin to fit together.

Coaching works best when we see it not as a quick fix, but as an investment in long-term change. That’s how lasting growth happens.