About Balance for Busy Brains

Balance for Busy Brains is here for women who are juggling careers, households, and all the mental tabs that never seem to close, with or without a formal ADHD diagnosis. Whether you're neurodivergent, scattered, tired, or simply done with overthinking, this space is for you.

This platform was born out of lived experience. I’m Anna — a working mom in tech, running on caffeine, with a brain that’s always ten tabs open. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from figuring everything out alone. So I created this site as a shortcut: a place to share things that actually help. Tools, resources, and ideas that make your day smoother, lighter, or a little more fun — no endless research required

What you find here is a mix of practical resources and personal stories. There are planners and digital tools I’ve created to help bring a little order to the chaos, but there are also honest reflections on what helps me when I feel stuck or overwhelmed. I share the small things that work for me, the challenges that keep coming back, and the ways I keep finding my footing. Even when it feels like I’m starting over again and again.

Who it's for

Why this exists

What you’ll find here

Who's that little doodle?

If you’ve seen a small, slightly chaotic scribbled character around this site or on Pinterest...that’s Anna Hark. She’s not really me, but she’s definitely part of me.

She represents the imperfect side of things: the imposter syndrome, the decision fatigue, the scattered thoughts, and the “I should’ve done this yesterday” voice.
She’s the planner-abandoner, the late-starter, the all-or-nothing overthinker.
Not polished. Not strategic. Just real.

I created her as a quiet protest against perfection.
To show that even in the mess, you can still make meaningful things.
That you don’t have to “get it together” to get started.

She’s not here to fix anything, just to say:
“Yep, I’m a bit of a mess too. Let’s go anyway.”

- Anna