I’m Anna. I am a single mom of three kids and I work in tech. Most days my brain is already three steps ahead while I’m still finishing the first one getting me in all sorts of trouble.

This website probably started as one of those “this seems like a good idea” moments.

I’ve read a lot about ADHD over the years. Some of it useful, some of it not so much and I can't relate to all of it.
I also kept missing something that actually looked like real life with work, kids, responsibilities, somehow somewhere also just trying just to be a woman, with a brain that is never silent, but that can buffer from time to time.

So this website with blogs is my version of it - not calling it ADHD, but Busy Brains as that is a little less labeling.

This website was born out of lived experience. 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.

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 is behind Balance for Busy Brains?

Why this exists

What you’ll find here

Who's the little doodle?

That's Anna.

She represents me with 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, like me.

I created her as a quiet protest against (online) perfection.

- Anna