The importance of self-care and wellness is often overlooked by moms, but it’s especially vital for moms who are trying to overcome executive dysfunction or are trying to help their kids do so. Add in a mixed bag of physical and mental health issues, and you have the perfect recipe for exhaustion. The benefits of…
You hear the term “burnout” pretty often, so much so that I think many people don’t really know what it is. True burnout is complete mental and emotional exhaustion. It’s more than just being stressed out. How do you deal with burnout? As I mentioned, people often use the term burnout when they’re feeling stressed,…
We all know sleep is a necessary part of life. When I talk to neurodivergent people about routines and schedules, the first thing I discuss is the importance of sleep. My people with anxiety or ADHD often suffer from a lack of sleep. For some, they have a hard time turning their brain off to…
I’ve mentioned meditation before as a possible part of your wellness routine. The thing is, how do you make meditation work for you? I’m not gonna lie—every time I try to sit still and meditate, I can’t turn off my brain. And I don’t have ADHD. So, maybe the sitting still kind of meditation isn’t…
Self-care is a critical part of handling your mental health. Using self-care as a coping mechanism can help you recognize patterns in your mental health. There are many types of self-care and they are all important. The key to self-care is consistency. You need to work on it daily. If you take care of yourself…
Moms are always busy taking care of everyone else. They often forget about themselves. Here’s a guide to self-care for busy moms to help them remember to take care of themselves. The past few years has been difficult for everyone. A few months into the pandemic of 2020, self-care became quite the buzzword. As much…
Learning how to support a loved one with ADHD can be challenging. Here are some tips. When most people think of ADHD, they imagine little boys with “excessive energy” who can’t focus in school. While this is one form that ADHD may take, there are as many different types of ADHD as there are people…
On your journey toward a positive mindset, it’s important to protect yourself from negativity. Negativity can seep into your life in many ways, so it’s important to learn to recognize it. Recognizing Negativity It’s never fun to think about your friends, co-workers, or even family members as toxic, and yet, they often can be. When…